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Apple and Walnut Cake
An unconventional apple and walnut cake—very distinctive, nutritious and full of flavor. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled!
Quick Musakhan Chicken Rolls
Musakhan chicken is a practical, delicious recipe — the filling is wrapped in saj (marqooq) bread, baked briefly until just crisp, and served hot. Enjoy!
Tangy Lemon Sponge Cake
A tangy lemon sponge cake made without an electric mixer — easy to whisk by hand with delicious results. Top with lemon glaze or sifted powdered sugar.
Rice Halva (Halawat al-Ruzz)
Rice halva — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts made with cheese. Here is the authentic method. Serve syrup on the side for those who like it sweeter.
Apricot Jam
Traditional apricot jam made at home—fresher and tastier than store-bought. Great on winter mornings with butter on warm bread; kids will love it.
Easy Pineapple Cake
A simple homemade pineapple cake — sweet and moist. The caramel and pineapple slices on top are what make this cake so special.
Easy Homemade Shaibiyat
Homemade Shaibiyat — an unbelievably easy recipe using ready-made phyllo pastry and a simple cream filling. No need to buy Ramadan sweets when you can make them this easily.
Chocolate and Avocado Mousse
A light, delicious chocolate-and-avocado mousse. This recipe contains no added sugar, making it a healthier dessert option.
How to Make Red Pepper Paprika
A wonderful recipe for making paprika, or sweet red pepper powder, at home with no preservatives. Paprika is an essential seasoning that adds a delicious flavor to many dishes.
How to Make Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh — one of the tastiest appetizers to serve with soup or fattoush at Ramadan. The kibbeh discs can also be used to make kibbeh in yogurt or kibbeh with tahini.
Healthy Oat and Flour Cake
Oat and flour cake in an easy homemade recipe. Oats are known for their many benefits, so it’s a good idea to replace some of the white flour in the cake with oats. Using brown sugar instead of white is also the better choice! Who will try this delicious cake?!
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower salad with a mix of vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and a delicious tahini dressing. A wonderful, nourishing, healthy recipe that’s perfect for vegetarian eaters.
Sfouf
Sfouf is one of the easiest and quickest traditional desserts to make. This type of sweet is also valued for the many health benefits of turmeric, known as 'aqdat safra' in some countries.












