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Atayef with Homemade Ashta
Atayef with ashta in an easy, delicious homemade recipe... Atayef in all its forms is one of the most beloved sweets during the month of fasting, especially when filled with ashta!
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.
Homemade Ashta or Qaymar
An easy, tried-and-tested method for making homemade ashta. Ashta, or qaymar as it is called in some Arab countries, is used in many desserts, but it can also be enjoyed on its own with fruit and honey.
Kunafa Fingers with Ashta
Kunafa Fingers with Ashta is a wonderful Arabic dessert recipe, or Eastern sweets recipe, that is easy to make at home, delicious, and the result is very satisfying!
Maamoul Mad with Qashta (Cream)
Maamoul Mad with qashta — highly requested and often asked for. This is one of several recipes on our site for making the tastiest Maamoul Mad with qashta. Enjoy!
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 Mafroukeh with Ashta
Mafroukeh with ashta is one of the most sought-after Ramadan desserts. Here’s a quick homemade recipe, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make!
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.
Easy Qatayef Batter
A very easy qatayef batter you can make at home — no need to buy premade batter. Full instructions plus a link to make the cream filling.
Asafiri Qatayef (Mini Qatayef)
Asafiri qatayef filled with cream — a light and delicious dessert. You can control the sweetness by adjusting how much syrup you add later.
Pan-Fried Potato Patties
Pan-fried potato patties made with an easy, no-fuss recipe... a practical, quick recipe, and best of all, it doesn't need an oven :) Enjoy the potatoes with cheese alongside soup or salad.
Ma'karoun Fried Sweets (Ma'karoun)
Ma'karoun — an old-fashioned, popular fried sweet soaked in syrup. Rich and indulgent, it’s a longtime favorite. Here’s how to make it.
Stuffed and Fried Kibbeh
A detailed, classic stuffed kibbeh recipe. Kibbeh can be served raw, grilled or fried — this version explains every step for great results.
Crispy Fried Chicken
A very delicious homemade crispy chicken recipe that everyone will love and keep asking for again and again. It is important to marinate the chicken well for a better result and great flavor.
Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.
French Bread Dessert (Fried, Milk-Soaked)
An incredibly easy and tasty French bread dessert. If you want a quick sweet but have little time, this is ideal: the bread soaks in milk, is fried, then dipped in syrup—almost like it’s filled with cream.
How to Make Qashta with Semolina
Qashta with semolina, or semidiyya, is a delicious and very easy dessert. Serve it cold with syrup or honey. Here is the easy, tried-and-tested method.

















