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Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)
Cheese Halawa in Cups
Cheese halawa in cups presented like tiramisu — the same wonderful cheese halawa recipe but served with style. A few small touches make a big difference :)
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.
Ouzi Rolls or Qouzi Fingers
Ouzi rolls are a creative way to serve ouzi or qouzi as finger-sized bites. The phyllo-style baklava dough makes the recipe wonderfully light and appealing. Prepare these easy qouzi fingers and serve them as an appetizer or with cucumber and yogurt.
Chicken Curry Recipe
Anyone who loves bold spices and rich flavors, especially curry, will enjoy this tasty chicken curry with white rice. Try this easy chicken curry recipe with rice.
Bouche de Noel
Bouche de Noel made with a tried-and-tested recipe and guaranteed success! Boush is one of the most delicious cakes in French cuisine and is usually served during Christmas celebrations, shaped like a Christmas tree trunk.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.
Date-Filled Croissant
A French croissant dough filled with delicious dates, a staple in many of our dessert recipes. Easy, quick, and tasty.
How to Make Othmaliya
A very easy and quick recipe for making Othmaliya with ashta. If you already have ready-made kunafa dough or Othmaliya pastry, this recipe will take you no more than half an hour to prepare!
How to Make Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?
Cooked Taro with Abu Shousha
Taro, abu zmeit, and abu shousha are all names for the same thing! Who knows taro and who has tasted it with kibbeh arnabieh? It can also be made in other ways, like this one. Try it—it is very wholesome and delicious.
Tray-Baked Potato Kibbeh Recipe
Potato kibbeh is one of the heritage recipes and one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes. Anyone looking for meat-free recipes of all kinds will love this dish, and it can be served with a fresh salad.
How to Make Ramadan Mushtah
Ramadan mushtah, or a suhoor bread, is the recipe we will definitely be trying during the blessed month! Some people have difficulty finding bakeries that sell this kind of bread in Ramadan, especially when living abroad. So we brought you the recipe :)
Baked Ajaj Fish in the Oven
Baked ajaj fish with vegetables in a delicious homemade recipe. This fish is especially tasty with tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and French fries!
How to Make Grilled Fish Fillet
How to make grilled fish fillet with a very delicious, tested recipe! Fish of all kinds is one of the tastiest dishes when prepared properly
How to Make Maamoul
Find maamoul filled with dates, walnuts and pistachios in this recipe. A reliable homemade recipe we recommend you try — this dough will melt in your mouth!
Oven-Baked Sardine Tray
Oven-baked sardines — easier and healthier than frying. Sardines are a seasonal, very nutritious small fish. Serve with a squeeze of lemon or tartar sauce and eat with bread.
Whole Wheat and Oat Toast
Whole wheat and oat toast — a delicious, healthy bread. Oats are mixed into the dough and sprinkled on top for extra flavor and nutrition.

















