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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
Fried calamari tossed with peppers and a soy sauce glaze—a luxurious seafood starter you can easily make at home.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Manakish dough with natural sourdough is one of the most reliable recipes for making the best authentic manakish!
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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.

















