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Lemon-Lamb Rib Grape Leaves (Slow-Braised)
Another lemony grape leaves recipe featuring lamb rib meat, slow-braised for tender, tangy results.
Kofta Discs with Vegetables
A very innovative method for preparing kofta meat. Try these kofta discs stuffed with vegetables to create a complete dish rich in both meat and vegetables.
How to Make Chicken Béchamel Pasta
Chicken béchamel pasta, or gratin, is one of those tasty, popular recipes, especially with kids. Do you prefer it with chicken or ground meat? You can follow almost the same steps to make either version.
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.
How to Make Armenian Kebab Kubbeh
For tahini lovers, here is a wonderful traditional recipe: Armenian kubbeh, a mix of meat, kubbeh, tahini, and abou sfer lemons. It is a truly distinctive dish you will not find just anywhere. Here is the delicious and tried-and-true method for making Armenian kubbeh.
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.
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.
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.
Pan-Fried Potato Patties
Pan-fried potato patties made with an easy, no-fuss recipe... a practical, quick recipe, and best of all, it doesn't need an oven :) Enjoy the potatoes with cheese alongside soup or salad.
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.
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.
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.
Sunflower-Style Caramel Mini Cakes
Caramel mini cakes... an inventive recipe with caramel and Oreo. It combines the look of a sunflower with the layered idea of cheesecake in small cupcake molds, resulting in delicious little cakes with four layers.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak
Mini afternoon tea ka'ak is one of those recipes that you can adapt however you like, make in any size you want, and serve with any filling you prefer, whether cheese or slices of smoked turkey. A wonderful recipe that is definitely worth trying!
Beef Maqluba with Vegetables
Beef Maqluba with vegetables — layers of meat, mixed vegetables, and rice — served as a molded, cake-like mound and garnished with nuts. A rich and very tasty meal. Serve it with salad and yogurt.
How to Make Hummus Dip
Hummus dip is one of the most delicious appetizers, especially alongside meat and chicken dishes. If you’re making kofta, tawook, or grilled meat, a bowl of hummus is a must.

















