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Maha Eye Cookies
Maha Eye Cookies are a beautiful Arabic sweet in both appearance and taste. Named for their eye-like shape, they’re popular and made from widely available ingredients.
Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Oatmeal cookies with yogurt and chocolate chips that you can swap for dried fruit if you like. The yogurt makes the cookies extra tender. A delicious, easy recipe to try.
Homemade Ka'ak with Sesame
A very delicious and easy recipe for ka'ak coated with sesame and nigella seeds. Try it at home and there will be no need to buy ready-made ka'ak anymore.
Turkish Cookies
An authentic Turkish-style cookie recipe that is wonderful in every sense! Enjoy with sweet treats, as a tea-time snack with labneh or thyme, and you can pack it for kids’ lunches. It takes a bit of time to prepare, but the ingredients are common in every home.
Cream-Filled Cookies
A light and easy dessert to prepare... sure to be loved by both adults and kids.
Diet-Friendly Oat Cookies
Healthy and tasty at the same time! Difficult? Not at all. There are plenty of low-fat, delicious recipes available that we can enjoy with a clear conscience... The oatmeal cookie recipe is one of them. Bon appétit
Oatmeal Cookies
A healthy, delicious oatmeal cookie. Light and diet-friendly—so you don't have to deny yourself a treat. The flavor is similar to digestive biscuits.
Cheese Cookies
One of our favorite recipes always, anywhere and anytime! It is known as Kaak al-Esruni, but try it for breakfast with cheese and labneh, and it will stay in memory for a long time.
Homemade Cheese
Some homemade recipes can be tastier than store-bought ones, but the most important thing is that they are always healthier because we know exactly what they contain! How about making cheese with black seed today, also known as nigella or black cumin?
Al-Abbas Cookies
Homemade Al-Abbas cookies that will impress everyone who tastes these biscuits or rounds. Here is the easiest way to make these delicious cookies, with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Ghraibeh Cookies
A classic and beloved Eastern dessert. This recipe makes ghraibeh surprisingly easy and quick—not as hard as you may think. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments.
Date Fingers (Filled Date Cookies)
Date fingers — a classic homemade treat. A reliable recipe for delicious date-filled dough flavored with fennel. Finish by coating the cookies with sesame.
Kaak Cookies
A new Kaak cookie recipe that we never tire of trying, making, or eating... Try this recipe, which from the photo looks incredibly delicious.
Easy Date Fingers
Date fingers (kleicha) — a classic Arabic sweet you can make at home. Try this tested recipe from Shou Tabkhin Today. Don’t forget sesame and nigella seeds for dipping!
Nutty Cookies
A simple, tested homemade nut cookie recipe the kids will love. You can fill or top them with chocolate spread or jam as you like.
Zalabia
Zalabia made at home, with an especially delicious touch of anise! You can serve it for breakfast with labneh, for example, or turn it into a sweet treat by dipping it in sugar or syrup.
Healthy Qarqish Recipe
Healthy qarqish made with a delicious, nourishing recipe! It includes a generous mix of seeds, from sunflower and flax to sesame and more. Enjoy a light and tasty snack.
Mashed Potatoes with Green Za'atar
An inventive twist on mashed potatoes—mixed with green za'atar for a fresh, herby flavor. Serve with tart pomegranate seeds and vinegar-flavored chips for a delightful contrast.

















