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How to Make Meat Mandi
Meat mandi is one of the most famous dishes in Gulf cuisine. You can prepare chicken mandi instead, using either meat or chicken, and serve it with dakkous sauce and tomatoes or whipped yogurt.
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!
Easy Pineapple Cake
A simple homemade pineapple cake — sweet and moist. The caramel and pineapple slices on top are what make this cake so special.
Easy Homemade Shaibiyat
Homemade Shaibiyat — an unbelievably easy recipe using ready-made phyllo pastry and a simple cream filling. No need to buy Ramadan sweets when you can make them this easily.
Potato Boats au Gratin with Steak
A detailed recipe for potato boats au gratin with steak. Serve them as a hearty main dish alongside a green salad. You can also make the potato boats on their own as an appetizer or with chicken. Bon appétit!
Strawberry Cheesecake with Lotus Biscuit Crust and Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry cheesecake with Lotus biscuits is a distinctive dessert that blends several flavors in a wonderful combination. You can adjust the sweetness of this cheesecake by controlling how much sugar you add.
How to Make Red Pepper Paprika
A wonderful recipe for making paprika, or sweet red pepper powder, at home with no preservatives. Paprika is an essential seasoning that adds a delicious flavor to many dishes.
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.
Deluxe Ma'amoul with Semolina
Deluxe ma'amoul made mostly with semolina and a little flour too — the Eid cookie everyone loves. If you enjoy making sweets at home, prepare your holiday treats now.
Easy Cheese Halawet el Jibn Recipe
Halawet el Jibn is one of the most delicious sweets, especially popular in northern Lebanon! Try this delicious, foolproof recipe — it couldn't be easier. You'll find that making it at home is faster than buying it :)
Grape Khabeesa or Grape Malban
Grape khabeesa, or malban made with grape juice, black pine nuts, and sesame. A distinctive traditional recipe. Try it as a sweet, wholesome snack if you use whole wheat flour.
Eggplant and Chickpea Musakka
Eggplant and Chickpea Musakka – a delicious vegetarian dish, especially when served chilled from the fridge. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side, and pairs beautifully with vegetables, especially sweet peppers.
Shaibiyat Dessert
Shaibiyat with a detailed homemade recipe from start to finish — from making the dough to the cream and the light syrup. Shaibiyat is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and is especially enjoyable when homemade.
Oat Cakes with Date Molasses, Egg-Free
Oat cakes with date molasses and no eggs — a wonderful new recipe for light vegan cookies! A distinctive, easy-to-make treat at home that lets you skip heavy store-bought sweets.
Basbousa with Custard and Baklava Pastry
Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet! Here is a version with custard and baklava pastry… hoping Egyptian ladies share their own secrets of this dessert with us. Bon appétit!
Fish Fillet Kabsa
Kabsa is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. Here is an easy way to make it with fish fillet, and the result is wonderful, on par with chicken or meat kabsa, with the added bonus of being quicker to prepare.
Luxury Maamoul with Walnuts and Dates
Luxury maamoul with walnuts and dates, in a detailed, tried-and-tested recipe that will accompany your sweet occasions and add beauty to your special hospitality!
Walnut and Hot Pepper Pickle
An easy, delicious walnut and hot pepper pickle. Control the heat by using hot or sweet colored peppers. Great with grilled meats and even with mujaddara.

















