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How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.
Lancashire Cookies
A simple, tested Lancashire biscuit recipe you can make at home. You can choose colors or flavors to add to the dough to tailor Lancashire biscuits to your taste.
Basbousa Dessert
Basbousa dessert is one of the easiest Arabic sweets! Just mix the ingredients well, spread the batter in a baking tray, and wait for the wonderful result. Pour cold syrup over it while it is still hot.
Mdalouka Dessert
Mdalouka is one of those rich, elegant Arabic desserts that really impresses guests and family alike! Here is the recipe in detail, and we hope you give it a try.
Pasta with Pomegranate Molasses
Pasta with pomegranate molasses is very tasty. It’s prepared with long pasta, ground meat and tomato paste — pomegranate molasses makes a big difference in flavor. Try it.
Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.
Maamoul (Layered) with Dates
Layered maamoul with dates — one of the finest Arabic sweets. Homemade versions are especially satisfying. Here is a tasty recipe we hope you’ll enjoy.
English Almond Cookies
Almond cookies (almond biscuits) — very tasty. A classic English-style sweet, great for entertaining and delicious with coffee or tea. Try it.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
Chard with Cowpeas (Selaq bil-Loubia)
Chard with cowpeas — a tasty dish often eaten with bread. Nutritious and flavorful; the coriander and garlic give it a wonderful aroma.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts — a clear, detailed, successful homemade recipe. It’s important that the dough rests in two stages. Fry in plenty of oil and decorate with chocolate, powdered sugar, etc.
Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Date Tart
Date tart — a creative, nutritious dessert made of a biscuit crust and a date filling. Great to serve to children — they’ll love the dates and ask for more.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is one of the most delicious types of mahshi (stuffed dishes). The filling is similar to other stuffed vegetables. You can add pieces of meat under the cabbage leaves at the bottom of the pot for extra richness.
Vegetable Pizza with Goat Cheese
Pizza is a beloved dish with endless topping possibilities. Here is how to make Vegetable Pizza with Goat Cheese. Click the recipe to learn how to prepare this delicious topping!
How to Make Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers
Light, flavorful pastries that are perfect for a snack or a quick bite. Try Za'atar Ka'ak Fingers in the style of Shou Tabkhin Today for a savory treat.
Lotus Cheesecake Without Gelatin
A wonderful Lotus biscuit cheesecake made without gelatin. It's an easy and very delicious recipe, but it does need some time to set in the fridge before serving.