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Baked Potato Kibbeh with Ground Meat
A tray-baked potato kibbeh that resembles meat kibbeh, with the same filling and the same kibbeh dough ingredients, except that the meat in the dough is replaced with potatoes. This recipe is especially flavorful with kibbeh spice mix, of course, and it's delicious served with yogurt and salad. Try it!
Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh — a much-loved dish that pairs well with salads, soups, and yogurt. Crispy outside, flavorful meat filling inside.
Dough for Fried Spinach Pies
A special dough for fried spinach pies — it doesn’t brown well in the oven, so it’s designed for frying. Try it with other fillings too.
Homemade Halawet el‑Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet el‑jibn (sweet cheese rolls), including how to make the traditional cooked cream filling. The recipe gives all the steps to make delicious halawet el‑jibn at home.
How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter
Eid is just around the corner... and so is maamoul! Here is a truly wonderful, detailed, traditional recipe for maamoul with semolina and butter. It also includes how to prepare different fillings. Enjoy!
Qatayef with Walnuts
Qatayef with walnuts — a successful homemade recipe that’s delightfully crispy. Qatayef are rich desserts, but you can reduce their greasiness by pan-frying them with a little butter instead of deep-frying in lots of oil.
How to Make Beef Sambousek
A successful homemade beef sambousek recipe—from the dough to the filling. Use this recipe to make different types of sambousek or savory pastries.
Light Fluffy Cake
A light, fluffy cake made with simple ingredients. Whipping the yolks and whites separately and using butter instead of oil gives this cake an extra delicate texture.
Easiest Sablé Cookies
A simple, reliable homemade sablé cookie recipe. Fill with melted chocolate, jam or your favorite filling. Please leave feedback if you try it.
Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh
Tripoli-style fish sayadiyeh from northern Lebanon — a delicious, reliable way to prepare fried fish with rice. The recipe also includes a simple tahini sauce.
Chicken Majboos Gulf-Style (Chicken with Gulf Rice)
One of the Gulf’s most famous and beloved dishes—try this Gulf-style Chicken Majboos from Shaw Tabkhin Today, and you’ll surely love it.
Mixed Vegetable Medley
Mixed vegetable medley — a healthy, vegetarian dish featuring a variety of fresh vegetables. Serve as a side or main dish; some serve it with rice.
Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried eggplant is a simple dish with traditional roots, and it includes tips to prevent the eggplant from soaking up too much frying oil. It also features a delicious mint yogurt sauce to pair with the eggplant.
Lahm Bi Ajin in Puff Pastry
Who doesn’t love Lahm Bi Ajin? This delicious dish is highly sought after and there are many ways to prepare it. You can prepare Lahm Bi Ajin quickly using puff pastry. Here is a filling that’s wonderfully flavorful.
Dried Broad Bean Stew
Broad bean stew is one of the tastiest stews. It is also available dried in bags when it is not in season, and it is served like other stews with vermicelli rice.
Spinach Pies Dough and Mini Pizza
A reliable homemade dough recipe for pies! Use it for spinach pies, other savory pies, or even pizza. The recipe also includes a new spinach filling method.
Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan
Pumpkin or squash kibbeh is a delicious, very nutritious vegetarian dish. The pumpkin is nourishing, and so is the spinach and chickpea filling. Try it and tell us what you think.
Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.

















