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Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce
Fried calamari tossed with peppers and a soy sauce glaze—a luxurious seafood starter you can easily make at home.
Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.
French Bread Dessert (Fried, Milk-Soaked)
An incredibly easy and tasty French bread dessert. If you want a quick sweet but have little time, this is ideal: the bread soaks in milk, is fried, then dipped in syrup—almost like it’s filled with cream.
How to Make Qashta with Semolina
Qashta with semolina, or semidiyya, is a delicious and very easy dessert. Serve it cold with syrup or honey. Here is the easy, tried-and-tested method.
How to Make Hendbeh
Fried hendbeh, as it is called in Lebanon, is one of the most popular mezze dishes. This recipe is simple, easy, nutritious, and delicious. Here’s how to prepare hendbeh. Enjoy!
Crispy Cauliflower
Fried cauliflower is very popular... but have you tried it crispy? Here is the delicious, light Crispy Cauliflower recipe that will make you crave fried cauliflower even more!!!
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.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
How to Make Fried Apple Pies
Easy homemade apple pies in a delicious recipe you'll surely love! We used puff pastry for light, flaky pies.
Onion Rice with Shrimp and Fried Fish
A complete recipe for preparing rice with fish and shrimp. Try this version that is sure to impress.
Mansaf with Meat Shanks
Mansaf made with lamb or veal shanks... an unbeatable dish, especially for celebrations and large family gatherings. Shank cuts are among the best and most tender meats for rice dishes. Top it with fried nuts.
Béchamel Pasta with Ground Beef
Pasta with a white béchamel sauce, made in a delicious version with ground beef. If you prefer it with chicken, you can use fried or boiled chicken breast instead.
Turkish Balloon Bread with Sesame
Balloon bread is one of the tastiest kinds of bread. When fried, it puffs up, making it easy to open and fill with any filling you like. It can be served at different times of day, depending on the filling you choose.
Baked Doughnuts
Baked doughnuts made with a very tasty, tried-and-true recipe. They’re definitely lighter and healthier than doughnuts fried in oil... Try the recipe and they’ll be healthier for your kids too!
How to Make Fried, Grilled, and Boiled Fawari'gh
Fawari'gh made at home in a delicious recipe, with three different serving methods! It is essential to follow the highest standards of hygiene before you start stuffing the fawari'gh, and the rest is very easy!
Cabbage Salad with Mayonnaise
Cabbage salad with mayonnaise is one of the classic American salads that ranks number one alongside burgers, Kentucky-style fried chicken, and other fast-food favorites, so you have to learn it properly!
Cabbage Salad with Mayonnaise
This mayonnaise cabbage salad is one of the easiest salads to make and is perfect served with KFC-style fried chicken, crispy chicken or escalope. It's also very delicious with fries.

















