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How to Make Chicken Twister
Chicken Twister is one of those recipes that enjoys widespread popularity across the Arab world... Make this very tasty twister recipe and you're sure to love it.
How to Make the Easiest Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A wonderful chicken and vegetable soup recipe! What makes this soup special is that it contains no oil or butter, and it can be served with a little toasted or fried bread. You can also add a tablespoon of butter, if desired, or a chicken bouillon cube.
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls, also known as cinnamon buns, are Western desserts that have become famous and beloved in every Arabic home. The good news is that making them is easy and their ingredients are found in every household.
Homemade Sausage
Sausage is a delicious appetizer. This home-made sausage recipe walks you through every step. Enjoy the sausage fried on its own, or as a topping for pizzas or with eggs.
Brown Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is one of the most popular soups in the Arab world. There are many different ways to prepare it, and every cook has her own special touch. Try this easy and delicious recipe.
Creme Caramel Cake
Crème caramel is a classic French dessert that has become well loved in the Arab world. Try this recipe that guides you step by step to a silky, delicious result.
Crispy Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon - Video
Cinnamon is a Western dessert that has become popular and beloved in many Arab countries. Today we’ve prepared it in a new, crispy style with a sweet-and-salty flavor, and we hope you’ll enjoy it.
Maqroun
Maqroun is a delicious sweet. You may like it fried, which is the traditional version, but you can also bake it in the oven for a lighter taste and fewer calories :)
Eggplant Moussaka
What sets the "What Are You Cooking Today" collection apart is that we learn a new method every day, whether for a recipe we have never tried before or a traditional one with a special touch... In this collection, every recipe has been tried and prepared by home cooks, so anyone can make it with confidence that it will turn out well. We tried this quick and easy eggplant moussaka, but we swapped fried eggplant for roasted eggplant, and that choice is up to you and your preferred diet.
Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!
Chicken Stroganoff - Video
Chicken Stroganoff is a delicious recipe. We usually make it with beef, but today we present it to you on video with boneless chicken... Although as its name suggests it is a Russian dish, it has gained growing popularity in our Arabic-speaking countries.
Chicken Paella
This is one of the well-known and famous Spanish dishes, but through the recipes of "What Are You Cooking Today?" and with pure Eastern touches, it has been turned into a dish that can be prepared in any Arab home, without the need for seafood, which this paella usually relies on.
Easy Beef Shawarma Recipe
Beef shawarma is one of the tastiest Arabic recipes, served as a popular Arabic fast-food sandwich in pita bread... who loves it?
Chicken Burger with Cheddar Cheese
Chicken burger with cheddar cheese mixed into the patties. A very tasty recipe—the cheese adds tenderness so the burgers do not dry out when grilled or fried. Serve with fries and coleslaw.
How Do We Make Meshbak?
Meshbak is one of those delicious Arabic sweets that are easy to make at home... the key is getting the right consistency for a successful batter! Try this recipe and you won’t regret it.
Chicken Curry
A very delicious Indian-style chicken curry! This popular recipe is common across the Arab world, so the ingredients are widely available—from curry powder to coconut milk.
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
How to Make Beef Kebab
Beef kebab is a quick recipe from the Arab kitchen — very tasty when grilled and best served with tarator (tahini) sauce and piyaz (onion salad). It’s also delicious with white rice.

















