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Homemade Sanioura Sweets
Sanioura is a famous sweet from Sidon in southern Lebanon. A delicious dessert made with few ingredients and baked for only a few minutes. Serve plain or fill with pistachios if you like.
Caramel Chocolate Bonbons Dessert
Caramel chocolate bonbons... this method is very easy and quick, requiring only two ingredients. Prepare these delicious bonbons in record time. Kids will surely love them.
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
Grapevine Molasses Kaak
Enjoy grape molasses kaak as a dessert or a snack at any time of day. Make sure to store them well so they stay tasty longer. Here is this delicious recipe.
How to Make Thursday Kaak, or Marqad
Thursday kaak, marqad, or even Eid kaak — whatever the name in each country, this is an easy and very delicious recipe. The names may vary, but this is the easiest version. Try it!
Delicious Chocolate Cake
Any dessert that includes dark chocolate will quickly become one of our favorites. This recipe is a complete pairing of cake and ganache, and we recommend trying it because it’s easy and tasty.
Ma'arouk with Dates or Brioche
Ma'arouk, brioche, or whatever name you know it by, is one of our signature recipes! Great for mornings and evenings, with a cup of coffee or after lunch, and perfect for kids’ lunch boxes to take to school.
Znoud El Sit with Bread
Simplicity at its best... there's nothing sweeter than simplicity. This dessert is surprisingly easy, even when the recipes seem challenging, all thanks to the brilliant women of Shu Tabkhin Today for turning everyday ingredients into a luxurious, first‑class dish!
Maamoul with Ashta
Maamoul is delicious any time of year, not just during Eid :) Or at least that is what we tell ourselves so we can eat it all the time. This recipe is different from the traditional maamoul made with Aleppo pistachios or dates and walnuts; this version is filled with delicious ashta!
Easy Eish El Saraya
Eish El Saraya made at home the easy way with toast, caramel, cream and a sprinkle of pistachios on top — exactly what you need after a long day at work!
Balouza Dessert (Syrian Milk Pudding)
Balouza is one of the tastiest Syrian muhallabia-style desserts, given a special touch with orange juice. An easy recipe using ingredients found in most kitchens.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
Khabisa (Beirut-style Dessert)
Khabisa — a traditional Beirut dessert. Very easy and nutty, yet light. Don’t cut it until it has completely cooled. Here’s how to make it.
Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
Stuffed Apples with Cream and Jelly
A light, refreshing vintage dessert — apples stuffed with cream and set with jelly. Great for kids' birthday parties. Simple and delicious.
Layali Qamar al-Din
Layali Qamar al-Din, also known as baloza, is a popular dessert especially during the holy month of Ramadan, since it is a special recipe that works well after iftar or as a suhoor meal.
Smurfs Candy (Smurfs Dessert)
Smurfs candy is an easy and tasty dessert that needs a bit of chilling time in the fridge before serving.
Qashtaliyyeh
Who loves qashtaliyyeh? One of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts—try it chilled straight from the fridge, and enjoy!

















