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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!
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.
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.
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.
Rice Tabbouleh with Chicken
Rice with chicken and minced meat, or “tatbiqa,” is one of the recipes the whole family tends to agree on! You can also substitute the meat with chicken.
Stuffed Zucchini (Kousa Ablama) in Tomato Sauce
Kousa Ablama is delicious with a tangy or tomato sauce. It's a tasty, light recipe suitable for the whole family. Find the practical method for stuffing the zucchini in this recipe. Serve with rice.
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.
Potato Puree Soufflé
Potato Puree Soufflé... This dish of potatoes and minced meat, topped with breadcrumbs, is very easy and delicious. Prepare this quick meal with simple ingredients and please the whole family.
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.
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.
Flaky Pie with Meat and Potato Filling
A very special flaky pie recipe with several detailed steps. The dough is quick and easy to prepare, especially since it does not need to rise!
Honeycomb Bread with Sweet and Savory Fillings
Honeycomb bread with a variety of sweet and savory fillings... a complete, rich recipe! This honeycomb bread doesn’t take much time because the dough needs only 40 minutes to rise! Wonderful.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh — a delicious recipe very similar to kibbeh patties, made with a bulgur dough and a meat filling. In this version the dough contains no meat — only the filling does.
Mamoul Layered with Dates (No Semolina)
Mamoul layered with dates — a very tasty, practical recipe. This dough contains no semolina so it doesn’t need long resting time. Enjoy this easy, detailed recipe.
Russian Cake
A distinctive and delightful Russian-style cake made with thin dough layers and a rich honey-egg cream. A wonderful dessert to try at home.
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.

















