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How to Make Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Zucchini in tomato sauce is an easy, tasty, vegetarian dish eaten with Arabic bread! It is even more delicious when served cold, and potatoes can be added optionally.
Maamoul Mad with Ashta Filling
Maamoul Mad with ashta filling made with a reliable homemade recipe! We recommend making it and enjoying it with family and guests. Maamoul Mad with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Give it a try!
Easiest Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy, light, and nutritious dessert we often serve to children from around one year old. Quick to prepare — here’s how to make the best rice pudding.
Crispy Mashbak (Crunchy Fried Pastry)
A clear, tried-and-true homemade recipe for crispy mashbak — a rich, delicious Arabic sweet that many love. Very easy.
Qamar al-Din Mahallabia (also called Balawza)
Qamar al-Din mahallabia, also called balawza — a light, easy dessert. You can adjust the sugar to your taste.
Pistachio Mafroukeh
Pistachio mafroukeh is a rich, much-loved Arabic dessert for Ramadan. It’s easy to make at home, decorated with nuts and served with syrup.
Muhallabia (Milk Pudding) Recipe
Muhallabia is a traditional, light and easy dessert. Each cook adjusts the sweetness and toppings to taste.
How to Make Donuts
Homemade donuts — a tried recipe for light, fluffy donuts that don’t absorb much oil during frying. A favorite with kids.
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.
Homemade Petit Fours (Butter Cookies)
A clear, reliable homemade recipe for petit fours/butter cookies. These light cookies are loved by the whole family and keep well in glass jars.
Chocolate-Dipped Candied Orange Peel
Candied orange peel dipped in chocolate — a surprisingly delightful treat. Drying the peels takes 2–3 days, but the technique is simple.
Easy Date Fingers
Date fingers (kleicha) — a classic Arabic sweet you can make at home. Try this tested recipe from Shou Tabkhin Today. Don’t forget sesame and nigella seeds for dipping!
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.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Mshabbak (Lace Sweet Pastry)
Mshabbak (also called the Arabic lace pastry) is a traditional syrup-dipped fried dessert. This recipe includes instructions for coloring the syrup, if desired.
Maha Eye Cookies
Maha Eye Cookies are a beautiful Arabic sweet in both appearance and taste. Named for their eye-like shape, they’re popular and made from widely available ingredients.
Lemon Chicken Breast
An easy homemade lemon chicken breast — a light preparation that’s especially suitable for those on a diet. Serve with plain boiled rice for a healthier meal.
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.