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Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)
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40 minMedium

Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)

Abu Arab cookies are among the tastiest and most famous cookies in the Levant. Try making this type of Arooniya cookies at home—you won't buy them pre-made again.

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Low-Fat Namoura
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70 minMedium

Low-Fat Namoura

Namoura is a popular, delicious traditional dessert. Try this low-fat, light Namoura so you can enjoy it guilt-free.

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Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
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40 minMedium

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa

In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.

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The Golden Cake
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70 minExpert

The Golden Cake

An easy and very tasty recipe for the golden cake. Follow the tips in this recipe and never open the oven while baking to achieve a golden, fully risen cake.

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Beef Pastry Cups with Custard
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50 minExpert

Beef Pastry Cups with Custard

A new serving method for puff pastry cups filled with custard. Easy and quick recipe with a guaranteed, elegant result.

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Spinach Cake
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80 minMedium

Spinach Cake

A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.

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Stuffed Coconut Balls
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75 minHard

Stuffed Coconut Balls

A very delicious Algerian recipe for coconut balls stuffed with cream. Try this recipe and serve it to your guests on special occasions—you’ll get lots of compliments.

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Forenwar Cake
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90 minHard

Forenwar Cake

This Forenwar cake recipe walks you through each step for a guaranteed result. Forenwar cake is one of the most delicious cakes, and you can decorate it with cream and the fruits that suit your taste.

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Mamoul Maad with Ashta
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95 minExpert

Mamoul Maad with Ashta

Mamoul Maad with ashta is one of the most delicious and beloved Eastern sweets... and who would think of buying ready-made mamoul maad when you have this original, tried-and-true recipe that is 100% successful?

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Tahini Rolls
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Time TBDMedium

Tahini Rolls

These Turkish-inspired rolls may look involved, but they just need time for the dough to rise. They are tasty pastries this time from a Turkish kitchen.

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Sfouf
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Time TBDMedium

Sfouf

Sfouf is one of the easiest and quickest traditional desserts to make. This type of sweet is also valued for the many health benefits of turmeric, known as 'aqdat safra' in some countries.

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Fried Ice Cream
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Time TBDMedium

Fried Ice Cream

A dessert after lunch that is a little different and absolutely delightful: fried ice cream! You might think it is a complicated recipe, but it is actually very easy to make, and its taste and presentation will be the talk of your guests for a long time.

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