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Khabeesa with Mastika
A delicious, very easy Beirut dessert. Khabeesa with mastika uses few ingredients already found in most homes, making it simple and affordable to prepare.
Harissa Tray Bake
Harissa is one of the most delicious Arab sweets. Besides being tasty and perfect for serving guests, it is very easy to make, and the result is even better than the best sweet shops.
Makhshash Dessert, or Vermicelli Dessert
Makhshash dessert, or vermicelli and biscuit dessert, is a distinctive and unusual recipe that is very popular and easy to make. It can be prepared with kataifi vermicelli if Pakistani vermicelli is not available.
Daouqieh Dessert
Beirut-style daouqieh dessert made the traditional way... and it could not be easier! We hope you try it. You can garnish it with fried nuts or leave it plain.
Turkish Walnut Dessert
A wonderful Turkish walnut dessert for serving guests that is sure to impress—and the best part is that it is very easy to make. Enjoy it with any hot drink of your choice.
How to Make Barazek Dessert
Barazek is one of the most famous Syrian and Levantine sweets. Do you like it with extra sesame? :) Try our guaranteed recipe.
Raw and Fried Qatayef Recipe
Raw or fried qatayef are among the most delicious desserts, and their name is closely associated with Ramadan... but there's no reason not to enjoy them all year round :)
Fake Aleppo Pistachio for Dessert Decoration
Fake pistachio is a clever Aleppo pistachio substitute! A smart idea that saves you from expensive nuts for decorating desserts. In just a few steps, peanuts can be turned into crushed green pistachio!
How to Make Muhallabia Dessert
Muhallabia is a delicious recipe that's easy to prepare, and its ingredients are affordable too! Don't forget the mastic, which gives it a wonderful flavor. Garnish it with a sprinkle of pistachios, and you can add more nuts if you like!
How to Make Anise Ka'ak
Anise Ka'ak — one of the easiest and most delicious kinds of ka'ak. Very tasty with coffee or tea or as a snack for children. For a more distinctive flavor, knead the dough with anise-infused water.
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 :)
How to Make Suksieh Dessert
Suksieh dessert — similar to an easy layered cake: layers of biscuits and chocolate pudding. Top with desiccated coconut and your choice of nuts. Delicious and quick to make :)
Chocolate Biscuit Dessert
Chocolate biscuit dessert with an extra layer of chocolate sauce on top for extra richness. You can add fruit or nuts inside as desired.
The Easiest Way to Make Pistachio Madlouka
The easiest and tastiest way to make pistachio madlouka at home. Madlouka is one of the popular sweets enjoyed during the holy month of Ramadan, but that does not mean it cannot be made for any occasion when you want to impress family and guests.
How Do I Make the Easiest, Tastiest Muffins?
One of the easiest and tastiest recipes for light, fluffy muffins. A tried-and-true homemade muffin recipe we recommend making for your kids today.
Chilled Semolina Dessert
This chilled semolina dessert is an oven-free sweet that takes a bit of time to prepare in layers and freeze, but the result is wonderful in every way.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.
Cold Semolina Dessert Loaf
A wonderful homemade cold semolina dessert! The result is like ice cream. We freeze this loaf until it is well set... super easy, practical, and inexpensive. Try it!

















