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Halawet al-Jibn (Cheese Halawa)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet al-jibn — easy to make and successful every time. Brushed with pistachios and lemon blossom, served with syrup.
Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.
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.
Carrot Dessert with Ashta
Carrot dessert... very delicious. This chilled dessert consists of two layers: one of cooked carrots and one of ashta. Here is the authentic way to make it, and you will definitely love it.
Chicken Fingers in Baklava Pastry
Chicken fingers wrapped in delicate baklava pastry—a creative and tasty recipe. The spice mix, Parmesan cheese, and béchamel add flavorful depth to the chicken. Give it a try and you’ll likely make it again.
Yogurt Cake with Chocolate and Strawberries - Video
A very lovely way to serve yogurt cake in a new format. You can fill it with your preferred filling to make the yogurt cake even richer in flavor and appearance.
Chickpea Kibbeh Recipe
An outstanding plant-based dish! Chickpea kibbeh made with 100% plant-based ingredients, perfect for vegetarians.
Stromboli
Stromboli is one of the well-known pastries in Italian cuisine, especially in Sicily. This easy stromboli recipe will make you love it and want to make it again and again.
How to Make the Best Lasagna
The best lasagna is within reach — layers of lasagna sheets, béchamel and a meaty vegetable filling, finished with mozzarella on top. Imagine the taste!
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.
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a popular Mexican dish in the Arab world. Prepare your own tortillas for a complete home-cooked meal from start to finish.
Delicious Strawberry Tart
A delightful strawberry tart — one of the tastiest French-style tarts. This clear, detailed recipe shows how to make the pastry and the pastry cream.
Custard-Filled Éclair
Éclairs are among the lightest, most delicious cakes—very popular and easy to make. You can fill the éclair with pastry cream or custard. Surprise your kids by making them at home.
Kousa Ablama (Stuffed Zucchini)
Kousa Ablama is a practical, delicious stuffed zucchini dish—great for working cooks. Make it a day ahead and reheat; serve with rice and yogurt.
Basbousa with Custard and Baklava Pastry
Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet! Here is a version with custard and baklava pastry… hoping Egyptian ladies share their own secrets of this dessert with us. Bon appétit!
Cream Cheese Halva with Mozzarella
A popular, beloved Arabic dessert. This recipe is easy, tried-and-tested, and guaranteed to work—give it a try.
Fish Fillet Kabsa
Kabsa is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. Here is an easy way to make it with fish fillet, and the result is wonderful, on par with chicken or meat kabsa, with the added bonus of being quicker to prepare.
Arugula Salad with Smoked Salmon
Arugula salad with smoked salmon is an elegant and delicious recipe that is perfect for the most special occasions as an appetizer. It can also make for a rich and satisfying dinner.

















