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Homemade Hareesa (Semolina Cake)
Homemade hareesa — a special recipe everyone loves. Despite its richness, it has a light texture, so you may find yourself eating more than one piece without feeling like you've had much :)
Crispy Sesame Kaak
Crispy sesame kaak — a very easy egg-free, butter-free recipe. You won’t believe it until you try it! Enjoy homemade kaak for breakfast with tea or milk.
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.
How to Make Petit Fours
Petit fours, or sable cookies, are among the tastiest biscuits in the French style. They are made with a generous amount of butter. Try this recipe for reliable results every time :)
Kunafa with Mozzarella
Kunafa with mozzarella cheese — an easy homemade version. Served for breakfast or as a dessert. The recipe also links to the original kunafa cake method.
Easy Asruniya Kaak Recipe
A wonderful recipe made with ingredients found in every home for making Asruniya cake, also known in Lebanon as Kaak Abu Arab. Asruniya kaak is one of our favorite recipes, and this version makes it incredibly easy to prepare at home.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
Easy Chocolate Brownies
Easy chocolate brownies — one of the nicest and simplest cakes. This recipe bakes in about 15 minutes. Here’s the method.
Sinioura with Pistachio Filling
Sinioura (a small filled butter cookie) with a pistachio filling — a simple homemade recipe. You can leave them plain or fill them with pistachio and dust with powdered sugar.
French Madeleines
Madeleines — a light, delicate small cake. One of the lightest and easiest French cakes to make. No electric mixer or long oven time required — perfect with coffee or tea.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
How to Make the Best Brownies?
Brownies are among the tastiest chocolate cakes, and there are many ways to make them. This brownie recipe is easy and home-friendly.
Coconut Harissa Cake
A wonderful homemade coconut harissa recipe! Harissa is one of the most popular and easiest desserts there is... very delicious and perfect for serving guests.
Eggless Choco Prince Dessert
Choco Prince, or lazy cake! An irresistibly delicious dessert made with ingredients you already have at home, and the best part is that it doesn’t need an oven. Our recipe has no eggs :) Give it a try.
Vegetable and Meat Stew
A hearty vegetable stew with meat — one of the best stews to serve alongside rice. The recipe also includes a simple basmati-with-butter method. You can add more vegetables to taste.
Potato Flatbread
A very easy potato flatbread made with mashed potatoes and flour. Serve hot with butter for breakfast or with cheeses and dairy as a bread alternative.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.