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Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
Desserts
135 minHard

Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)

A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)

Basbousa with Custard and Baklava Pastry
Desserts
175 minHard

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!

Basbousa with Cream and Pistachios
Desserts
190 minHard

Basbousa with Cream and Pistachios

Basbousa with cream is one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. This recipe may take a bit of time, but it’s easy to make with common ingredients found at home.

Basbousa with Cream (Qashta)
Desserts
125 minHard

Basbousa with Cream (Qashta)

A delicious and easy basbousa with cream recipe—sure to become a regular in your homemade dessert rotation.

Namoura Dessert: How to Make Namoura
Desserts
130 minHard

Namoura Dessert: How to Make Namoura

Namoura is a beloved, easy Arabic dessert. Try this reliable home recipe and you’ll love it.

Milk Basbousa with Cream
Desserts
105 minHard

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.

How to Make Namoura
Desserts
155 minHard

How to Make Namoura

Namoura is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Try this quick and easy recipe, and you’ll surely love it.

Delicious and Easy Basbousa
Desserts
100 minHard

Delicious and Easy Basbousa

Delicious and easy basbousa... one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts... follow the step-by-step method... you’ll also find the syrup (qatar/shira) recipe inside the recipe... Bon appetit!

Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Desserts
115 minHard

Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)

A clear, tested recipe for easy Namoura. Namoura is one of the most delicious Arab desserts and is in high demand — enjoy!

How to Make Basbousa Dessert
Desserts
120 minHard

How to Make Basbousa Dessert

An easy, tried-and-true homemade basbousa recipe. Give the batter time to rest before baking, then let the basbousa cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

How to Make Cinnabon Basbousa
Desserts
Time TBDHard

How to Make Cinnabon Basbousa

Cinnabon basbousa is a creative dessert that brings East and West together in one recipe. Rich and indulgent, it is soaked with syrup and topped with a sauce. Very delicious.

Original Namoura Recipe
Desserts
140 minHard

Original Namoura Recipe

An easy, clear recipe for original namoura that you can make at home! One of the tastiest desserts served with syrup, give it a try.

Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
Desserts
30 minHard

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 and Walnut Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers

Date and walnut maamoul fingers are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert to prepare at home. Serve these date-and-walnut ma’amoul fingers for special occasions and holidays as a variation on traditional ma’amoul.

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh
Rice and grains
30 minHard

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh

Shakriyeh, or Laban Ummo with rice as it is also called in some regions and countries, is one of the traditional dishes that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Teach your children to enjoy our traditional dishes that are healthy and varied.

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Desserts
50 minHard

Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)

Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.

Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert
Desserts
55 minHard

Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert

Shmeiseh is a popular traditional sweet from the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. With clear, simple steps, you can make this dessert at home using a few inexpensive ingredients. Enjoy making it and serving it.

Successful Maamoul Recipe
Desserts
60 minHard

Successful Maamoul Recipe

Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.