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Mashed Potatoes with Green Za'atar
An inventive twist on mashed potatoes—mixed with green za'atar for a fresh, herby flavor. Serve with tart pomegranate seeds and vinegar-flavored chips for a delightful contrast.
Rice with Fava Beans - Video
Rice with fava beans is a quick, convenient dish for working women and good for kids after a long day at school. We hope you enjoy our easy method.
Pasta Salad with Red Beans
A nutritious pasta salad with red beans and a yogurt-based dressing. It’s light enough as a snack and satisfying as a side — enjoy!
Za'atar and Olive Bread Loaf
Za'atar and Olive Bread... Nothing is more delicious than a homemade loaf of bread. A mixture of za'atar, olives, and rosemary kneaded with brown or white flour, as desired. Imagine its delicious aroma in your kitchen :)
Mallow Greens with Tomatoes
Mallow greens with tomatoes, also called Karboozeh or Arbouzeh with tomatoes. The plant’s leaves resemble mulukhiyah leaves, and this is one of the old traditional dishes we encourage the younger generation to learn.
Boiled Potato Salad with Vegetables
A simple homemade boiled potato salad that is very tasty. It can be served cold and is delicious with boiled eggs!
How to Make Salted Olives
Homemade salted olives — we look forward to this preserve from season to season because its flavor is unmatched, and it keeps a touch of its original bitterness. Some people like it with hot pepper.
How to Make Green Thyme Bread
How to make green thyme bread! A very delicious recipe with an aroma that will fill the whole house! Try it and include it in the kids' school lunchbox—they'll love it!
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
How to Make Rice with Fava Beans
An easy, nutritious, practical recipe for rice with fava beans. Take advantage of fresh fava bean season to make this dish and to freeze extra beans.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon
Lentil soup with greens is one of the tastiest lentil soups. Try this cozy, flavorful, and nourishing bowl on cold or rainy days.
Cauliflower in Oil
Cauliflower in oil. A very simple yet extremely tasty recipe. Despite its simplicity, it makes a delicious side dish to serve with many main courses.
Pizza Dough Without Oil
A tasty, easy pizza dough made without oil using common household ingredients. Try this homemade dough — you may never buy ready-made pizza again!
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
Beehive Bread with Feta and Olives
Beehive bread with feta and olives, made at home in an easy, tried-and-tested way! A very delicious recipe, especially for all pastry lovers. Depending on the filling, beehive bread can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack.

















