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How to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding — an authentic, traditional recipe. This classic Arabic dessert is loved by both adults and children; it’s light and low in fat.
Vegetarian Eggplant Maqluba
This vegetarian eggplant maqluba is delicious and sure to impress. We recommend using extra eggplant to make up for the absence of meat or chicken.
Sannouniya (Siliqa) — Boiled Hulled Wheat with Nuts
Sannouniya (also called Sanniniya or Siliqa) — boiled hulled wheat sweetened and topped with nuts and pomegranate. Traditionally prepared when a child's first tooth appears.
How to Cure Green Olives (Traditional Method)
A classic, reliable method for curing green olives. We recommend using the amount of salt listed because it helps preserve the olives.
Yemeni Zurbian with Chicken
How to make Yemeni chicken zurbian with an authentic, traditional recipe! Zurbian is one of Yemen’s most famous dishes and is similar to mandi and biryani. It is especially popular in the city of Aden and is prepared for celebrations and holidays :)
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Vegetables
Stuffed grape leaves with vegetables, with olive oil, or vegan—call it what you like, the result is the same! One of the tastiest dishes from the famous Lebanese kitchen, known for its wonderful appetizers and dishes, including this one :)
Smooth Molokhia with Roasted Chicken
Molokhia is one of the tastiest dishes, whether made with fresh or dried leaves, with chicken or meat, smooth or leafy. This recipe is for smooth molokhia with boiled and roasted chicken.
How to Make Green Hindbeh
How to make green hindbeh the traditional way in a classic recipe... Hindbeh, or al-ilt, is one of the tastiest plant-based dishes, with benefits on every level!
Stuffed and Oven-Roasted Chicken
Chicken stuffed with rice, minced meat and peas, then roasted in the oven — the top dish for any special meal. Enjoy this delicious recipe with family and guests.
Wheat Harissa with Chicken
Wheat harissa (harisa) is very nourishing and delicious when cooked properly—mash the wheat grains while cooking. It goes well with chicken or meat.
Milk Basbousa with Cream
A tasty and nontraditional take on Basbousa with milk cream. This recipe involves several steps and is best left overnight in the fridge, but the result is well worth the effort.
How to Make Authentic Saudi Kabsa
A wonderful, tested homemade recipe for authentic Saudi kabsa with lamb shanks, also known as muzat.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
An easy, delicious homemade recipe for stuffed cabbage. Stuffed cabbage is a traditional dish known and loved across many Levantine countries.
Potato Stew with Rice
Potato stew is a traditional, delicious dish that’s perfect for families and comforting for kids after a long school day.
Pumpkin Kibbeh
Pumpkin kibbeh is one of the tastiest kibbeh recipes and is no less delicious than meat kibbeh! It’s nice to try something different, and pumpkin kibbeh is a great idea, especially for fans of vegetarian food.
Successful Samosa Dough Recipe
Wonderful samosa dough, step by step. This dough is suitable for frying and can be filled with meat, cheese, chicken, vegetables, or whatever you like!
Da'oqiya (Pistachio Semolina Dessert)
Da'oqiya, also called pistachio mafrouka, is a rich Lebanese dessert made from semolina dough with pistachios and a layer of cream (qishta). The recipe includes detailed steps for both the semolina layers and the cream fillings.
Aish Al Saraya with Toast Bread
Aish Al Saraya with toast bread is an easy and proven way to adapt the traditional original recipe for Aish Al Saraya. Try this delicious homemade method to get the best dessert.

















