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Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
How to Make Maakroun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Maakroun dessert made at home the traditional way. Also called Zaynab’s Fingers, this is a rich, easy-to-make sweet that remains a favorite for many.
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 Tray-Baked Shaibiyat
Shaibiyat is a dessert loved by both adults and children. It is delicious and nutritious, too. Learn how to make it at home with this quick, tried-and-tested recipe.
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!
Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh is one of the tastiest appetizers and can also be served as a main dish with soup or salad. When kibbeh patties are on the table they always enhance the meal. They can also be grilled.
How to Make Saffouf
How to make Saffouf... couldn't be easier or faster. Prepare this quick dessert and delight your family with it. It won't take much effort or time.
How to Make Fried Apple Pies
Easy homemade apple pies in a delicious recipe you'll surely love! We used puff pastry for light, flaky pies.
How to Make Turkish Trileçe Tatlısı
Trileçe tatlısı, or trilece tatlısı, is one of the lovely Turkish desserts, both in appearance and taste. This recipe requires a bit of precision and time, but the result will make us forget all of that.
How to Make Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh made at home—delicious. Kibbeh patties can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish alongside salad and yogurt.
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.
How to Make French Macarons with Flour
How to make French macarons with regular flour, without using ground almonds... An easy recipe for preparing one of the most famous French desserts with simple, readily available ingredients.
Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh — a much-loved dish that pairs well with salads, soups, and yogurt. Crispy outside, flavorful meat filling inside.
How to Make Almond-Stuffed Dates
A very practical recipe, perfect for vegetarians and anyone who enjoys a light, healthy dessert. Learn how to make almond-stuffed dates quickly and easily using ground almonds.
Easiest Way to Make Date Maamoul
Nothing beats a piece of maamoul with coffee… and maamoul in its many forms is one of the holiday favorites. Here is an exceptionally easy date maamoul recipe. Try the wonderful dough with fillings of your choice!!
How Do We Make the Tastiest Manakish Dough?
The tastiest, easiest tried-and-tested dough for making manakish at home. You can prepare this perfect dough and choose the filling you like, whether zaatar, cheese, kishk, vegetables, or all of them for a varied and hearty breakfast.
Easy Namoura Dessert
Namoura is one of the most delicious and easiest Arabic desserts... and it is also among the most popular and beloved desserts. Here is the easy method in detail.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.

















