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Fried Qatayef Dessert
Fried qatayef is incredibly delicious… here are the batter and syrup instructions. You can fry them in a little butter instead of oil for a lighter touch, and serve the syrup on the side for added lightness.
Roast Beef with Pistachios - Illustrated
A distinctive method for preparing roast beef with pistachios. Serve this pistachio roast beef at celebrations alongside boiled vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Baked Kibbeh (Kibbeh bil-Siniyah)
Baked kibbeh — delicious and striking on the table. Serve with salad and yogurt. The same dough and filling can be used to make kibbeh patties; the recipe includes the kibbeh spice blend.
Homemade Donuts
An easy, tried-and-true homemade recipe for donuts. Donuts are a high-calorie treat, especially since they’re fried in a lot of oil, so enjoy them in moderation.
Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff is one of the most delicious Russian dishes that is popular here... Here is this easy recipe... Serve with boiled pasta or rice with corn.
Light Fluffy Cake
A light, fluffy cake made with simple ingredients. Whipping the yolks and whites separately and using butter instead of oil gives this cake an extra delicate texture.
Chicken Sumac Rolls
Chicken sumac rolls, or musakhan, are a very delicious and easy recipe too! You can use leftover chicken from the day before to make them. Olive oil is one of the secrets to this recipe!
Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried eggplant is a simple dish with traditional roots, and it includes tips to prevent the eggplant from soaking up too much frying oil. It also features a delicious mint yogurt sauce to pair with the eggplant.
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 :)
Fluffy Lemon Cake
Lemon cake with yogurt and olive oil is one of the fluffiest cakes we have ever tried, and it won everyone over, young and old alike! Try it and you will absolutely love it.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.
Sheikh Mahshi Stuffed Eggplants
Sheikh Mahshi, or stuffed eggplants with ground meat, is a beloved dish served with white rice or vermicelli. It’s important not to soak the eggplants in oil, and the dish doesn’t take long to prepare. Here is an approachable method with a tempting photo.
How to Make Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?
Rice and Chicken Mansaf
Rice and chicken mansaf made with a homemade recipe that will have you licking your fingers! For the best meal or the grandest feast, this mansaf fits the bill. The recipe also includes a delicious vermicelli soup to serve with the mansaf.
Sweet Red Pepper Powder (Paprika)
Paprika, or sweet red pepper powder, is an important and delicious spice that adds a smooth, sweet flavor to many different dishes, whether with meat or oil.
Filet Fish Sayadiyah
Easy filet fish sayadiyah with very few additions. It relies on the flavor of browned onions and fish oil, so the rice absorbs their essence and develops a delicious taste.
Luxury Maamoul with Walnuts and Dates
Luxury maamoul with walnuts and dates, in a detailed, tried-and-tested recipe that will accompany your sweet occasions and add beauty to your special hospitality!
Chickpea Falafel Patties
Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.