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Bulgur Patties
Bulgur patties — a distinctive, new recipe. These tasty discs do not need to rest; they bake immediately after shaping. Serve with labneh and cheese.
Semolina Pudding (Haleeb bil‑Semid)
Semolina pudding — an easy and very tasty dessert. Add ghee to the biscuit topping for extra flavor. You can also add sweet cheese to make a ‘fake knafeh.’
How to Make Cotton Candy at Home, with Photos
Cotton candy made at home? With the ladies of #WhatAreYouCookingToday, anything is possible — in fact, every recipe is possible :)
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.
How to Make Eclairs
Eclairs — a successful, distinctive homemade recipe. Eclairs are one of the most famous and delicious French pastries; they’re very light. Try this recipe and tell us what you think.
Hala al-Qaryoush (Moroccan Sesame Pastries)
Hala al-Qaryoush is a simple, tasty Moroccan sesame pastry that’s easy to make at home. Here’s a trusted, family-friendly version.
Cottony Brioche and Honeycomb Bread Dough
This fluffy cottony dough is exactly what you need to make lots of pastries, including filled honeycomb bread. A light dough we recommend trying.
Eggless Anise Cookies
Eggless anise cookies... a recipe that’s always requested in the #WhatAreYouCookingToday group, because anise cookies are among the tastiest kinds of ka’ak, but eggs don’t suit everyone. So here is an egg-free anise ka’ak recipe :)
Noi Pasta with Chicken and Cream
Noi pasta with chicken and liquid cream — a delicious homemade dish. This meal is rich in cheese that’s mixed into the sauce and sprinkled on top for extra richness.
How to Make Baklava Dough
Baklava dough — a 100% successful homemade recipe. This dough is used for many sweets, including baklava, Zanoud al-Sitt, Warda al-Sham, Shaibiyat and more.
Delicious and Easy Basbousa
Delicious and easy basbousa... one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts... follow the step-by-step method... you’ll also find the syrup (qatar/shira) recipe inside the recipe... Bon appetit!
How to Make a Carrot Substitute for Orange Blossom Water
Presentation and decoration are just as important as taste when it comes to desserts... they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths! Here is how to prepare carrots as a substitute for orange blossom water to decorate sweets. You will surely be glad to keep it in the fridge and use it whenever needed!
How to Make Raqaqat Dough?
Easy, tried-and-tested homemade raqaqat dough! A wonderful recipe you can use with a cheese filling for raqaqat or any other filling you like.
Vegetable Lasagna Without Meat - Video
This way of making lasagna is ideal for anyone following a meat-free diet. It is a delicious, hearty recipe that brings vegetables, pasta, and cheese together in wonderful harmony. We hope you enjoy our video recipe straight from the #شو_طابخين_اليوم kitchen.
Milk Samoon Bread
A successful homemade samoon bread recipe every time! One of the best types of crusty bread, perfect served with all kinds of yogurt and cheese... and wonderful with butter and jam.
Namoura with Yogurt
Namoura with yogurt is a special, successful, and easy recipe we recommend trying. It is important to let the namoura rest for 3 hours before baking and for 3 hours after baking as well.
Pasta with Chicken and Béchamel Filling
Pasta filled with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and creamy béchamel, topped with cheese. A colorful, hearty dish the whole family will love.
Rice Halva (Halawat al-Ruzz)
Rice halva — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts made with cheese. Here is the authentic method. Serve syrup on the side for those who like it sweeter.

















