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How to Make Eggplant Makdous
Eggplant makdous is one of those pantry-preserving recipes that takes time to prepare and requires several steps to be followed carefully for a successful result... We’re sharing the tried-and-true method that will give you all the answers you need.
How to Make the Best Pizza
A homemade pizza recipe that always turns out delicious. You always ask for the perfect soft pizza dough or a special homemade sauce — this recipe gives you both in one. You can also use the dough for different kinds of pastries.
How to Make Madlouqa Dessert
Madlouqa is a special homemade dessert recipe. Its presentation and appearance speak for themselves! Madlouqa is one of the distinctive and popular Ramadan sweets. The dough is made with pistachios and semolina. Let’s take a look at all the details.
Eggless Orange Cookies
Eggless orange cookies — a simple, delicious cookie recipe that doesn't require eggs. The dough only needs about ten minutes to rest before shaping.
How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
Sablé Number Cake
A special number-shaped sablé cake — perfect for children’s birthday parties. The cake is made with sablé dough and filled with a creamy cream-cheese filling kids and adults will love.
How to Make Eggplant and Potato Fatteh
A light, yogurt-based variation of fatteh that’s perfect for summer. This easy Eggplant and Potato Fatteh can be served as a main course or a starter—great for warm weather. If you haven’t tried eggplant with yogurt before, you’ll be amazed by the flavor!
Mushroom and Feta Quiche
Mushroom and feta quiche is a savory tart recipe and one of the most famous French pastry dishes. It is an easy and delicious recipe that will beautifully dress your table and delight your family and guests. Give it a try!
Ginger Cookies, Ginger Man
Homemade ginger cookies with a successful, delicious recipe and a sharp ginger flavor. Let’s learn how to make these tender, crumbly biscuits.
Eggplant Pizza
Eggplant pizza — an innovative, delicious, healthy vegan recipe. If you want pizza without dough, this is the one. Try it!
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe
A detailed, excellent Lahm bi Ajeen recipe — from making the soft, pillowy dough to the meat topping and baking method. All steps and timings included.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken with lemon and garlic is a traditional recipe made by many home cooks in their own way. Try this successful method that relies on boiling the chicken and then browning it.
How to Make Barazek the Traditional Way
Delicious Barazek with a wonderful homemade, tried-and-true recipe. Find all the secrets to successful Levantine Barazek in this recipe. Enjoy!
Petit Four Without Oil
Oil-free petit fours — a lovely homemade recipe. Petit fours are a light, crisp cookie loved by children and adults. Try this successful recipe.
How to Make Homemade Qatayef Batter
A reliably successful and very delicious homemade qatayef batter. Try it and fill the qatayef with chilled clotted cream prepared in advance. Qatayef is a light Arabic sweet :)
Meat on Dough (Lahm bi Ajeen)
Lahm bi Ajeen — one of the tastiest pastries, typically served with yogurt or ayran and a squeeze of lemon. Here’s a detailed method to make it at home.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Sfoof Made with Fine Semolina
Sfoof made with fine semolina (no regular flour) — a new, successful recipe from Sho Tabkhin. Enjoy this sfoof with your children and guests.

















