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Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
Macaroni with Yogurt and Ground Beef
Macaroni in yogurt with ground beef and pine nuts on top — a dish you'll enjoy in hot weather. It's easy and quick to prepare.
Peanut Sweets
Peanut sweets — an inventive treat made from a simple dough filled with peanuts mixed with condensed milk, then coated in chocolate. A delicious and accessible dessert.
Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)
A delicious, easy Lebanese dessert featuring layers of cooked and fresh qeshta (creamy clotted cream) and nuts for a rich, distinctive finish.
How to Make Gulf Lamb Kabsa
Kabsa is a rice dish with meat and nuts, one of the Gulf’s most famous and delicious dishes. This recipe varies among Gulf countries, but the shared rice base remains, with additions and personal touches from each cook.
Qatayef Without Semolina
A tried-and-tested, very delicious qatayef recipe without semolina. You can choose the filling you prefer: ashta, pistachios, or walnuts with sugar.
Spinach Pastries
Spinach pastries take a bit of time to prepare, but their flavor makes the effort worthwhile. Some may enjoy adding pomegranate and walnuts for a richer color and taste.
Assorted Maamoul Cookies
Maamoul cookies... very delicious at any time, especially for special and public occasions. Here's how to make assorted Maamoul cookies with dates, pistachios, and walnuts.
How to Make Namoura
Namoura is a beloved, rich Arabic dessert. It is soaked with syrup and decorated with nuts as desired. Recipes for namoura vary only slightly from one cook to another. Here is this recipe. Enjoy!
Yellow Rice with Chicken
Yellow rice with chicken is a delicious dish of fluffy rice cooked in chicken stock and colored with turmeric, or with duga safra. It is finished with a topping of tasty nuts. Here is the method.
Grilled Meat Kibbeh
Grilled meat kibbeh with a wonderful flavor and a traditional filling of meat, fat, and walnuts. The method is explained in detail and is definitely worth trying.
Almond Pudding Truffles
Pudding truffles are one of the easiest desserts to make, but they need a few hours in the fridge to set. Feel free to add more nuts to taste — try them and you’ll get hooked!
Warbat (Layered Pastry) Dessert
Warbat — similar to sha'ibiya but filled with walnuts or cream and rolled differently. The dough is the same as sha'ibiya dough.
Pumpkin (Squash) Kibbeh
Pumpkin (squash) kibbeh — a delicious traditional vegetarian dish. Preparation takes some time but the result is excellent. Choose spinach or chard for the filling and add walnuts, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices for great flavor.
Almond, Pistachio and Coconut‑Coated Cookies
Crisp cookies coated in almonds, pistachios or shredded coconut. Easy, quick and delicious — one dough that you can dip in your favorite nuts or coconut.
How to Prepare Mafrouka
Mafrouka is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts, layered with cream and nuts. It may seem challenging, but it’s actually quite simple—here are steps to make a superb Mafrouka.
Chinese-Style Chicken with Cashews
Chinese-style chicken with cashews and vegetables is one of the tastiest dishes in Chinese cuisine and among the most popular in the Arab world. Try our version of chicken cashew nuts, and you’ll definitely love it.
Banana Walnut Cake
A banana cake that’s especially popular with walnuts. This cake is nourishing and easy to make—enjoy a slice with your coffee or tea for breakfast or after a meal.