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English Fruit Cake with Dried Fruit
English fruit cake with dried fruit — very tasty, simple and popular. Its texture is slightly denser than an ordinary cake. Perfect with a cup of tea.
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.
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 Namoura
Namoura is a beloved, rich Arabic dessert. It is soaked with syrup and decorated with nuts as desired. Recipes for namoura vary only slightly from one cook to another. Here is this recipe. Enjoy!
Anise and Yellow Knot Ka'ak
Anise Ka'ak with Yellow Knot is among the most delicious cookies... Anise is one of the most fragrant spices that suits cookies and adds warmth and delight to the recipe... We highly recommend trying this tasty cookie!!
Carrot Cookie Recipe
Enjoy carrot cookies with your morning coffee. Keep them in an airtight container, and serve to guests and kids with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top for extra indulgence.
How to Make the Tastiest Custard
Custard is one of those easy, light desserts that children love very much... so what if the cup is made of a layer of plain custard and another layer with cocoa!
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.
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cake is a relatively new addition to our kitchens! You have to try it—you’ll be surprised by how delicious and light it is, and by its fragrant aroma thanks to the lovely spices added.
Snickers Cake with Peanuts
An easy homemade Snickers cake! Anyone who loves peanuts and caramel will want to try this recipe. Serve it slightly chilled so the caramel sets!
Puff Pastry with Pastry Cream
Puff pastry filled with pastry cream... one of the easiest and tastiest desserts, and also light on the stomach! Adults and kids will love it!
Zucchini Stuffed in Yogurt
Zucchini stuffed in yogurt is an easy, light, and very tasty recipe. The zucchinis are filled with rice and minced meat, cooked in yogurt, and flavored with a sauté of crushed garlic and dried mint. Delicious.
Stuffed Zucchini (Kousa Ablama) in Tomato Sauce
Kousa Ablama is delicious with a tangy or tomato sauce. It's a tasty, light recipe suitable for the whole family. Find the practical method for stuffing the zucchini in this recipe. Serve with rice.
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.
Seven-Up Cake
Seven-Up cake — a very easy, light and delicious cake. You can use Seven-Up instead of juice or milk; the acidity helps keep the cake tender and prevents it from becoming dense.
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut macaroons — a popular, easy sweet with a great taste. Using only egg whites gives them a light, delicate texture.
Noi Pasta with Chicken and Cream
Noi pasta with chicken and liquid cream — a delicious homemade dish. This meal is rich in cheese that’s mixed into the sauce and sprinkled on top for extra richness.
Almond, Pistachio and Coconut‑Coated Cookies
Crisp cookies coated in almonds, pistachios or shredded coconut. Easy, quick and delicious — one dough that you can dip in your favorite nuts or coconut.

















