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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!
Easy Quick Cheese Halawa (Halawet el-Jibn)
A quick cheese sweet you can make in about five minutes. This recipe proves you can make delicious desserts at home with minimal ingredients and effort.
Rice Pudding (Rice with Milk)
A homemade rice pudding recipe that's very popular with kids. A traditional, wholesome dessert that can be taken to school as a healthy alternative to sweets.
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.
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.
Cardamom Cookies
Cardamom cookies are a wonderful recipe that cardamom lovers will adore for its bold flavor and aroma. Easy to make with a few ingredients and guaranteed results—give them a try.
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!
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.
Easy Strawberry Jam
Strawberry jam — one of the tastiest and simplest jams to make. Use it in desserts and cakes. Learn this very easy method.
Kibbeh in Yogurt (Kibbeh bil Laban)
Kibbeh in yogurt is an excellent summer dish. It’s served cold and becomes even more refreshing when chilled. You can use raw, fried, or even grilled kibbeh in the yogurt, and in any case it won’t take long to cook.
Fennel Omelette Patties
A nutritious vegetarian fennel omelette — great for breakfast or as an appetizer. Fennel and eggs make a delicious, successful combination.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
Puff Pastry with Crème Pâtissière
An easy, delicious puff pastry dessert. Use ready-made puff pastry: bake, let cool, then fill with the chilled crème pâtissière. A simple treat everyone will enjoy.
Date and Quinoa Bars
A nutritious, naturally sweet treat made from dates and quinoa. Low-ingredient, no-bake, and perfect as a healthy snack without added fats.
Roast Beef (Rosto)
Roast beef — an impressive, special dish. It takes time to prepare but the steps are simple. Cook slowly over very low heat to achieve the desired tenderness. Serve with vegetables and sauce.
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.
Grape Leaves in Olive Oil (Warak Enab bi Zeit)
Grape leaves in olive oil — a classic Levantine meze loved by many. Light, tangy and flavored with olive oil; you can control the level of acidity to taste.
Homemade Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate crepes — a simple homemade recipe. Crepes are quick and easy to make and ready in minutes. Serve for breakfast or as a dessert.

















