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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.
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.
Spinach Borek in a Baking Dish
Spinach borek in a baking dish is a wonderful way to serve spinach pastries neatly and beautifully. The thin homemade dough makes this recipe extra crispy and delicious.
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!
Maamoul Rolls with Date, Chocolate, and Coconut
Maamoul in all its varieties is delicious and one of the most popular Levantine pastries people always ask for. This recipe includes three tasty fillings: date, chocolate, and coconut.
Successful Homemade Pizza with Corn Flour
Pizza is one of the most delicious pastries—especially when it’s made with corn flour and 4 types of cheese! Make this pizza using this easy, simple method and you’ll definitely love it.
Fake Kunafa with Cream
Fake kunafa with cream, an easy homemade recipe... This kunafa will do the trick if you don't have kunafa dough or even cheese. It's a really great and economical recipe.
Chocolate Honeycomb Bread
Chocolate honeycomb bread can be served for breakfast or as a dessert. Here is the recipe in full detail. You’ll definitely love it because the dough stays soft, and the kids will ask for it again and again.
Savory Cake with Cheese and Thyme
A delicious homemade savory cake with cheese and thyme... for breakfast, as a snack, or even for suhoor. This savory cake is very practical and much faster and easier than pastries.
How to Make Oat Cake with Custard
Oats have recently been used more and more in a variety of dishes such as soups, pastries, and desserts, thanks to their importance and health benefits. This oat cake has a light custard flavor and is a super easy recipe you will really love. Give it a try!
How to Make Luqmat al-Qadi Doughnuts
Luqmat al-Qadi... a homemade recipe for one of the tastiest and easiest desserts. You always ask for the method, and here we are sharing it properly.
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajeen Filling
Lahm bi ajeen filling made with an easy home-style recipe! You’ll also find a link in the recipe to make the dough. Some people even enjoy lahm bi ajeen for breakfast, and it’s so delicious.
How to Make Baqaat Dough
Baqaat made the traditional homemade way, and it couldn't be tastier! This well-known bread from the villages of South Lebanon is especially delicious with labneh and a cup of tea. You have to try it!
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajin Filling
A simple homemade lahm bi ajin filling that is incredibly delicious... Lahm bi ajin is one of the tastiest pastries, loved by the whole family! Try this recipe.
How to Make Crispy Awameh
Awameh with a tried-and-true homemade recipe that is clear and detailed! It does not take much time to prepare — the dough just needs to rise well. Try it!
Manaqish with Sreysirah (boiled wheat husk)
Sreysirah is the husk of wheat after boiling and crushing. Add one cup to the manaqish dough and enjoy this delicious, nutritious dough.
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Wild Zaatar Bread
Fresh wild zaatar (thyme) bread with an irresistible aroma. Let the dough rest in two stages for best results.

















