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Homemade Halawet el‑Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet el‑jibn (sweet cheese rolls), including how to make the traditional cooked cream filling. The recipe gives all the steps to make delicious halawet el‑jibn at home.
Wheat Halva (Hala Al-Qamhiyah)
This signature dessert is a must-try. Learn how to make Wheat Halva the traditional way, and enjoy this nourishing dessert with your family. Serve it warm or cold for guests on special occasions.
English Fruit Cake
The English fruit cake is a classic bake that arrived to our region from English cuisine; it’s flavorful, easy to make, and loved by both adults and kids.
Layered Samosa Dough
You can make layered dough at home too. With 3 cups of flour, you can make a generous amount—definitely more economical than ready-made!
Qawarma Meat
How to make qawarma meat with an easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe! Qawarma is one of the Lebanese pantry staples, often prepared at the end of summer to be used during the cold winter months. It is fried and salted meat, known in some Arab countries as dried meat or "qadeed." It is usually served with fried eggs or added over seasoned hummus, as well as many traditional Lebanese dishes.
Homemade Spinach Pastries
Homemade spinach pastries — a reliable recipe that freezes well. These are delicious; we all love them and make them with passion. Washing the spinach can be a bit tedious, but the flavor is well worth it.
Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh
Tripoli-style fish sayadiyeh from northern Lebanon — a delicious, reliable way to prepare fried fish with rice. The recipe also includes a simple tahini sauce.
Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake — famous for its plush red color and pleasant flavor. Popular recently and surprisingly simple to make at home.
Honeycomb (Beehive) with Kunafa Filling
We've tried honeycomb with several fillings, but this honeycomb with kunafa filling remains the tastiest and most delicious of all. The dough is easy to make, but it takes some time to prepare both the dough and the cheese filling.
Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Zucchini quiche is one of the most famous French recipes and a new way to serve zucchini, away from the usual traditional zucchini dishes.
Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)
Dried Fig Jam
Traditional dried fig jam — homemade is always best. Nuts and toasted sesame make the jam exceptional. The method is simple.
Mixed Vegetable Medley
Mixed vegetable medley — a healthy, vegetarian dish featuring a variety of fresh vegetables. Serve as a side or main dish; some serve it with rice.
Almond Sponge Cake
Almond Sponge Cake... a wonderful cake for important occasions. The white chocolate, cheese, and coconut cream inside, on top, and on its sides make it tastier than the best ready-made cakes.
Potato Puree Souffle in the Oven
A flavorful and practical recipe for baked potatoes or a potato puree soufflé with minced beef. This makes a great week-start dish after school or a long day at work.
Dried Broad Bean Stew
Broad bean stew is one of the tastiest stews. It is also available dried in bags when it is not in season, and it is served like other stews with vermicelli rice.
Original Namoura Recipe
An easy, clear recipe for original namoura that you can make at home! One of the tastiest desserts served with syrup, give it a try.
Cheese Halawa in Cups
Cheese halawa in cups presented like tiramisu — the same wonderful cheese halawa recipe but served with style. A few small touches make a big difference :)