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Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)
Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.
Mixed Lettuce Salad with Avocado and Mushrooms
Present the chopped lettuce salad with avocado and mushrooms as a complete meal for health-conscious or vegetarian eaters... or serve it as a starter at your table. Here are the details of this rich recipe. Bon appétit!
Cauliflower Maqluba (Zahri)
Cauliflower Maqluba, also known as Zahri, is a traditional dish with wide popularity. You can omit eggplant in this recipe, and you can adjust or increase the vegetables and add ground meat as desired.
Traditional Lamb Farakeh (Lebanese Meat Croquettes)
Farakeh is a proud Lebanese appetizer and one of the most delicious dishes people love. Here is a tasty, easy recipe for the best lamb farakeh.
Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt
Zanakel bi-laban, also called zaqaliit bi-laban in some Lebanese regions, varies in name from one area to another, but the preparation is similar: small bulgur balls cooked in yogurt.
Traditional Eggplant Mutabbal
Eggplant mutabbal — an authentic home-style recipe. There's a little trick not everyone knows to keep the grilled eggplant looking pale; you'll find it in the recipe :)
How to Make Maakroun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Maakroun dessert made at home the traditional way. Also called Zaynab’s Fingers, this is a rich, easy-to-make sweet that remains a favorite for many.
Easy Zanoud Al-Sitt
Zanoud Al-Sitt made with filo pastry — very easy and quick. The recipe includes how to make the qashta (clotted cream). Garnish with crushed pistachios or a splash of orange blossom and enjoy fresh.
Easy Traditional Cake
Traditional cake... who doesn't love this easy cake recipe?! No decorations or extras... Make it with simple, readily available ingredients and enjoy it light with tea or coffee. The kids will love it too.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pizza sauce the traditional way. The blend of herbs and seasonings gives it a wonderful taste, just like store-bought — if not better. Why buy ready-made when we can make it at home?
Apalma Zucchini with Mixed Vegetables in the Oven
Apalma zucchini with mixed vegetables in the oven is one of the tastiest zucchini recipes, and a new twist that is different from the traditional stuffed zucchini recipe! Try this wonderful recipe for the most delicious Apalma zucchini!
Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)
Chocolate Ice Cream or Booza
This chocolate ice cream recipe is irresistible... easier than you’d think! Try the method now and cool off with delicious homemade chocolate booza!
Pepperoni Pizza
An easy homemade pepperoni pizza recipe that is simple, delicious, and full of flavor. Despite its simplicity and few ingredients, this pizza is rich-tasting and one of the tastiest kinds of pizza.
Italian Bufalina Pizza
Bufalina pizza is one of the most famous types of Italian pizza. Its texture and flavor are different from regular vegetable pizza, as it relies only on the taste of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Successful Homemade Pizza with Corn Flour
Pizza is one of the most delicious pastries—especially when it’s made with corn flour and 4 types of cheese! Make this pizza using this easy, simple method and you’ll definitely love it.
Easiest Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards, or chicken giblets, in the easiest recipe ever. How do you serve them? Are you on team lemon juice, or do you add pomegranate molasses? Our version is tangy, so let’s explore the simple steps together.
Pizza Rolls
Pizza is one of the tastiest baked goods, usually made in large pans or as small mini pieces—but have you ever tried pizza rolls? The dough is the same, but the shaping is different, which makes these rolls look more distinctive.

















