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How to Make Chocolate Basbousa
Chocolate basbousa is a modern version of the famous Arabic basbousa dessert. Adding chocolate sauce turns it into a rich, distinctive new treat that satisfies our chocolate cravings.
How to Make Safouf the Traditional Way
A wonderful recipe in every sense for making safouf at home. This version of safouf made the traditional way is similar to the recipes used in famous shops for preparing Arabic sweets.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
Coconut Namoura with Custard
A wonderful and tasty recipe for coconut Namoura with custard. This Namoura takes some time to prepare, but it’s not difficult, and following the clear steps yields the best coconut Namoura with custard.
Coconut Basbousa
An easy and very delicious coconut basbousa recipe. This sweet basbousa can be prepared for guests and served elegantly at special occasions, or made to please everyone in the family.
Authentic Lebanese Namoura
Lebanese namoura with a detailed homemade method! One of the most beloved sweets across the Arab world. Learn the authentic way and impress every namoura lover!
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.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura—a successful homemade recipe. Namoura is one of the most requested Arabic sweets and this particular method is very simple. Give it a try.
Cream-Topped Basbousa
A simple basbousa cut into squares and decorated with clotted cream (qeemar). Delicious in taste and presentation.
How to Make the Best Basbousa
The best basbousa at home... why don't we like basbousa, I wonder? Maybe because it's moist? Of course, this method is guaranteed to give you the right basbousa texture.
Shanklish (Traditional)
Authentic shanklish prepared the traditional way. Shanklish is a classic preserved dairy product made from strained yogurt and aged — served at breakfast or as an appetizer.
Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan
A beautiful, innovative Basbousa with cream, this time presented in a cake pan with elegant styling. Try this Creamy Basbousa recipe and you can expect a successful and delicious result.
Authentic Sfiha with Whole Wheat Flour
Traditional sfiha made with whole wheat flour and whole grain flour for a lighter, healthier dough. You’ll find all the details you need for a successful, soft dough and a tasty filling. You can use white flour if preferred.
How to Make Barazek the Traditional Way
Delicious Barazek with a wonderful homemade, tried-and-true recipe. Find all the secrets to successful Levantine Barazek in this recipe. Enjoy!
Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa)
Muftaqa — a classic Beirut dessert that needs patience, time and effort (often more than one person helps with the stirring). With Shou Tabkhin you’ll enjoy authentic muftaqa made the traditional way.
Beet Tabbouleh
Beet tabbouleh is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians. If you have never tried this dish before or don’t know it, you should definitely get to know it. This is a modified version of traditional Lebanese tabbouleh, with beetroot and pomegranate instead of tomato. So delicious.
How to Make Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce, or Labanieh
Kibbeh in yogurt sauce, or Labanieh, made the traditional way. This is one of the classic heritage dishes. It is very delicious and can be served alongside fluffy rice.
Turkish-Style Vegetarian Kibbeh
Turkish-style vegetarian kibbeh is very special and delicious. It looks like traditional kibbeh, but it is completely meat-free. Try it and you’ll definitely love it.

















