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Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan
Desserts
75 minExpert

Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan

A beautiful, innovative Basbousa with cream, this time presented in a cake pan with elegant styling. Try this Creamy Basbousa recipe and you can expect a successful and delicious result.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy
Desserts
80 minExpert

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy

A simple, delicious Layali Lubnan recipe with clear, tested steps. Prepare Layali Lubnan as a creamy Eastern dessert flavored with cream and syrup, and it will impress everyone who shares it.

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake
Desserts
50 minHard

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake

A wonderful and easy recipe for making a mahalabia cake with strawberries. Try it today, and you'll love it for the way it brings together the softness of refreshing mahalabia and the delight of crisp biscuits.

How to Make Waffles
Desserts
60 minExpert

How to Make Waffles

Waffles are one of the best and tastiest ways to start the day or end it with a light dinner. Try this easy and delicious recipe for making waffles at home and enjoy the tastiest snack.

Chocolate Cake with Ganache
Desserts
90 minExpert

Chocolate Cake with Ganache

A rich, complete chocolate cake with a luscious ganache. Try this cake and it’s sure to satisfy guests and family alike.

Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert
Desserts
55 minHard

Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert

Shmeiseh is a popular traditional sweet from the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. With clear, simple steps, you can make this dessert at home using a few inexpensive ingredients. Enjoy making it and serving it.

Apple and Cinnamon Cake with Toffee Sauce
Desserts
95 minExpert

Apple and Cinnamon Cake with Toffee Sauce

A soft apple and cinnamon cake with toffee sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is very delicious. Try it and it will surely be a hit with your family and children.

Raffaello Truffles
Desserts
60 minExpert

Raffaello Truffles

A quick, delicious, and budget-friendly recipe for white chocolate Raffaello-inspired truffles—easy to make and perfect for gifting or entertaining.

Basbousa Cheesecake
Desserts
70 minExpert

Basbousa Cheesecake

Basbousa cheesecake is a dessert that combines different flavors in a harmonious way. Try this tested recipe, written out in detail, and we hope you enjoy it.

Light Muffin Recipe
Desserts
50 minExpert

Light Muffin Recipe

A delicious, light muffin recipe worth trying, especially since it is very easy. Your kids will love this muffin or cupcake recipe and will ask for it again and again.

Apple Cake
Desserts
85 minExpert

Apple Cake

Apple cake is one of the tastiest and lightest cake recipes. Serve apple cake with coffee or tea for an elegant and delicious treat.

Rice Pudding
Desserts
70 minExpert

Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is a sweet and easy classic with pantry-friendly ingredients. Try this non-traditional method for a creamy, comforting rice pudding.

Rwani Cake
Desserts
35 minMedium

Rwani Cake

Rwani Cake is a delicious cake named for its syrupy soak. Try this easy recipe that guides you step by step to a memorable, tender cake.

Caramel Custard
Desserts
50 minExpert

Caramel Custard

Caramel custard is a delicious, popular dessert. Try this easy recipe with pantry ingredients and enjoy the creamy result.

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
Desserts
30 minExpert

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home

From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.

Date Fingers and Date Cookies
Desserts
30 minHard

Date Fingers and Date Cookies

Date cookies or date fingers are among the most delicious sweets. This easy, quick recipe will have you making date cookies at home every time instead of buying them ready-made.

Orange Cake
Desserts
100 minMedium

Orange Cake

When you bake orange cake, its aroma will fill your home and you’ll be eager to cut and eat it. A wonderful, easy, and delicious recipe.

Pineapple Cake
Desserts
55 minHard

Pineapple Cake

Pineapple cake isn’t just sweet; it’s also elegant in appearance. Present this pineapple cake at your special occasions to wow guests.

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Desserts
30 minMedium

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)

Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.

Swiss Roll (Roll Cake)
Desserts
50 minMedium

Swiss Roll (Roll Cake)

There are many Swiss roll recipes, but this one is tested, easy, and we recommend making it yourself. It's important not to leave the Swiss roll in the oven for too long so you can fill and roll it easily later.

Homemade Crepe Batter
Desserts
30 minHard

Homemade Crepe Batter

There is no child on Earth who doesn't love pancakes or crepes. Make this easy and delicious crepe batter recipe for your kids to put a smile on their faces.

Macarons or Zeinab's Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Macarons or Zeinab's Fingers

There are different recipes and names for macarons or Zeinab's Fingers. We guarantee you will love this homemade, tasty recipe.

Toasted Aish al-Saraya
Desserts
65 minMedium

Toasted Aish al-Saraya

A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.

Easy Ghareeba Cookies
Desserts
30 minMedium

Easy Ghareeba Cookies

Ghreiba is among the best and most delicious Eastern desserts. Try this easy ghareeba recipe; bake just enough so they melt in your mouth.