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Toasted Aish al-Saraya
A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.
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 Eggplant Boats
Eggplant boats are a special recipe that turns a common pantry ingredient into something beautiful and impressive instead of serving it in the usual way!
Turkish Chocolate Dessert
A new recipe on our site — very, very easy. Can be made using pieces of chocolate cake or plain biscuits. Try it!
How to Make Turkish Ka'ak (Turkish Cookies)
An easy homemade Turkish ka'ak recipe using common pantry ingredients. Try this tasty pastry from Turkey, famous for its breads and baked treats.
Easy Chocolate Brownies
Easy chocolate brownies — one of the nicest and simplest cakes. This recipe bakes in about 15 minutes. Here’s the method.
French Madeleines
Madeleines — a light, delicate small cake. One of the lightest and easiest French cakes to make. No electric mixer or long oven time required — perfect with coffee or tea.
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
How to Preserve Baladi (Village) Cheese
How to preserve baladi cheese: from salting and boiling to packing in jars. Every step is listed in detail in this recipe—nothing beats homemade pantry preserves!
Turkish Kunafa
Turkish-style kunafa — a distinctive layered dessert with a green-colored kunafa pastry layer and a creamy milk pudding (muhallebi) layer. Try it and enjoy the unique flavors.
Waffle Recipe
Waffle recipe — very easy and quick. You only need a few minutes and a waffle iron or waffle pan. Kids will love them at breakfast.
Easy Kunafa Recipe
A simple, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for making kunafa at home. You can use ready-made kunafa shreds in this recipe, or prepare the kunafa shreds at home using the accompanying recipe.
Beef Kebabs with Cherry Sauce
Cherry meat kebabs are one of the tastiest and most famous dishes of Aleppan cuisine. Anyone who loves the combination of sweet and savory flavors, or meat with fruit, will fall in love with this wonderful dish—just as we did!
Detailed Roast Turkey (Roasted Turkey) Recipe
A complete roast turkey recipe from prepping the bird through making the accompanying gravy. The dish is not complete without the celery-and-toast mix—find the special link inside the recipe. The perfect, full Thanksgiving recipe you won't find anywhere else.
Quick Homemade Safouf
Quick homemade safouf — an easy, fast home recipe. The quantities below make a small pan and won't take much time. Perfect for a quick, tasty treat when guests arrive.
Ma'karoun (Zeinab's Fingers)
Asabe' Zainab (Ma'karoun) — simple, easy, and very tasty pastries. A classic Arabic sweet made from pantry staples.
Kousa Sheikh (Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa Sheikh stuffed zucchini cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce. Zucchini are stuffed with minced meat (no rice); served with rice and vermicelli. A delicious yogurt-based dish any time.

















