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Date Cookies
One of our favorite recipes—light, clean, and perfect for family and guests. Its name varies by country; some call it Maqarota al-Tamr, others call it Ma’rouk; we’ll settle with Date Cookies as a common name.
Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese
Pasta with vegetables and cheese is a practical, budget-friendly recipe that both adults and kids love. The result is a rich yet light meal that is perfect for hot days!
Al-Nabkiyya Harissa
Al-Nabkiyya Harissa is a well-known Syrian dessert — pistachio lovers will adore it. Try this perfected method and tell us what you think.
Cheesy Potato Patties
A successful, delicious homemade recipe for cheesy potato patties — everyone will love them. Potatoes and cheese pair perfectly, here with two types of cheese.
Anise Cookies
Anise cookies — a delicious, easy-to-make variety. Fragrant and light, they pair perfectly with any hot drink.
Light Banana Cake (Diet-Friendly)
A light, delicious egg-free banana cake—perfect for enjoying a slice (or two) guilt-free.
Basbousa with Pistachios and Ashta (Clotted Cream)
Basbousa with pistachios and ashta — a delicious, easy Arabic dessert. Perfect for Ramadan. Try it.
Curried Chicken Stew
Curried chicken stew — a tasty, easy, and practical recipe, perfect for busy home cooks. Vegetables and chicken flavored with curry, served alongside rice for a complete family meal.
Ice Cream Tart with Cotton Candy
An imaginative, show-stopping ice cream tart topped with cotton candy — perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Beautiful and fun to serve.
Date Maqrouta (Delicious Date Pastries)
Date maqrouta is one of the tastiest date sweets. The method is simple but there are a few important details explained in the recipe. Enjoy!
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.
Zanoud al-Sitt (Cream-Filled Pastries)
Zanoud al-Sitt filled with pastry cream using ready-made baklava or phyllo sheets — quick to make. Prepare the easy cream and the rest is simpler. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Can be fried or baked.
Date Fingers (Filled Date Cookies)
Date fingers — a classic homemade treat. A reliable recipe for delicious date-filled dough flavored with fennel. Finish by coating the cookies with sesame.
Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling
A quick, guaranteed homemade butter maamoul with pistachio filling. After kneading the dough, let it rest for just 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
Znood El-Sitt with Saj Bread
Znood El-Sitt made with saj bread — an easy homemade dessert using a simple clotted-cream filling and saj flatbread. Quick, delicious and perfect any time.
Lemon-Orange Poppy Seed Cake
Lemon (or orange) poppy seed cake — an easy recipe for a delicious citrus cake. Keep the peel on the fruit for better flavor. Perfect with tea.
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
Apple Cake
Apple cake is one of the world’s most popular and famous desserts. When apples are in season, apple cake is the perfect way to use them in tasty recipes.