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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.

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce
Sauces and dips
55 minHard

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce

Fried calamari tossed with peppers and a soy sauce glaze—a luxurious seafood starter you can easily make at home.

Thin Samosa Dough
Pastries and baking
30 minMedium

Thin Samosa Dough

Making pies or samosas at home has never been easier... Try this tried-and-tested recipe for samosa dough or pie dough... As for the filling, it is up to you

Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

Homemade Manakeesh Dough

Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Desserts
50 minHard

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup

Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video
Salads and appetizers
55 minMedium

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video

Just three ingredients, and you’ll have a spectacular dish! Serve grapes dipped in cream cheese with pistachios for your gatherings, and we guarantee your guests will love it.

Stuffed Coconut Balls
Desserts
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.

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.

Manakish Dough with Natural Sourdough
Breads and flatbreads
Time TBDExpert

Manakish Dough with Natural Sourdough

Manakish dough with natural sourdough is one of the most reliable recipes for making the best authentic manakish!

Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
Desserts
30 minHard

Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling

This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.

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.

Original Croissant Recipe
Breakfast and brunch
40 minMedium

Original Croissant Recipe

A home-tested, guaranteed method for making the original croissant. This croissant recipe requires some patience, as the dough must be rolled and refrigerated multiple times to achieve the desired result.

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Desserts
50 minHard

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)

Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.

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.

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Desserts
55 minHard

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.

Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling
Desserts
55 minHard

Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling

A quick, guaranteed homemade butter maamoul with pistachio filling. After kneading the dough, let it rest for just 30 minutes before shaping and baking.

Cream-Filled Athmaliya Pastry
Desserts
60 minExpert

Cream-Filled Athmaliya Pastry

A delicious, tested home recipe for a cream-filled Athmaliya pastry. You can use store-bought Athmaliya dough to prepare this recipe, or click the link inside the recipe for instructions to make the dough at home.

How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)

Churros — fried dough — are a delicious sweet from Latin kitchens. Very easy to make, but the dough should rest for a full day before frying. Try them with melted chocolate and strawberries.