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Carrot and Cinnamon Cake
A very tasty, easy and nourishing carrot-and-cinnamon cake. Grated carrot keeps the cake moist. Decorate with Kiri cream cheese frosting.
Easy Orange Cake
Easy orange cake — a classic, lightly textured loaf flavored with fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls — a much-requested recipe. They don’t need long in the oven, but the secret is letting the dough rest twice. Top with powdered-sugar icing or chocolate sauce.
Dry Mulukhiyah with Chicken
Dry mulukhiyah with chicken — a beloved, distinctive dish served with lemon and hot pepper to taste. A comforting, traditional meal.
Eish al-Saraya
Eish al-Saraya — a delightful dessert of toasted bread layers and cream. Once you try it you'll want to make it often. Topped with chopped nuts and pistachios.
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
Light Falafel (No Fava Beans)
A light falafel made without fava beans — chickpeas and potato only. Very gentle on the stomach because it won’t absorb much oil while frying. Try this method, you’ll love it.
Homemade Petit Four Cookies
Petit four — a delicious French-style cookie. Decorate with jam or chocolate to add the finishing touch to these light, crisp cookies kids love. Try this easy method.
Roasted Marshmallows in the Oven
This is a dessert that’s easy to make and sure to delight kids… and you can finish it in just 10 minutes with readily available ingredients!
Labneh Balls in Olive Oil
Making labneh, especially labneh balls preserved in jars of olive oil, is one of the classic Lebanese pantry staples. You can keep jars of labneh balls on hand to enjoy anytime, especially at breakfast.
Rice with Meat and Nuts
Rice with meat and nuts is an easy, quick dish that can be prepared as a main meal after a long workday or school day, and it suits the whole family, both adults and children.