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Qawarma and Chickpea Pastries
Qawarma and chickpea pastries — a delicious, worthwhile recipe to try. We highly recommend making qawarma at home and experimenting with this and other recipes. Qawarma is prepared with minced or very finely chopped meat.
Cheese Sambousek
Cheese sambousek — a crisp, delicious pastry dough made from flour and cornstarch with butter. Filled with a mix of cheeses and parsley; you can also fill with meat.
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.
Stromboli
Stromboli is one of the well-known pastries in Italian cuisine, especially in Sicily. This easy stromboli recipe will make you love it and want to make it again and 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!
Date-filled Maamoul
Date-filled Maamoul is one of the most beloved Maamoul cookies. This method is relatively quick. Prepare these delicious date-filled cookies to celebrate Eid. Wishing you a blessed holiday.
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Date-Filled Croissant
A French croissant dough filled with delicious dates, a staple in many of our dessert recipes. Easy, quick, and tasty.
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
Delicious Purslane Manaqish
Purslane manaqish — a delightful recipe. Purslane (also called farfahīn) is one of the tastiest greens for fattoush and salads; it can be served as a salad or made into pastries. Truly delicious.
Peanut Sweets
Peanut sweets — an inventive treat made from a simple dough filled with peanuts mixed with condensed milk, then coated in chocolate. A delicious and accessible dessert.
How to Make Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers
Light, flavorful pastries that are perfect for a snack or a quick bite. Try Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers in the style of Shou Tabkhin Today for a savory treat.
How to Make a French Tart
The French tart takes some time to prepare but is absolutely delicious. Many love tarts—especially when filled with crème pâtissière and topped with strawberries.
Hala al-Qaryoush (Moroccan Sesame Pastries)
Hala al-Qaryoush is a simple, tasty Moroccan sesame pastry that’s easy to make at home. Here’s a trusted, family-friendly version.
Apricot Jam Sablés
Sablés are one of the most delightful French sweets, and we always welcome a sablé with a hot cup of tea—so what if it’s filled with apricot jam? Pure pleasure :)
Warbat (Layered Pastry) Dessert
Warbat — similar to sha'ibiya but filled with walnuts or cream and rolled differently. The dough is the same as sha'ibiya dough.
Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.
Pasta with Chicken and Béchamel Filling
Pasta filled with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and creamy béchamel, topped with cheese. A colorful, hearty dish the whole family will love.

















