Casa Bena Cuisine
50 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
RECETTE DES GÂTEAUX DE L’AID 2022 LE ZELIJ MILLE FEUILLES AUX CACAHUÈTES & AU CHOCOLAT SANS CUISSON
A no‑bake Algerian‑style millefeuille made with crunchy roasted peanuts, toasted sesame, honey, orange blossom water and layers of dark and white chocolate. The result is a sweet, nutty, marbled bar that’s perfect for celebrations or a simple treat.
Semen and Meloui for Beginners
Learn how to make soft and flaky semens and melouis, perfect for breakfast or snack. This simple, no‑robot recipe relies on a long resting time to achieve a light and airy dough. Ideal for novices, it details each step, from mixing the ingredients to pan cooking and shaping.
Tunisian Tajine
A flavorful Tunisian tajine, a mix of eggs, golden potatoes, spiced chicken, melting cheese and fresh parsley, baked in the oven until a golden crust forms. Easy to prepare, ideal for a convivial meal.
Turkish Shortbread Cookies
Soft Turkish shortbread biscuits, flavored with vanilla and lightly golden, perfect for a snack or dessert. This simple recipe uses flour, powdered sugar, margarine, an egg and a bit of sunflower oil, all baked in a madeleine mold or shaped into balls.
5 FARCES, 5 BRICKS : prépare et congèle avant le Ramadan 🌙
A versatile recipe for making five different stuffed briques (spring‑roll style parcels) that can be frozen and fried later. Fillings include seasoned ground beef, spiced chicken, garlicky shrimp, tuna‑potato, and smoked salmon‑potato. Perfect for Ramadan meals or any time you need quick, protein‑rich snacks.
Summer Mango, Avocado and Burrata Salad
A refreshing summer salad combining the juicy sweetness of mango, the creaminess of avocado, creamy buffalo burrata, fresh basil and a touch of balsamic cream. Perfect for hot summer days, it takes 15 minutes to prepare and is served immediately.
Merguez Bricks
Crispy bites of merguez wrapped in brick pastry sheets, perfect for using up leftover spicy sausages. Quick to prepare, they are baked for a golden, flavorful texture.
Turkish Menemen
Menemen is a flavorful Turkish omelette made with tomatoes, onions, mild peppers and melting mozzarella. Quick to prepare, this dish is ideal for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner. Follow each detailed step to achieve a fluffy texture and a sauce rich in flavor.
Turkish Red Lentil Soup
A creamy Turkish soup made with red lentils, carrots, potatoes and onion, flavored with tomato and pepper paste, garnished with a touch of dried mango and a drizzle of lemon. Easy, quick and ideal for vegetarian meals.
Homemade cachir with olives and smoked paprika
A homemade cachir, similar to mortadella, made from chicken or turkey cutlets, enriched with green olives, melted cheese and smoked spices. Ideal for summer sandwiches, without preservatives or nitrites.
NEMS aux CREVETTES 🍤 ultra CROUSTILLANTS en 10 MINUTES !
Crispy fried shrimp spring rolls made with rice vermicelli and brick pastry sheets, seasoned with garlic, carrot, cilantro, fish sauce and soy sauce. An easy, flavorful twist on traditional Vietnamese nems, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Invisible Apple Cake
A moist cake where the apple slices are so numerous that the batter becomes almost invisible. Easy, quick and perfect for an autumn dessert, this cake is ready in less than an hour and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Veal in sauce with quinces and prunes
A tender veal stew simmered with lightly caramelized quinces and sweet prunes, flavored with cinnamon, saffron and honey. A sweet‑savory dish perfect for festive meals or comforting dinners.
Roast Chicken Stuffed with Chinese Vermicelli, Dried Black Mushrooms and Olives
A whole free-range chicken roasted in the oven, stuffed with a flavorful mixture of Chinese rice vermicelli, rehydrated dried black mushrooms, green olives, fresh herbs and spices, all glazed with a slightly buttery mustard‑ketchup sauce. A simple, indulgent recipe perfect for a convivial dinner.
Mini Turkish rolls
Soft and slightly crunchy mini Turkish rolls, perfect for accompanying soups or salads. This homemade recipe uses a slightly sticky leavened dough, an egg‑yolk and milk glaze, and a touch of black anise seeds and white sesame seeds for crunch.
Express Seafood Pastilla
Crispy mini seafood pastillas flavored with Moroccan spices, easy to prepare for Ramadan or any festive occasion.
Harira with chicken and vermicelli
Traditional Moroccan soup, quick and economical, made with chicken, chickpeas, vermicelli and a bouquet of fresh herbs. Ideal for a comforting lunch in under 30 minutes.
