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How to Make Miftaqa Dessert with Turmeric
How to make miftaqa dessert with turmeric, also known as 'uqdat safra,' one of the famous sweets in the city of Beirut with a very distinctive flavor. It takes time and effort to prepare, but the result is worth all the trouble! :)
How to Make Tahini Cookies
How to make tahini cookies in a very easy recipe with simple ingredients and a taste everyone will love!
How to Make Raisins at Home
Raisins are among the most delicious dried fruits and one of the most commonly used. We use them in both sweet and savory dishes, so it is handy to make them at home instead of buying them ready-made.
How to Make Athmaliya Dessert
A clear, detailed, reliable homemade recipe for Athmaliya dessert. The recipe includes how to make the ashta (clotted cream), the sugar syrup (qatir), and the citrus blossom garnish. We hope you enjoy it.
How to Make Maakroun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Maakroun dessert made at home the traditional way. Also called Zaynab’s Fingers, this is a rich, easy-to-make sweet that remains a favorite for many.
How to Make Potato Gratin
Potato gratin — a popular French dish that’s delicious served with steak or chicken. Here’s an easy, practical method to make it.
Cake with Ice Cream Biscuits
An inventive cake baked inside ice cream biscuit shells — fun, impressive and delicious. Kids and guests will love it.
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!
How to Make Mafroukeh with Ashta
Mafroukeh with ashta is one of the most sought-after Ramadan desserts. Here’s a quick homemade recipe, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make!
How to Make the Easiest Tart
The easiest and best tart recipe to make at home, reliably successful. It doesn’t take long to prepare a strawberry-tart version, and you can decorate with any available fruit or whatever you prefer.
How do I make rice pudding?
How do I make rice pudding? It may sound simple, but rice pudding needs patience and a very low heat to get the best result. Here is the authentic method.
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.
How to Make Cheese Halva
Everyone loves cheese halva, so cooks compete to make it. Here is this easy, tested homemade recipe. Delicious and quick!
How to Make Maamoul Stuffed with Dates
Maamoul stuffed with dates is a famous and delicious Arabic dessert. This recipe guides you step by step to prepare the tastiest and easiest date-filled Maamoul.
How to Make Charlotte Dessert
Charlotte is one of the well-known desserts in the Arab world because it is easy to make and delicious. You can prepare Charlotte ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until serving.
How to Make Chicken Béchamel Pasta
Chicken béchamel pasta, or gratin, is one of those tasty, popular recipes, especially with kids. Do you prefer it with chicken or ground meat? You can follow almost the same steps to make either version.
How to Make Baklava Dough
Baklava dough — a 100% successful homemade recipe. This dough is used for many sweets, including baklava, Zanoud al-Sitt, Warda al-Sham, Shaibiyat and more.
Orange Muhallabia and Semolina Mold
An inventive orange muhallabia and semolina mold—an easy, elegant dessert. Try this recipe and tell us what you think!

















