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How Do You Make Bulgur with Cabbage?
Bulgur with boiled cabbage and chickpeas is one of the well-known traditional dishes from the old heritage... A very delicious vegetarian recipe, and we recommend trying it.
Frozen Okra Stew
Okra is a very delicious and very nutritious vegetable. There are different ways to prepare okra, whether with oil or with meat. This recipe is for okra stew with pieces of meat, served alongside rice.
Secrets to Perfectly Boiling Fava Beans
Ful medames is one of the most beloved breakfast dishes, with slight variations in seasoning from one country to another, or even from one region to another within the same country. Here, we share the secrets to perfectly boiling fava beans while keeping their color light and seasoning them to your taste!
Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is one of the most delicious stuffed dishes. Its preparation is similar to stuffed grape leaves with meat, with a few small differences. It’s even better if you add pieces of meat.
Original Fried Awamat Recipe
Learn how to make authentic fried awamat with a tried‑and‑true home recipe. Try the method from Sho Tabkhin Today for the tastiest and easiest oil‑fried awamat.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts — a clear, detailed, successful homemade recipe. It’s important that the dough rests in two stages. Fry in plenty of oil and decorate with chocolate, powdered sugar, etc.
Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is one of the most delicious types of mahshi (stuffed dishes). The filling is similar to other stuffed vegetables. You can add pieces of meat under the cabbage leaves at the bottom of the pot for extra richness.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Corn and Oat Soup with Chicken
A comforting corn and oat soup with chicken — easy and flavorful. The key step is boiling the chicken; after that the soup comes together quickly. Delicious any time of year.
Lentil Kibbeh (Kibbeh 'Adas)
Lentil kibbeh is a simple, inexpensive dish from southern Lebanon. Its ingredients are found in every Lebanese home and at any time. It’s a healthy, nourishing meal that leaves you feeling full because it’s made with lentils and bulgur.
Spinach and Kale Asoura
Spinach and kale asoura — a healthy, flavorful vegetarian side dish prepared similarly to endive asoura. Ideal for lovers of light, oil-based greens.
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.
Eggplant with Minced Meat and Vegetables
Eggplant with minced meat and vegetables in an easy recipe every home cook will love. It can be served as a stew alongside fluffy rice or even plain boiled rice for a completely healthy meal.
Chicken Musakhan with Saj Bread
Chicken musakhan is a delicious, easy recipe made with a few simple, budget-friendly ingredients! We also recommend using pre-boiled chicken you may have on hand and not know what to do with—musakhan is definitely the answer.
Moist Tart Lemon Cake
This moist, tart lemon cake melts in your mouth and leaves a bright, distinctive lemon flavor. You can control the cake's thickness by choosing the pan size.
Italian Biscotti (No Butter)
A lovely homemade Italian-style biscuit without butter, oil or yeast. Light and ideal for dunking in tea or milk.

