Kebda Tajine (spiced lamb liver)
A flavorful Moroccan tajine made with lamb liver, preserved lemon, olives, and a blend of sweet and hot spices. Easy to prepare, simply marinate the liver for an hour and then quickly cook it in a fragrant tomato sauce.
Boubooka with tripe and zucchini
A spicy boubooka made with tripe and lungs, simmered with chickpeas, zucchini and a robust tomato sauce. Ideal for lovers of traditional Maghreb dishes, this recipe is ready in under two hours using a pressure cooker.
Olive Chicken Tagine without a Tagine
A Moroccan olive chicken tagine, made in a sauté pan and finished in the oven for a crispy skin. Marinated for an hour, simmered with warm spices, green olives and preserved lemon, this flavorful dish is served hot with bread or couscous.
Mini mil-hole crepes
Light mini semolina crepes, perfect for Ramadan or a brunch. Easy to prepare, they puff up with tiny air bubbles and cook in just a few minutes.
Je n’ai jamais GOÛTÉ d’aussi bons BEIGNETS de CHOU FLEUR 😍
Crispy, golden cauliflower fritters served with a bright lemon‑yogurt sauce. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side to accompany meat. This French‑inspired recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Strawberry mini cakes, no‑bake fraisier style
Delicious no‑bake mini cakes inspired by the fraisier, made of ladyfingers soaked in milk, coated with shredded coconut and filled with a light mascarpone cream with strawberries. Ideal for entertaining, easy to prepare and refreshing.
Mhadjeb with Brick Pastry Sheets
Quick recipe for mhadjeb (Algerian flatbread) made with brick pastry sheets, ideal for Ramadan. Easy to prepare, it can be served plain or spiced with harissa.
Easy Homemade Apple Tart
A classic apple tart, made with a homemade sweet pastry, a light apple compote and thin apple slices arranged in a rosette. Ideal for a snack or dessert, this simple recipe guarantees a golden and glossy result with 100 % success.
Tout ce qui est PETIT est MIGNON ! La recette de délicieux mini MAKROUT tout petit 😋
Mini Makroud are tiny, melt‑in‑your‑mouth semolina cookies filled with spiced date paste, fried to a golden crisp and glazed with warm honey. Perfect for tea, coffee, or Ramadan gatherings.
No‑Bake Sneakers
Small no‑bake cakes, crunchy and indulgent, made with roasted peanuts, honey, caramel and two layers of chocolate. Easy to make with sneaker molds, they are perfect for a quick dessert or a festive snack.
Express Chicken Buns
Soft small breads made with shortcrust pastry filled with a creamy chicken, spice and cheese filling, brushed with golden egg and sesame seeds. A quick and tasty recipe for a meal or a gourmet snack.
Burr Cocus with chicken and tamir (ground meat sausage)
A comforting Moroccan dish made with braised chicken, small B‑cocos dumplings, and tamir, a spiced ground‑meat sausage. Easy to prepare in one pot, perfect for a friendly lunch or dinner.
Moist Pear and Chocolate Chip Cake
An ultra‑moist cake with fresh pears and dark chocolate chips, perfect for an autumn snack. Easy to make, it combines the sweetness of pears, the crunch of chocolate and the richness of almond flour.
Sweet Couscous (Couscous CEFA)
A traditional Moroccan sweet couscous, called Couscous CEFA, made with semolina, raisins, butter and flavored with cinnamon. Ideal for Ramadan or as a festive dessert.
Fricassés en mode mini 👌🏻Petits mais terriblement bons😋
Crispy, fluffy mini fricassés filled with tuna, mashed potatoes, hard‑boiled egg, olives, capers and a kick of harissa. Perfect as a snack or Ramadan appetizer, these Tunisian‑style fried dough pockets are easy to make and can be frozen for later.
TAJINE AUX LÉGUMES PARFUMÉS AUX ÉPICES ORIENTALES 🥕 🥒🥔
A fragrant, one‑pot Moroccan‑style tajine packed with tender beef, seasonal vegetables, preserved lemon and a warm spice blend. Easy to assemble and perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Algerian Arich – shortcrust pastry with almond filling
This traditional Algerian recipe will teach you how to make arich, small shortcrust pastries filled with a delicious almond filling scented with orange blossom water, then glazed with a shiny royal icing. Follow each step to achieve golden, tender, and decorated arches, perfect for tea or as a dessert.
King's Crown with Fresh Cream
A fluffy, airy king's crown flavored with fresh cream, orange blossom water and orange zest. This traditional brioche is made in two rises, decorated with pearl sugar, candied cherries and a hidden bean inside. Easy to follow, it guarantees a 100 % success rate.
