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Marshmallows
This is one of the rare times marshmallows are made this easily at home. What stands out about this recipe is that it uses very few ingredients and is made without eggs.
Labneh Balls in Olive Oil
Making labneh, especially labneh balls preserved in jars of olive oil, is one of the classic Lebanese pantry staples. You can keep jars of labneh balls on hand to enjoy anytime, especially at breakfast.
Pastry and Sambousek Dough
The perfect dough for pastries and sambousek, or even shish barak! This is not just talk—this is a tried-and-tested recipe, and the photos speak for themselves...
Easy Manakish Dough
Manakish are one of the tastiest homemade bakes... They have a special appeal even though they’re easy to find at bakeries. Let’s learn how to make a soft dough the proper way.
How to Make Raqaqat Dough for Zenoud El-Sit
A very practical recipe for making raqaqat dough, which can be used for an endless variety of sweet and savory fillings. Try this dough to make the best Zenoud El-Sit dessert.
Cheese Pastries with a Light, Flaky Dough
A method for making soft, tender dough that yields very tasty, homemade pastries. Try preparing this dough for any cheese-filled pies you like.
Swedish Meatballs
From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.
Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.
Healthy Date and Oat Balls
Date-and-oat balls — a light, healthy new recipe from Shu Tabkhin Al-Yawm. Rich in nutritious nuts, and with the added health benefits of dates and oats.
Small White Bean Stew
A delicious small-bean stew that can be made year-round using dried beans. For best results, soak the beans overnight with a little baking soda, then boil until tender. Serve the stew with rice.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Dawood Basha — rich, easy meatball recipe. Small meatballs are combined with pearl onions and cooked in a tomato sauce. Variations exist, but it’s delicious any way you make it.
Ten-Minute Dough for Pizza and Pastries
The ten-minute dough — the fastest risen dough you'll find. It needs 10 minutes for the initial rise, then you add more flour and oil and use it immediately. Suitable for pizza and pastries.
Spinach Pies with Walnuts and Pomegranate, with Whole Wheat Dough
Spinach pies with walnuts and pomegranate in whole wheat dough are a very delicious pastry that can be kept in the freezer until needed. Try this spinach pie recipe from #شو_طابخين_اليوم.
How to Make Brioche Dough
The brioche dough is on us, the rest is up to you! Choose the fillings you like... you can stuff it with dates, chocolate, or coconut, or leave it plain!
Rose Water Mahallabia
A light, distinctive mahallabia flavored with rose water and a touch of red coloring — pretty and delicious. Can be garnished with dried rosebuds.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
Manakeesh Dough (Flatbread Dough)
A wonderful homemade manakeesh dough. This versatile dough also works for lahmacun, pizza, pastries and even bread. Easy and reliable.
Banana Biscuit Balls
Banana Biscuit Balls — a super easy and budget-friendly sweet! If you love bananas or have a few overripe ones and don’t know what to do with them, these balls are the perfect solution. You can even serve them to guests!

















