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How to Make Donuts
Donuts are rich, fried sweets that kids love! Make them at home to make sure the oil is clean, and because they’re definitely more economical. Super easy!
Coconut Basbousa
Coconut Basbousa — a homemade recipe that's simply wonderful. We recommend making this quick dessert when you know guests are coming — it's delicious and easy.
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.
Cream-Topped Basbousa
A simple basbousa cut into squares and decorated with clotted cream (qeemar). Delicious in taste and presentation.
Lettuce, Avocado and Beet Salad
A light, simple lettuce-and-avocado salad — just a few ingredients and minutes to prepare. How about serving it with walnuts too? :)
Arugula (Rocket) Salad
Arugula (rocket) salad — a light, flavorful salad that each cook customizes (some add walnuts, others add pomegranate). Excellent with meats, lentils, rice or bulgur.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Fesenjan
Fesenjan is a famous dish from Iraqi cuisine made with chicken and walnuts... Have you tried it before? If you love sweet-and-sour flavor combinations, this dish is for you!
Easy Qatayef Batter
An easy, delicious, and tried-and-true qatayef batter recipe you can make at home with no trouble at all. The filling is up to you, depending on what you have on hand: pistachios, walnuts and sugar, or even cheese. Enjoy!
Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Dates Decorated with Chocolate and Nuts
This is one of those recipes you can prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan and also later for Eid hospitality! Or any time :)
Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Oatmeal banana muffins made with an easy, practical recipe! They’re delicious and healthy too. Walnuts can be added optionally, but they really enhance the flavor!
Qatayef with Cheese
Cheese-filled qatayef — a beloved Arabic sweet, especially during Ramadan, but delicious year-round. The same batter can be used to fill qatayef with walnuts (see note in recipe).
Kibbeh with Tahini Sauce
Kibbeh with tahini sauce is a delicious, uncommon dish and a creative way to serve kibbeh patties. The tahini sauce ingredients are unconventional — it includes walnuts and paprika — and this recipe is definitely worth trying.
Fig Preserves with Nuts
Fig season is here—the season of figs and delicacies, and it’s the time many people use to make the best jams and preserves. Today we share with you a wonderful, easy recipe for fig preserves, also known as fig jam.
Tray of Maamoul Madd with Ashta
Maamoul madd with ashta, a simple homemade recipe that will turn out well for every cook when you try it :) You can also use the same dough for different maamoul madd fillings such as dates and walnuts.
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.
How to Make Apple Jam with Apple Slices
Apple jam can be made smooth or with slices, and it is delicious either way, especially with dried walnuts. Here is the traditional method, resulting in golden, delicious pieces of apple.

















