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Fried Meat Pies
Homemade meat pies that are simply irresistible. These pies are served with a sprinkle of parsley and sumac, which gives them a distinctive touch and a tangy flavor thanks to the acidity of the sumac. We recommend trying them.
Chocolate Honeycomb Bread
Chocolate-filled honeycomb bread... Who loves honeycomb bread in all its varieties? It is one of the tastiest and prettiest pastries too. Try our special recipe.
Minced Meat and Vegetable Pie
A minced meat and vegetable pie flavored with barbecue sauce — a delicious pastry for savory-dough lovers. Serve with potatoes and salad.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Green Tortilla Bread
A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.
How to Prepare Qatayef Batter (Dough)
Qatayef remains one of the most loved desserts. Here is another take on preparing Qatayef batter with useful notes. Give it a try and share your feedback. Bon appétit!
Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a tried-and-tested homemade recipe. The flavor is wonderful because the dough is 100% successful, and you will not get enough of them. You can also use it to make different kinds of croissants and maamoul-style pastries.
How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
Sablé Number Cake
A special number-shaped sablé cake — perfect for children’s birthday parties. The cake is made with sablé dough and filled with a creamy cream-cheese filling kids and adults will love.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Shaibiyat (Filled Baklava Pastries)
Shaibiyat: a beloved, classic Middle Eastern pastry. This home recipe uses ready phyllo (baklava) sheets and an easy homemade cream filling—simple and much better than store-bought.
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.
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 Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.
How to Make Rice-Stuffed Chicken
Rice-stuffed chicken in a delicious, no-fail recipe... Who wants the method for making this dish, perfect for serving at the best family gatherings and special occasions? This method keeps the chicken tender and not dry, just as you like it.
German-Style Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a dough used for several delicious German sweets. Let's learn the recipe and serve it for breakfast or as a dessert. You can also replace the chocolate with other fillings!
Special Mini Cheesecake
Mini cheesecake made with a perfect recipe! A proper cheesecake, made the right way... and definitely one of the most delicious American desserts! A refreshing taste and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.