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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.
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.
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.
Noi Pasta with Chicken and Cream
Noi pasta with chicken and liquid cream — a delicious homemade dish. This meal is rich in cheese that’s mixed into the sauce and sprinkled on top for extra richness.
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.
Easy Spinach Stew
Spinach stew is one of the tastiest and easiest stews to make, not to mention how quick it is to prepare as long as the spinach has already been washed! The challenge in this recipe is washing the spinach well; the rest is done in no time!
How to Make Lobia Stew with Meat
Lobia with meat is a classic stew, usually served with rice pilaf with vermicelli. This comforting stew is practical and delicious, especially in cold weather.
Orange and Butter Cake
Orange and butter cake — a simple, slightly dry cake made with common household ingredients and low cost. A reliably successful cake loved by children and adults.
Cocoa and Butter Cake
Cocoa cake — distinctive, easy and quick to make. Homemade desserts are always lighter, tastier and more economical. Enjoy this delicious cake with tea.
Brioche with Raisins and Coconut
Brioche with raisins and coconut — a recipe we recommend trying now. The raisin-and-coconut combination is delicious, and the dough is very easy to make.
Easy Nutella Cake
Nutella cake... mmm, delicious and definitely calorie-rich — but who cares! A small slice won't make a difference, right? :) Serve it to your kids; it's tastier than any store-bought cake and they'll be delighted to take it to school!
How to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding — an authentic, traditional recipe. This classic Arabic dessert is loved by both adults and children; it’s light and low in fat.
Brazilian Sambousek (Pastel) with Various Fillings
Brazilian sambousek (pastel) — the dough may be familiar, but the fillings are new. Discover the recipe, especially with Ramadan approaching.
Strawberry Jam (Fraise)
One of the tastiest and easiest jams to make. You can leave it chunky or mash it, according to taste. Delicious on toast with butter.
Trileçe (Turkish Tres Leches) Cake
Trileçe is a delightful Turkish cake with a distinct caramel flavor. The sponge, the caramel, and the cream are all simple to make — you just need time and patience for each stage and the result is fantastic.
How to Make a Carrot Substitute for Orange Blossom Water
Presentation and decoration are just as important as taste when it comes to desserts... they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths! Here is how to prepare carrots as a substitute for orange blossom water to decorate sweets. You will surely be glad to keep it in the fridge and use it whenever needed!
Orange Cake
When you bake orange cake, its aroma will fill your home and you’ll be eager to cut and eat it. A wonderful, easy, and delicious recipe.

















