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Easy Mafroukeh with Fresh Ashta
Mafroukeh with fresh ashta in an easy homemade recipe... garnish with nuts or fried dough pieces, as desired. Have you ever tried making mafroukeh at home?
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.
Crispy Fried Qatayef
Qatayef filled with ashta or walnuts and fried are among the tastiest Ramadan desserts. The batter is wonderful in this recipe and is specially made to turn crispy when fried.
Cheese Halawa with Daaoukiyeh Filling
Cheese halawa is one of the tastiest Lebanese sweets. You may think it is difficult to make at home, but the opposite is true. In this recipe, we chose an unconventional filling for the halawa: ashta with daaoukiyeh.
Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)
Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.
How to Make Cream Cake?
Cream cake, or qaimar cake, is a very successful and beautiful cake in both appearance and taste. Serve this rich, cream-flavored cake to your guests and family, and you are sure to win their admiration.
Shaibiyat
A new recipe and a different way to serve shaibiyat with ashta. Shaibiyat is a classic, traditional sweet, but we can always add our own touches, especially in the final decorating stage.
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.
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).









