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How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.
Homemade Cashew Baklava
An easy, clear recipe for homemade cashew baklava. This is a rich dessert that uses a generous amount of butter or ghee, so enjoy in small portions.
How to Make Maamoul Mad with Ashta
Maamoul mad with ashta is one of the most requested recipes in the Shou Tabkhin El Yom collection. There are many ways to make maamoul mad with ashta, and this is one of them, explained in a simple way.
Harissa with Cream
Absolutely wonderful... The Harissa with Cream recipe is superb and tastier than ever. The recipe is detailed and written in a way that makes it easy for anyone to try and enjoy the guaranteed result.
Beef Roll with Aleppo Pistachios, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy
A very special beef roll with Aleppo pistachios that you are sure to love. Serve it with potatoes and salad as desired. We serve it with mashed potatoes, Russian salad, and gravy too, and you’ll find all the details in the recipe!
Chicken Fillets with Cream and Mushrooms
So delicious, so appetizing—this is truly one of the best chicken recipes with a cream and mushroom sauce! Try it and you won’t regret it.
Saffouf with Ashta
A tried-and-tested saffouf with ashta recipe that is sure to succeed! This dessert combines the sweetness of saffouf with a layer of ashta in the middle for a result that is wonderful in both appearance and taste. Enjoy!
Milk Basbousa with Cream
A tasty and nontraditional take on Basbousa with milk cream. This recipe involves several steps and is best left overnight in the fridge, but the result is well worth the effort.
Spaghetti with Chicken and Cream
Pasta of all kinds is very popular in the Arab world. This spaghetti with chicken and cream recipe is delicious and very easy, and we’re sure you’ll love it.
How to Make Crispy Baklava
How to Make Crispy Baklava... A delicious dessert recipe with an easy dough and simple, readily available ingredients. Try this method and you may never buy ready-made baklava again.
Chicken with Mushrooms and Cream
Chicken with mushrooms and cream is a very delicious recipe that offers a change from traditional chicken dishes. It's one of the easiest and most delicious chicken with cream recipes.
Sponge Tart with Pastry Cream and Fruit
A detailed recipe for making a sponge tart with pastry cream and fruit. You can use any seasonal or available fruits to decorate the tart to your liking.
Carrot Dessert with Ashta
Carrot dessert... very delicious. This chilled dessert consists of two layers: one of cooked carrots and one of ashta. Here is the authentic way to make it, and you will definitely love it.
Chicken Fingers in Baklava Pastry
Chicken fingers wrapped in delicate baklava pastry—a creative and tasty recipe. The spice mix, Parmesan cheese, and béchamel add flavorful depth to the chicken. Give it a try and you’ll likely make it again.
Basbousa with Custard and Baklava Pastry
Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet! Here is a version with custard and baklava pastry… hoping Egyptian ladies share their own secrets of this dessert with us. Bon appétit!
Fish Tajine with Sour Cream
A sour-cream tajine — an innovative, distinctive recipe. Serve it alongside yellow turmeric-and-curry rice. It’s lovely to present food in creative ways from time to time.
Da'oqiya (Pistachio Semolina Dessert)
Da'oqiya, also called pistachio mafrouka, is a rich Lebanese dessert made from semolina dough with pistachios and a layer of cream (qishta). The recipe includes detailed steps for both the semolina layers and the cream fillings.
Italian Sweet Cannelloni
Sweet cannelloni — a distinctive Italian dessert. It takes a few precise but easy steps: crispy cannelloni fingers are filled with a cream-and-cheese mixture with raisins, pistachios and chocolate chips. Try it and tell us how you liked it!

















