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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.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a delicious, light Arabic dessert — perfect in summer since it’s served cold. Try this easy method for a treat loved by both kids and adults.
Maghli (Caraway Pudding)
Maghli, also called caraway pudding, is a traditional Levantine sweet often served at celebrations—especially after childbirth. It takes time to make, but the result is wonderful. Don’t skip the nut garnish.
Turkish Muhallabia
In Turkey, they also love muhallabia dessert :) The method is not very different from the muhallabia you know... the differences are very small. Here is how to make it.
Easy Petit Fours
Petit fours — milk-and-chocolate cookies in a tasty, easy homemade recipe. The ingredients are simple and usually found at home, so it’s inexpensive to make.
How to Make Barazek the Traditional Way
Delicious Barazek with a wonderful homemade, tried-and-true recipe. Find all the secrets to successful Levantine Barazek in this recipe. Enjoy!
Layali Lubnan (Layali Lebanon)
Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious Lebanese desserts and very easy to make at home. Serve chilled with honey or sugar syrup.
Semolina Pudding (Haleeb bil‑Semid)
Semolina pudding — an easy and very tasty dessert. Add ghee to the biscuit topping for extra flavor. You can also add sweet cheese to make a ‘fake knafeh.’
Quick Homemade Safouf
Quick homemade safouf — an easy, fast home recipe. The quantities below make a small pan and won't take much time. Perfect for a quick, tasty treat when guests arrive.








