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Easiest Way to Make Date Maamoul
Nothing beats a piece of maamoul with coffee… and maamoul in its many forms is one of the holiday favorites. Here is an exceptionally easy date maamoul recipe. Try the wonderful dough with fillings of your choice!!
How to Make Zainab's Fingers or Maamoul Cookies
A wonderful recipe for making Zainab's Fingers, or maamoul, fried and coated in syrup. Try this maamoul recipe and you're sure to love it.
Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake
A wonderful and easy recipe for making a mahalabia cake with strawberries. Try it today, and you'll love it for the way it brings together the softness of refreshing mahalabia and the delight of crisp biscuits.
Brazilian Coxinha Kibbeh
Brazilian kibbeh Coxinha is a twist on kibbeh that uses flour in the dough and chicken in the filling, offering a unique texture and flavor.
Syrian Sweet Dough Fingers
Today’s dessert is Syrian! Or that’s what it’s called: Balah al-Sham. It’s a delicious recipe that doesn’t take much effort or time. We recommend giving it a try.
How to Make Chickpea and Meat Fatteh
Chickpea and meat fatteh is a rich dish that requires some advance prep for the meat and chickpeas, and the rest couldn’t be easier! Serve it right away so the bread doesn’t lose its crisp texture.
How to Make Fried Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings in a delicious recipe.... We marinate the chicken long enough, then coat them in a mixture that gives them the desired color and crispiness! We hope you enjoy our method
Beef Shawarma Fatteh
A new addition to our site: beef shawarma fatteh. We've already tried hummus, eggplant, vegetable fattet, and beef meatballs—now add this tried-and-true recipe to the list.
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
Date Fingers (Filled Date Cookies)
Date fingers — a classic homemade treat. A reliable recipe for delicious date-filled dough flavored with fennel. Finish by coating the cookies with sesame.
Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling
A quick, guaranteed homemade butter maamoul with pistachio filling. After kneading the dough, let it rest for just 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
Shrimp with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
A light, quick shrimp stir-fry with soy sauce and mixed vegetables—low in calories and ideal for lunch or dinner. Don’t overcook the vegetables so they stay crisp and fresh. Serve with a little steamed rice or noodles.
Shreebia with Cream (Cream-Filled Pastry)
A simple, practical guide to making cream-filled Shreebiya pastries. You can control sweetness by adjusting the syrup after baking.
Namoura (Basbousa) Recipe
A very tasty Namoura recipe made the authentic way and easy to follow. You can control the amount of syrup to achieve the sweetness you want.
Bread Fritters
A very easy and practical recipe, especially when you have stale bread you don’t want to waste. Be sure to remove all moisture from the bread before frying the dough to avoid bubbles in hot oil.
Baba au Rhum Cake
Baba au rhum is a famous French dessert that is traditionally prepared quite differently from this recipe... here, baba au rhum is made in a large cake pan instead of individual molds, and it is soaked with syrup.
How to Make the Tastiest Donuts
Donuts made with a truly delicious, 100% successful recipe. No rolling pin is needed — you can simply shape the dough by hand. The chocolate sauce method is included too.
How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen
Lahm bi ajeen made with a successful, delicious recipe. The dough is to your taste and works for all kinds of manakish, and the topping is simply irresistible! Perfect for breakfast or lunch, lahm bi ajeen is always a great choice.

















