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Marzipan Maamoul Filled with Dates
An inventive recipe that combines the famous Italian marzipan sweet with maamoul! Marzipan maamoul stuffed with dates... a recipe that doesn't require an oven or a refrigerator.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
How to Make a Delicious Lentil Soup
The delicious lentil soup is a traditional, beloved dish perfect for the whole family. Prepare lentil soup and serve with toasted Arabic bread, lemon slices, and a pinch of ground cumin — absolutely tasty!
Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan
Pumpkin or squash kibbeh is a delicious, very nutritious vegetarian dish. The pumpkin is nourishing, and so is the spinach and chickpea filling. Try it and tell us what you think.
Rice Halva
Rice halva is an easy, quick dessert with pantry-friendly ingredients. Here's a tested recipe from the women of Shou Tabkhin Today.
Pumpkin Jam
Have you finished your pantry prep yet? If not, add this tried-and-true homemade pumpkin jam recipe—you won’t regret it :)
Indian Chicken or Butter Chicken
Indian chicken, or butter chicken, in an easy recipe with a distinctive, rich flavor thanks to the addition of cream and butter. This is a very practical recipe, served with white rice and naan bread.
How to Make Mekazlala Labneh
Mekazlala labneh, or madhabbala, is an incredibly easy and foolproof recipe. It’s worth having a few jars of this labneh in your pantry because it is truly delicious. To make it, you’ll need a special cloth bag for labneh.
Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.
Batata Hara
Batata hara, or potatoes with coriander and garlic, is a wonderful Lebanese appetizer! It is made with fresh green coriander, served with a squeeze of lemon, and eaten with bread... nothing better.
Pizza Rolls
Pizza is one of the tastiest baked goods, usually made in large pans or as small mini pieces—but have you ever tried pizza rolls? The dough is the same, but the shaping is different, which makes these rolls look more distinctive.
Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Carrots
Potatoes are delicious however you prepare them, but variety is important too! So we’re sharing this easy method for making one of the tastiest and simplest potato dishes with meat. Serve it with rice or eat it with bread, as desired.
Barbecue-Flavored Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers marinated in barbecue and teriyaki sauce for an easy, light recipe. You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, tuck the chicken cubes into a sandwich with French bread, or even with plain boiled white rice. Either way, the chicken tastes amazing with a delicious grilled flavor.
Crab Salad with Avocado
Crab salad is one of the tastiest rich salads, especially with avocado. It can accompany meat dishes, chicken, and pizza, or stand alone as a satisfying and wholesome dinner.
Molokhia with Rice
Molokhia with rice is a royal dish served here with chicken. Who likes it with meat? And how do you serve it—with vinegar, onions, and toasted bread, or with lemon? Either way, it is a regal dish.
Beef Shawarma
Beef shawarma — an easy, delicious homemade recipe. A few common pantry ingredients are all you need to marinate the meat. Make sure it’s tender. Enjoy!
Mixed Vegetable Manzala with Meat
Vegetable manzala with meat — a practical, easy, and hearty recipe. Served with bread or rice. You can omit the meat to make a vegetarian version cooked in oil.
Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
Oven-roasted whole chicken is one of the tastiest and easiest recipes. Marinate it in the simple, pantry-friendly sauce and be sure to let it sit long enough to absorb the flavors.

















