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Mshabbak (Lace Sweet Pastry)
Mshabbak (also called the Arabic lace pastry) is a traditional syrup-dipped fried dessert. This recipe includes instructions for coloring the syrup, if desired.
How to Make Peanut Stew
A new stew from African cuisine: peanut stew. Try making this stew as a change from the usual traditional dishes.
Savory Grape Leaf Cake
A cake of another kind! Grape leaf cake is a savory cake that changes the traditional grape leaves-wrapped recipe and presents it as a wonderful cake.
How to Make Meftoul with Tomatoes
A Palestinian vegetarian staple, maftoul with tomatoes (also called kuskuson in the local dialect), a tasty and popular traditional dish.
Mille-Feuille Layer Cake
An inventive, non-traditional method for preparing mille-feuille cake. You can choose decorations you like to finish the mille-feuille, as it remains one of the tastiest and most beautiful cakes to serve.
Spinach Stew with Ground Meat
Spinach stew is one of the dishes we grew up with, as parents always wanted their children to eat healthy, iron-rich meals... spinach prepared in a traditional, delicious way in an easy and quick recipe
How to Make Russian Borscht Soup
An easy and very delicious Russian borscht soup recipe! A great recipe made with ingredients available in every home, and it will definitely be a refreshing change if you are tired of lentil soup and other traditional soups!
How to Make Red Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is a much-loved traditional dish! Every homemaker should serve this nourishing dish to her children. It is easy and inexpensive, and delicious with pickles and makdous!
Kibbeh with Yellow Lentils
Kibbeh with yellow lentils is a nutritious, tasty traditional dish. If you have frozen or pre-made kibbeh patties, this recipe takes less than an hour!
Keshk with Minced Meat
Keshk with minced meat — a traditional Lebanese breakfast, especially comforting in winter when a hot bowl of keshk gives warmth and energy. Keshk is a preserved pantry staple popular across Lebanon.
Zucchini with Bulgur
A traditional, light and nutritious dish combining zucchini and coarse bulgur. Serve with vegetables, salad or pickles.
Easy Toast Knafeh
An easy, quick take on traditional knafeh using slices of toast. Speedy and delicious — try this if you want a faster alternative to classic knafeh.
Easiest Way to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a great choice for dessert for both kids and adults. Here is a traditional dessert presented in an innovative way. Here is the easiest way to make rice pudding—try it and share your feedback!
How to Make Bulbul Nest Dessert
Bulbul Nest is a traditional dessert that is widely known and beloved. With this clear recipe, making Bulbul Nest at home becomes quick, easy, and requires minimal effort.
Laban Amo (Yogurt Stew) or Shakeriya with Rice
Laban Amo or Shakeriya is a popular traditional dish in many regions. If you enjoy cooking with yogurt, you’ll surely love this recipe.
Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken
There's nothing tastier than a comforting soup on cold winter days. Tomato soup with chicken is one of the most nourishing soups, especially when you're sick or under the weather. Try this non-traditional version—we hope you enjoy it.
Black Liver or Black Stripe
A very delicious traditional way to prepare liver, or black stripe... This dish works well as a main dish for lunch or a light dinner, or as a side dish.
Cheese Sweet with Pistachios
Cheese sweet with pistachios is one of those traditional desserts we often used to buy ready-made, but with these easy recipes from the ladies of Sho Tbakheen El Youm, there’s no need for store-bought sweets anymore — just homemade goodness.