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Milk Apple Pie in a Pan
A homemade milk apple pie cooked in a pan — so good, very easy, delicious, soft, and of course it can be served right away with ice cream!
Mafroukah Dough Method
Mafroukah dough: a detailed homemade recipe. The recipe includes a link to make homemade qareesheh (strained cream) as well. Enjoy Mafroukah anytime — bon appétit.
Layali Lubnan — The Authentic Way
A clear, delicious two-layer Layali Lubnan. Garnished with pistachios or grated coconut. Serve with syrup or honey, as you prefer.
Tortilla Rolls with Mortadella
Tasty tortilla rolls filled with mortadella and cheese — an easy appetizer or quick breakfast. Great for kids’ school lunches. Also includes links to homemade tortilla and mortadella recipes.
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.
Chicken with Curry and Vegetables
A rich, quick meal using chicken breast that cooks fast. The combination of mixed vegetables and cooking cream makes this a complete, satisfying dish — serve with rice.
Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)
Chocolate syrup — quick and easy to make. Prepare and keep in the fridge until needed. Serves with many desserts, fresh fruit, marshmallows or ice cream.
Arabic Safuf Cake (Light Semolina Cake)
Safuf is a light, popular Arabic sweet that’s easy to prepare. Brushing the top with syrup gives it the required shine and softness.
Warad Al-Sham Dessert
Warad Al-Sham is one of the most delicious Levantine sweets. Crisp, irresistible layers of baklava dough filled with strained cream. Serve it with sugar syrup and enjoy its wonderful flavor.
How to Make Qishta (Clotted Cream) - Video
Qishta, or qaymar, is used in most Arabic desserts, so why buy it ready-made and canned when you can prepare it easily at home? Click the image to watch the video on how to make qishta, or qaymar.
How to Make Kunafa with Ashta
An easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for kunafa with ashta. Inside the recipe, you’ll find a link to how to prepare the kunafa shreds, as well as the kunafa cake or pastry, for a complete recipe from A to Z.
Maajouqa with Cheese (Maajouqa)
Maajouqa is a well-known traditional treat in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. It doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to make, but its taste and aroma linger in children’s memories for years.
Fruit Tart
We never tire of tried-and-true homemade tart recipes. This recipe is very easy and clearly explained step by step, and you can control how much cream you want to put on the tart as well as the type of fruit you use to decorate it.
Ashta with Fresh Fruits
Ashta (cream) is a staple for many desserts, and every homemaker has her own tested method. Try this recipe, which can be enjoyed with honey and fresh fruit.
Cold Semolina Dessert Loaf
A wonderful homemade cold semolina dessert! The result is like ice cream. We freeze this loaf until it is well set... super easy, practical, and inexpensive. Try it!
Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is always delicious, and the choice of fruit depends on your taste and preference. We recommend adding pineapple juice, and it can also be served with ice cream.
How to Make Athmaliya
Athmaliya is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. All the ingredients for the cream are usually available at home. Athmaliya can be a little pricey in shops, but now you won't need to buy it!
Basbousa with Pistachios and Ashta (Clotted Cream)
Basbousa with pistachios and ashta — a delicious, easy Arabic dessert. Perfect for Ramadan. Try it.

















