Search results
“Jam-Filled Mabrusha Cake”
Zesta Library
Search result recipes
Results update across recipes, ingredients, categories, and kitchen styles.
Fruit Toast
A light, healthy and quick breakfast or dessert — toast topped with a mix of fresh fruit and jam. A sprinkle of cinnamon makes a big difference.
Easy-Sable Cookies
Sablé cookies topped with jam and powdered sugar, or chocolate and pistachio. A light dessert that’s incredibly tasty and loved by both kids and adults. Here’s the method.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
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!
Sammoun Bread
Soft, delicious sammoun bread that will fill your home with its wonderful aroma, made with a tried-and-tested homemade recipe. It is perfect for breakfast, delicious with jam, labneh, butter, and mortadella. Try it.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura—a successful homemade recipe. Namoura is one of the most requested Arabic sweets and this particular method is very simple. Give it a try.
Mini Athmaliyyeh
Mini athmaliyyeh made in cupcake molds — small, very tasty portions of this easy-to-prepare Middle Eastern dessert. Here’s a detailed, successful method to try.
Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon-Style)
Cinnamon rolls — a delicious dough roll filled with cinnamon, cocoa and sugar. Topped with sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate; add walnuts if you like.
Nutty Cookies
A simple, tested homemade nut cookie recipe the kids will love. You can fill or top them with chocolate spread or jam as you like.
How to Make Othmaliyeh or Basma Dessert
Basma or Othmaliyeh... two layers of Othmaliyeh vermicelli filled with fresh qashta (clotted cream). And of course, don't forget the pistachios, which add richness and flavor. A very special dessert, served with atr (sugar syrup).
Cheese Qatayef (Qatayef with Cheese)
Qatayef is very popular—delicious, light, and easy to prepare. Here are the cheese-filled Qatayef baked in butter in the oven. Choose your preferred filling!
How to Make Mashatih Bread
Mashatih bread is a thick, hearty loaf perfect for breakfast, served with dairy, cheeses, and jams. Why not surprise your family by making it at home and serving it warm and freshly baked? Here is a delicious Mashatih bread recipe.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
Baklava with Muhallabia
A wonderful recipe by every measure: baklava rolls filled with muhallabia! An easy, delicious recipe with ingredients found in every home and at a low cost.













