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Basbousa with Pistachios and Ashta (Clotted Cream)
Basbousa with pistachios and ashta — a delicious, easy Arabic dessert. Perfect for Ramadan. Try it.
Qatayef Cones with Cream
Complete recipe for making the best fried qatayef filled with homemade cream. These qatayef are shaped into cones, deep-fried, then filled — give them a try!
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Zanoud al-Sitt (Cream-Filled Pastries)
Zanoud al-Sitt filled with pastry cream using ready-made baklava or phyllo sheets — quick to make. Prepare the easy cream and the rest is simpler. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Can be fried or baked.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
Diamond Dessert (Almasiya)
Almasiya (Diamond Dessert): a traditional Arab treat that pairs milk pudding with orange milk pudding in a harmonious blend of flavors and colors.
How to Make Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Zucchini in tomato sauce is an easy, tasty, vegetarian dish eaten with Arabic bread! It is even more delicious when served cold, and potatoes can be added optionally.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts are rich, fried sweets that kids love! Make them at home to make sure the oil is clean, and because they’re definitely more economical. Super easy!
Pistachio Mafroukeh
Pistachio mafroukeh is a rich, much-loved Arabic dessert for Ramadan. It’s easy to make at home, decorated with nuts and served with syrup.
Aleppo Meshbak
Aleppo meshbak is a popular traditional sweet that rivals the finest Arab and Western desserts. Here is a clear, delicious homemade recipe.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura—a successful homemade recipe. Namoura is one of the most requested Arabic sweets and this particular method is very simple. Give it a try.
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!
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
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.
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are a beloved Asian dish that enjoys wide popularity in the Arab world. You can substitute shrimp with chicken if you wish.
Date Bateeth Dessert - Video
Today's dessert is distinctly Gulf-inspired and relies on a staple ingredient from the Arabian Gulf region: dates! Try this easy, quick, and elegant recipe to serve to guests.
Sushi
An extremely easy homemade sushi recipe! Sushi is one of the Japanese dishes that has become increasingly popular in Arab countries, which is a positive thing because it is a healthy dish that contains a high percentage of very beneficial omega-3 fats.