VOYAGE AU COEUR DE LA GASTRONOMIE MAROCAINE 🇲🇦
A hearty, velvety split‑pea soup seasoned with cumin, paprika and a hint of chili, just like the comforting bowls served on Moroccan breakfast tables. Served hot with crusty homemade bread, this soup is perfect for cool mornings or as a nourishing starter.
L’accord parfait : épaule d’agneau & légumes sautés avec une Marinade exceptionnelle 👌🏻
A simple, flavorful roasted lamb shoulder marinated with rosemary, honey, and olive oil, served with a colorful medley of sautéed green beans, carrots, broccoli, and baby potatoes. Perfect for a dinner party or family feast.
Duo de CROISSANTS au pesto ROUGE & VERT 🍀pour accompagner vos salades et vos soupes
Savory mini croissants made with puff pastry, mozzarella, turkey ham and two vibrant pestos – a red tomato‑basil pesto and a classic green basil pesto. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to soups and salads.
Chili con carne
A flavorful, quick and easy chili con carne, perfect for a convivial meal. This version uses ground beef, red beans, bell peppers and...
MKHANFAR ultra MOELLEUX et SPONGIEUX : la crêpe berbère parfaite!
Traditional Berber thick pancakes, known as Manfer, are fluffy, spongy, and slightly sweet. Made with a blend of flour and extra‑fine semolina, a touch of yeast and baking powder, and rested to develop bubbles, they are perfect for breakfast, snack, or a versatile base for sweet or savory toppings.
MINI BATBOUTS SPÉCIAL RAMADAN🌙
Mini Botbot are tiny semolina flatbreads cooked on a skillet, perfect for stuffing with a fragrant spiced chicken mixture. The dough is soft, slightly chewy, and can be made in large batches, frozen, and reheated whenever you need a quick snack or light meal. This recipe walks you through the dough, the chicken marination, pan‑cooking the breads, and assembly with optional fresh toppings.
Apple Puff Pastries
Slightly sweet apple rounds, coated in crispy puff pastry, egg‑golden and finished with a cloud of powdered sugar and a drizzle of salted butter caramel. A simple and quick treat, perfect for dessert or a snack.
HRIRA FACILE AU COOKEO : Le Goût du Ramadan en Version Express 🌙👌🏻
A hearty, aromatic Moroccan Harira soup made with bone‑in beef, chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, fresh herbs and vermicelli. Cooked in a pressure cooker (Cookeo) for speed, but can also be made in a traditional stovetop pressure pot.
Economical Express Madeleines
Moist, lemony, ultra‑quick madeleines to prepare. This economical version uses lemon yogurt, a blend of oils and no eggs. Ideal for a snack or a small sweet break.
ARTICHAUTS , PETITS POIDS et TOPINAMBOURS en sauce avec de la VIANDE 😋 la recette réconfortante 👌🏻
A comforting French‑style stew featuring tender beef, earthy topinambour (Jerusalem artichokes), sweet artichokes, and bright green peas simmered in a fragrant tomato‑spice broth. Cooked quickly in a pressure cooker and finished with fresh lemon to keep the vegetables vibrant.
Une idée cadeau 🎁 le BOUQUET de DATTES Enrobées 💐
A festive and elegant treat of sweet dates stuffed with Nutella, peanut butter, pistachio paste, or Kinder Bueno, then dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate and finished with crunchy nuts, coconut, orange zest and edible flowers. Skewered into a beautiful bouquet, perfect for gifting or party platters.
Salmon and Cheese Rolls with Thin Apple Tarts
Two quick recipes using puff pastry: savory rolls with smoked salmon and cheese, perfect for appetizers, and thin apple tarts, ideal for a snack. Fast, easy and delicious, they use few ingredients and are ready in under an hour.
BÖREK au FROMAGE à Partager en famille 😋Croustillant à l’Extérieur, Fondant à l’Intérieur 🇹🇷
A flaky, golden Turkish borec filled with salty cheese and fresh parsley. Made with yufka (Turkish phyllo) layers, a light sparkling‑water batter, and topped with sesame seeds, this easy oven‑baked pastry is perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Krachel maison comme au bled 😋 les brioches moelleuses à la fleur d’oranger & sésame
Ultra‑moist, fragrant brioche rolls studded with sesame and anise seeds and scented with orange blossom water. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these French‑style buns are easy to make at home using a stand mixer or by hand.
Marguerite Shortbread with Elmoren Hazelnut Spread
Delicious shortbread cookies shaped like daisies, filled with a roasted hazelnut spread (such as Elmoren or Nutella) and topped with crushed hazelnuts. Perfect for a snack, gatherings, or a little indulgent treat.