Main course

cooked pasta (about 400 grams) • eggs • curry powder • turmeric • mixed spices • ground cinnamon • ground dried coriander • salt • sunflower oil (about 1 liter), for frying

pasta • large chicken breast (used generic brand) • spinach (used frozen) • cream cheese • mayonnaise • cream • heavy cream

small pasta • cheddar cheese • cream cheese • milk • chopped spinach • Salt • Oil

ground beef (1 kilogram) • finely chopped onions • baking powder • salt • black pepper • seven spice blend • finely chopped beef fat (100 grams)

egg • stevia sweetener • About 3 tablespoons tahini • Vanilla extract • Baking powder • Your choice of main mix-in, such as: • lightly roasted and ground peanuts (about 140 grams) • lightly roasted and ground sesame seeds (about 140 grams) • ground almonds (about 100 grams) • shredded coconut (about 80 grams) • instant coffee (such as Nescafé)

red lentils or 300 grams • vermicelli or 1 chicken bouillon packet • heaping tablespoons oats • finely ground beef • small onion, finely chopped • Butter or oil • grated carrots • salt • ground cumin • chicken bouillon cube and 8 cups water, or 8 cups homemade chicken broth (healthier option) • saffron powder for a nice yellow color (optional)

plain yogurt • egg • sugar (about 100 grams) • semolina (about 80 grams) • shredded coconut (about 80 grams) • vegetable oil (about 60 ml) • baking powder • Kiri cheese squares (or 6 ounces cream cheese) • sweetened condensed milk (about 7 ounces or 200 grams) • table cream (about 6 ounces or 170 grams) • Phyllo dough

Amount as desired • medium couscous • small chicken • large onion, chopped • tomato, grated and seeds removed • garlic, minced • Chickpeas, soaked overnight (or canned chickpeas) • Vegetables typically used: • Carrots • Potatoes • Zucchini • Butternut squash •

lamb chops (about 1 kilogram) • meat seasoning • herb salt • little wild thyme • Lemon pepper • For the sauce: • little parsley • Some walnuts • Salt and black pepper • Lemon juice • Olive oil • For the mashed potatoes: •

ground beef (about 500 grams) • egg • medium onions • soaked bread (about 25 grams) • Salt and black pepper • Ground coriander • oil (about 30 ml) • breadcrumbs (about 15 grams) • For coating • Eggs • Breadcrumbs • Oil for frying

fine bulgur (about 480 grams) • large onion • Salt, ground cumin, a pinch of paprika • red pepper paste (or less, as needed) • tomato paste • large tomato, chopped • Olive oil and 1 onion, finely chopped

bone-in meat (about 1 kg) • medium onion, finely chopped or minced • ripe tomatoes, pureed • peeled tomatoes, pureed with the fresh tomatoes • garlic paste • black pepper • ground mixed spices • cumin • oregano • ground dried ginger • turmeric • salt •

small pasta, cooked (any type) (250 grams) • black lentils, rinsed and soaked for 4 hours • Salt, cumin • medium couscous (about 340 grams) • hot water (about 480 ml) • olive oil • large white onions, thinly sliced • Salt and all-purpose flour • tomatoes • garlic, minced • Olive oil and vinegar • tomato paste •

medium-grain couscous • vegetable oil • salt • boiling water (about 0.5 liters) • unsalted butter • powdered sugar • For garnish: • Ground cinnamon • Blanched, peeled, fried, and ground almonds • Hard-boiled eggs • Dates

ground beef (500 grams) • onion, finely chopped and drained • fresh parsley • garlic cloves • hot pepper • Salt, black pepper, cinnamon, curry powder, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder • Olive oil

ground beef (500 grams) • parsley • onions, finely chopped • mixed spices • salt and black pepper • tomato paste • oil • tomato • bouillon cube

bone-in meat (beef or lamb) (about 2 kg) • couscous (about 1 kg) • onions, plus 1/2 onion (about 1 kg + 1/2 onion) • cooked chickpeas (about 330 grams) • potatoes • carrots • pumpkin or butternut squash • green hot chili peppers • clarified butter or ghee • olive oil (120 ml) • tomato paste • Ground cinnamon •

onion • Garlic to taste • washed red lentils (about 200 grams) • medium potatoes 🥔 • tomato paste 🍅 • any kind of hot sauce 🌶 • water (about 710 ml) 💧 • Mixed spices: 1 tablespoon mixed spices, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and salt

ground beef (1 kilogram) • medium onion, finely chopped • beef fat (200 grams) • washed bulgur (about 40 grams) • salt • sugar • baking powder • mixed grill spices • ground dried coriander • ground cinnamon • egg • corn oil •

ground beef (about 450 grams) • fine breadcrumbs (about 15 grams) • finely chopped parsley (about 8 grams) • small onion, grated • salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon beef seasoning, and a pinch of nutmeg

chicken breast cutlets, sliced into strips (about 500 grams) • onion • tomato • bell pepper • Salt • Black pepper • Mixed spices • vinegar

White onions • Ground beef • Chopped onion • Short-grain rice • Minced garlic • Chopped fresh cilantro • ghee or clarified butter • Spices • Cumin • Dried coriander • Black pepper • mixed spice blend •

carrot • large potato • medium onion, chopped • red lentils, well rinsed and drained (about 200 grams) • salt • black pepper • olive oil • water (about 950 ml) • cumin • chili powder, to taste

green lentils (about 200 grams) • small onion, finely chopped • ground beef (about 45 grams) • thin pasta or orzo (about 3.5 ounces) • oil • tomato paste • beef bouillon cube • chopped parsley • salt • black pepper

yellow lentils (about 200 grams) • onions • carrots • tomato • garlic cloves • vermicelli pasta (about 100 grams) • Pita bread • oil

red lentils (about 285 grams) • onions • potatoes • tomatoes • carrots • garlic cloves

onion, chopped • garlic, minced • Salt, to taste • black pepper • mixed spice or seven spice blend • cumin • tomato paste • brown lentils • small pasta (such as ditalini or small shells) • fresh cilantro, chopped • water (about 1.3 liters)

finely ground lean beef • bulgur wheat (about 170 grams) • Fresh basil, marjoram, and ground red chili pepper • onion • Salt • Kibbeh spice mix • Cornstarch • For the filling • large onions • ground beef • Oil • Spices

potatoes 🥔 • plate (about 1 pound/450 grams) chicken breast • bell pepper 🫑 • Spreadable cheese (such as cream cheese or cheese spread) • plain yogurt (about 240 grams) • vinegar (30 ml) • olive oil (30 ml) • fresh lemon juice (30 ml) • pomegranate molasses • each: black pepper, salt, turmeric, curry powder, mixed spices, garlic powder, cilantro, paprika • pizza sauce (30 ml) • olive oil (15 ml) •

or 2 cups oats • pecans (can be substituted with walnuts) • raw almonds (I used almond slices) • sunflower seeds • pumpkin seeds • cinnamon (optional) • salt (to taste) • honey or maple syrup (equivalent to 4 tablespoons) • olive oil (equivalent to 6 tablespoons) • dried cranberries or raisins • flax seeds (optional) • Flavored or plain yogurt or Greek yogurt