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How to Make Homemade Qashta (Ashta) and Qareesha
A tried-and-true home method for making ashta (qashta) or kaimr (qareesha). Prepare ashta to serve with a variety of homemade Arabic desserts from start to finish.
Lazy Cake
Lazy Cake lives up to its name! This so-called lazy cake doesn't take much effort or any special ingredients to prepare. All you need to do is mix cocoa with biscuits and a few other simple ingredients to get a delicious dessert the kids will keep asking for again and again... #Sahtein_WHena
How to Make Miftaqa Dessert with Turmeric
How to make miftaqa dessert with turmeric, also known as 'uqdat safra,' one of the famous sweets in the city of Beirut with a very distinctive flavor. It takes time and effort to prepare, but the result is worth all the trouble! :)
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
How to Make Caramel Muhallabia
Caramel Muhallabia is a traditional dessert that you can prepare and serve in a new way with this innovative recipe! An easy recipe with ingredients found in every home.
How to Make Potato Boats
Serve potato boats alongside rice and salad for a rich, complete meal that won’t take much time to prepare. Here is the recipe, step by step. Enjoy!
How to Make the Easiest Tart
The easiest and best tart recipe to make at home, reliably successful. It doesn’t take long to prepare a strawberry-tart version, and you can decorate with any available fruit or whatever you prefer.
Tuna Pasta Salad - Video
We prepared this salad with a video to show you how quick and easy it is. A tasty and healthy salad that can be a complete meal or a side dish.
Spicy Fish
There are many fish recipes, and every home cook prepares them according to their family’s taste. But this one looks absolutely delicious, and we can’t wait to try it. What about you?
Easy Potato Salad
Potato salad is one of the easiest and tastiest kinds of salads... served on its own or alongside stew, or even meat and chicken dishes, potatoes always have a place, especially when prepared as a salad.
Maamoul Mad with Ashta
Maamoul Mad with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Here is an easy, reliable method for making it. You can use the same dough for pistachio, date, and other fillings as well.
How to Make Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.
Chamois Cake with Creme Caramel
Chamois cake is one of those cakes that takes a few steps to prepare, but the result is a wonderfully moist mousse cake with creme caramel flavor and a cocoa topping. Give it a try!
Spinach and Kale Asoura
Spinach and kale asoura — a healthy, flavorful vegetarian side dish prepared similarly to endive asoura. Ideal for lovers of light, oil-based greens.
Swiss Chard Stem Dip
A simple, flavorful dip made from swiss chard stems — an easy appetizer many home cooks haven’t tried but should. Quick to prepare.
Eish El-Saraya (Arabic Bread Pudding)
Eish El-Saraya made at home — an easy, reliable recipe. Prepare this popular dessert and enjoy it with family and guests.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
Roast Beef (Rosto)
Roast beef — an impressive, special dish. It takes time to prepare but the steps are simple. Cook slowly over very low heat to achieve the desired tenderness. Serve with vegetables and sauce.

















