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Fake Orange Blossom Jam
A very practical alternative to orange blossom jam, this time made with easily available orange peels. Try this recipe to use the peels as a garnish for all kinds of Oriental desserts.
How to Make Lemon Cupcakes
A wonderful, simple lemon cupcake recipe that doesn't require much decoration or time, perfect for kids to enjoy in their lunch boxes.
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.
Sour Lemon Cake with Sauce
A homemade, tried-and-true sour lemon cake with a super easy, delicious, and refreshing sauce. Serve it cold, or at least chill the sauce. Enjoy!
Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.
How to Make Safouf the Traditional Way
A wonderful recipe in every sense for making safouf at home. This version of safouf made the traditional way is similar to the recipes used in famous shops for preparing Arabic sweets.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
Homemade Sanioura Sweets
Sanioura is a famous sweet from Sidon in southern Lebanon. A delicious dessert made with few ingredients and baked for only a few minutes. Serve plain or fill with pistachios if you like.
Semolina Cone Sweets with Dates
A wonderful recipe for making biscuits or ka'ak cones with semolina and dates. A tried-and-tested homemade recipe made with simple ingredients, and we highly recommend giving it a try.
Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon
Lentil soup with greens is one of the tastiest lentil soups. Try this cozy, flavorful, and nourishing bowl on cold or rainy days.
Meat with Lemon and Garlic
Preparing meat with lemon and garlic makes for a very delicious recipe that is also quick and practical when we are short on time or do not want to prepare a complicated, difficult dish!
Date and Semolina Balls
Date and semolina sweets — balls made from date paste mixed with cream and semolina, filled with almonds and coated with a variety of coatings. Easy to prepare and delicious.
How to Make Sfoof Dessert
Sfoof is among the tastiest and lightest Arabic sweets. This recipe guides you through a simple, step-by-step process to achieve delicious Sfoof.
Fried Qatayef with Ashta (Clotted Cream) and Walnuts
Fried qatayef filled with ashta (clotted cream) and walnuts — a complete, detailed recipe. A special dessert, perfect after iftar during Ramadan — one of the best Arabic sweets.
Marshmallow Fondant for Cake Decorating
A homemade fondant recipe that couldn’t be easier, with guaranteed results. We made this fondant with marshmallows, and you can do it too and decorate your children’s birthday cake yourself :) As for the sweetness, it is very moderate and just right.
Homemade Shaibiyat
Shaibiyat made at home — a special recipe for one of the most delicious Arabic sweets commonly served during the holy month. But you can enjoy it anytime the craving hits.
Basbousa Dessert
Basbousa dessert is one of the easiest Arabic sweets! Just mix the ingredients well, spread the batter in a baking tray, and wait for the wonderful result. Pour cold syrup over it while it is still hot.
Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)
Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.

















