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Macaroni with Yogurt and Ground Beef
Macaroni in yogurt with ground beef and pine nuts on top — a dish you'll enjoy in hot weather. It's easy and quick to prepare.
Date Syrup Cake
A very light and healthy date-syrup cake. Along with the benefits of date syrup, this recipe uses whole wheat flour so you can enjoy a nutritious dessert. Serve it to the kids too.
Qatayef Without Semolina
A tried-and-tested, very delicious qatayef recipe without semolina. You can choose the filling you prefer: ashta, pistachios, or walnuts with sugar.
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.
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!
Grilled Meat Kibbeh
Grilled meat kibbeh with a wonderful flavor and a traditional filling of meat, fat, and walnuts. The method is explained in detail and is definitely worth trying.
Almond Pudding Truffles
Pudding truffles are one of the easiest desserts to make, but they need a few hours in the fridge to set. Feel free to add more nuts to taste — try them and you’ll get hooked!
Pumpkin (Squash) Kibbeh
Pumpkin (squash) kibbeh — a delicious traditional vegetarian dish. Preparation takes some time but the result is excellent. Choose spinach or chard for the filling and add walnuts, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices for great flavor.
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.
How to Prepare Mafrouka
Mafrouka is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts, layered with cream and nuts. It may seem challenging, but it’s actually quite simple—here are steps to make a superb Mafrouka.
Eggplant with Minced Meat and Vegetables
Eggplant with minced meat and vegetables in an easy recipe every home cook will love. It can be served as a stew alongside fluffy rice or even plain boiled rice for a completely healthy meal.
Chicken Musakhan with Saj Bread
Chicken musakhan is a delicious, easy recipe made with a few simple, budget-friendly ingredients! We also recommend using pre-boiled chicken you may have on hand and not know what to do with—musakhan is definitely the answer.
Ma'amoul with Flour
Ma'amoul made with regular flour, filled with dates or walnuts. You can also make plain flour ma'amoul discs. Dust walnut ma'amoul with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
How to Make Hala Al-Ruz (Rice Dessert)
An easy Hala Al-Ruz recipe made with commonly available ingredients. You can garnish it as you like with nuts or lemon-blossom (zahr) water.
Special Pumpkin Kibbeh
A vegetarian pumpkin kibbeh filled with spinach, chickpeas, pomegranate, and walnuts too! An irresistible recipe you have to try. You can bake or fry the kibbeh, as you like.
Maamoul Tart
An inventive tart that combines the flavor of maamoul dough with the shape and concept of a French tart. Filled with clotted cream (qishta) and nuts—delicious.
Oatmeal Cookies
A very special oatmeal cookie recipe — wholesome and delicious. These cookies combine oats with chocolate chips and dried fruit. Walnuts can be added if you like :)
Qashtuliyah with Kunafa Threads
Qashtuliyah with kunafa (kataifi) threads — the creamy qashtuliyah topped with shredded kunafa pastry and sprinkled with crunchy nuts. A delicious, inventive dessert.