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Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.
Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinade
Oven-roasted chicken marinade — with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients you’ll get a delicious tray-baked chicken. The chicken is especially delicious served with crispy potatoes.
Chicken Wrap Recipe
A very tasty homemade chicken wrap with crispy fried halloumi. A quick recipe worth trying — unlike any other. A nice change!
Sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are tasty pastries, especially loved by kids. Try this delicious, well-balanced recipe that pairs dough with a filling to yield a dish the whole family will enjoy.
How to Make the Best Pizza
A homemade pizza recipe that always turns out delicious. You always ask for the perfect soft pizza dough or a special homemade sauce — this recipe gives you both in one. You can also use the dough for different kinds of pastries.
How to Cook Hindbeh (Allet)?
Hindbeh, also known as allet, is one of the tastiest Lebanese cold appetizers. Serve with a squeeze of lemon; it can be made into a sandwich and is especially delicious with crispy fried onions.
Italian Pizza with White and Red Sauce
An authentic Italian-style pizza with detailed tips for a crispy crust and a new white pizza sauce. One of the best and most reliable homemade pizza recipes.
How to Make Lebanese Meshabbak
Lebanese Meshabbak is a rich fried dessert that’s dipped in syrup after frying — light, crispy, easy to make and very inexpensive.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
Fried Apple Crepes
Fried apple crepes — delicious and quick to make. Great for breakfast or dessert: crispy apple slices coated in soft crepe batter. Don't forget a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Ma'karoun (Zeinab's Fingers)
Asabe' Zainab (Ma'karoun) — simple, easy, and very tasty pastries. A classic Arabic sweet made from pantry staples.
Crispy Fried Shrimp
Homemade fried shrimp — quick and delicious. This easy recipe takes only minutes and includes simple dipping sauces to serve with the shrimp.
Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese
Za'atar bread stuffed with cheese... an excellent suggestion for the most delicious breakfast pastries for the whole family. Give it to the kids for their school lunchbox. Delicious and nutritious pastries.
How to Make Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers
Light, flavorful pastries that are perfect for a snack or a quick bite. Try Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers in the style of Shou Tabkhin Today for a savory treat.
How to Make Eclairs
Eclairs — a successful, distinctive homemade recipe. Eclairs are one of the most famous and delicious French pastries; they’re very light. Try this recipe and tell us what you think.
Hala al-Qaryoush (Moroccan Sesame Pastries)
Hala al-Qaryoush is a simple, tasty Moroccan sesame pastry that’s easy to make at home. Here’s a trusted, family-friendly version.
How to Make Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.

















