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Maamoul Mad with Dates
Have you already made maamoul, or are you still looking for the perfect recipe? This one is worth trying, even if it takes a bit of precision and time.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Namoura is a popular Arab dessert—delicious but rich. Treat yourself to a small piece today! Here’s an easy, tested method for Namoura.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha — an easy, hearty meal that comes together quickly. Prepare the meatballs; the rest won’t take much time. The meatballs cook with potatoes and the dish is served with rice.
Coconut and Semolina Dessert
A simple, quick dessert that takes no more than 10 minutes and uses ingredients found in every home... and best of all, it doesn’t require an oven :)
Homemade Hareesa (Semolina Cake)
Homemade hareesa — a special recipe everyone loves. Despite its richness, it has a light texture, so you may find yourself eating more than one piece without feeling like you've had much :)
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha is a dish of Turkish origin that has become a beloved family classic across the Arab world — popular with both children and adults.
Easy Maghrebi Moroccan Recipe
The Maghrebi dish is a tasty, popular treat... It consists of very small dough balls, available fresh or dried. If you haven't tried it, give it a go—you won't regret it. Here is the Easy Maghrebi recipe. Bon appétit!
Maamoul Mad with Walnuts
Maamoul Mad with walnuts. Here you’ll find the proper maamoul mad dough, which also works beautifully with date or ashta fillings. Of course, you’ll also find the recipe for the delicious walnut filling. Make it for Eid—Eid Mubarak to everyone.
Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt
Zanakel bi-laban, also called zaqaliit bi-laban in some Lebanese regions, varies in name from one area to another, but the preparation is similar: small bulgur balls cooked in yogurt.
Indian Ladoo (Laddu)
A delicious and easy Indian sweet made with semolina, nuts and raisins. This recipe is quick and doesn’t require much time.
Namoura with Cream (Semolina Cake)
Namoura with Cream is a very delicious and elegant dessert. We recommend trying this recipe to prepare Namoura with cream in your own kitchen.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
How to Make Cake Pops
A homemade cake pops recipe — it couldn’t be easier. Turning leftover or dry cake into attractive little balls is perfect for birthdays or entertaining.
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.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
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!
Assorted Maamoul Cookies
Maamoul cookies... very delicious at any time, especially for special and public occasions. Here's how to make assorted Maamoul cookies with dates, pistachios, and walnuts.

















