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How to Make Brioche
Brioche is a delicious pastry that is very popular in the Arab world for its ease of preparation and wonderful flavor. This recipe is suitable for breakfast or a light dinner depending on your preference.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Fried Kibbeh Boats
Kibbeh boats are a very special way to serve the tastiest appetizers with any filling you like, using one dough: kibbeh dough! Try them and you’ll find they’re very practical and a real crowd-pleaser for special occasions.
Crispy Mashbak (Crunchy Fried Pastry)
A clear, tried-and-true homemade recipe for crispy mashbak — a rich, delicious Arabic sweet that many love. Very easy.
Pasta Salad (Macaroni Salad)
A tasty pasta salad — an easy, filling recipe that can be served on its own. Add the vegetables you like; it can be a clever way to get kids to eat more veg.
Cinnamon and Chocolate Cinnabon Rolls
A successful, distinctive homemade Cinnabon roll recipe — an unusual filling of cinnamon, cocoa and nuts. Serve warm, topped with chocolate sauce or the white glaze. Delicious with coffee or tea.
Delicious Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of the best pies—the apple flavor pairs perfectly with the pastry. This recipe also includes a little grated coconut for a distinctive touch.
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
Raffaello Cake
Raffaello cake—one of the most delightful cakes. The creamy filling, the coconut coating and Raffaello chocolates on top combine into an unforgettable flavor.
Brazilian Sonho (Cream-Filled Doughnuts)
Sonho — a Brazilian sweet made from fried dough filled with cooked, cooled pastry cream. Dust with powdered sugar to serve. A very delicious treat we recommend trying.
Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon-Style)
Cinnamon rolls — a delicious dough roll filled with cinnamon, cocoa and sugar. Topped with sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate; add walnuts if you like.
Cheese Qatayef (Qatayef with Cheese)
Qatayef is very popular—delicious, light, and easy to prepare. Here are the cheese-filled Qatayef baked in butter in the oven. Choose your preferred filling!
How to Make Ramadan Suhoor Mashateeh
A very delicious and very popular pastry, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan. Mashateeh are an important part of the suhoor table, served with labneh and cheeses.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with minced meat in a proper homemade recipe! Despite how simple it is, this dish is very tasty, filling, and best of all, very easy to make.
Detailed Recipe for Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh made with a wonderful homemade recipe... It includes a range of delicious flavorings in both the dough and the filling. Truly nothing better! Come take a look at our recipe and compare it with yours.
Homemade Baklava
How to make homemade baklava with an easy recipe. Fill with pistachios or walnuts according to your preference.

















