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Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.
Zucchini with Yogurt
A healthy yogurt-based dish suitable for the whole family, especially kids. Bon appetit.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy Lebanese dessert and a great recipe for kids! It uses just a few ingredients and is a wholesome treat we recommend trying.
Fig Jam Tart
Fig jam tart is a celebration of culinary creativity, marrying a traditional tart dough with a fig jam filling used in Lebanese cooking.
Muhallabia with Qamar al-Din
Muhallabia is a dessert that works well for guests as well as for the whole family. Enjoy making this easy recipe that combines muhallabia with qamar al-din, and bon appétit.
Oatmeal and Honey Bread - Video
An easy, tested bread recipe using oats and honey with wholesome ingredients—perfect for home baking.
The Sfoof
The Sfoof are Middle Eastern desserts prepared in various ways, yet they are delicious and wholesome thanks to saffron knot (turmeric).
Farfihin Pastries (Purslane)
Spread the flour, roll out the dough, and you’ll feel instantly at ease! This is one of those soothing remedies you can’t go wrong with, and we’re sure this isn’t just true for us :) After this introduction and encouragement, why not make some Farfihin pastries?
Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)
A dough that looks intimidating but is easy to make. These puffy flatbreads cook on a pan and pair beautifully with any filling, making them great for special occasions and gatherings.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Almond and Date Sweets
One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.
Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Oatmeal banana muffins made with an easy, practical recipe! They’re delicious and healthy too. Walnuts can be added optionally, but they really enhance the flavor!
How to Make Armenian Sfiha
Armenian sfiha made easy — the filling and dough are similar to lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) with a few additions. The dough rolls out very thin. Learn all the secrets of Armenian sfiha in this recipe.
Honeycomb Chocolate Buns
Honeycomb (beehive) chocolate buns — a delightful pastry shaped like a honeycomb. Fill the dough balls with chocolate, cheese or za'atar and arrange in a pan for a tasty treat or breakfast.
Homemade Croissants
A reliable homemade croissant recipe that works — shape the dough as you like and choose any filling (cheese, za’atar, chocolate, etc.). A delicious breakfast treat.
Fattoush (Authentic Lebanese Salad)
An authentic Lebanese fattoush recipe. It’s important to dry the vegetables well after washing to get a fresh, crisp salad. You can add 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses for a stronger flavor.
How to Make Homemade Knafeh Cake
Knafeh cake... Many prepare knafeh at home. Here's a detailed recipe for making the cake as well. The most important part of this recipe is allowing the dough to rest to achieve the desired result.
How to Make Homemade Pizza
Pizza — who doesn’t love it? One of the tastiest baked pastries, loved by adults and children alike. Here is a dough recipe that works 100% every time — whether you like it hot or prefer it cold! :)

















