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Puff Pastry with Date and Walnut Filling
Puff pastry with date and walnut filling — a very practical, flavorful recipe. The puff pastry is crisp and light and the filling is delicious. Serve warm or cold.
Turkish Chocolate Dessert
A new recipe on our site — very, very easy. Can be made using pieces of chocolate cake or plain biscuits. Try it!
How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
Coconut Balls
Coconut balls — with only a few ingredients you get a delightful coconut-flavored treat. Easy, quick and economical, these melt in the mouth and are loved by all.
Easy Chocolate Brownies
Easy chocolate brownies — one of the nicest and simplest cakes. This recipe bakes in about 15 minutes. Here’s the method.
How to Make Eggplant and Potato Fatteh
A light, yogurt-based variation of fatteh that’s perfect for summer. This easy Eggplant and Potato Fatteh can be served as a main course or a starter—great for warm weather. If you haven’t tried eggplant with yogurt before, you’ll be amazed by the flavor!
Basbousa with Custard
A wonderful dessert that combines semolina cake with a custard filling. Try this version of basbousa with custard for your guests and tailor it to your liking.
Low-Fat Namoura
Namoura is a popular, delicious traditional dessert. Try this low-fat, light Namoura so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Mushroom and Feta Quiche
Mushroom and feta quiche is a savory tart recipe and one of the most famous French pastry dishes. It is an easy and delicious recipe that will beautifully dress your table and delight your family and guests. Give it a try!
Carrot Jam for Decorating Desserts
Carrot jam, a homemade substitute for orange blossom and lemon blossom syrup for decorating desserts. An easy, distinctive, and truly wonderful recipe! Everyone needs this recipe before the holy month!
How to Make Green Okra with Meat
How to make green okra with meat in a wonderful, tried-and-tested recipe, especially since it is made without frying and is very healthy and light! Give it a try.
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
How to Make Lebanese Meshabbak
Lebanese Meshabbak is a rich fried dessert that’s dipped in syrup after frying — light, crispy, easy to make and very inexpensive.
Delicious Purslane Manaqish
Purslane manaqish — a delightful recipe. Purslane (also called farfahīn) is one of the tastiest greens for fattoush and salads; it can be served as a salad or made into pastries. Truly delicious.
Green Fava Beans with Cilantro and Garlic
Fava beans in oil is a light vegetarian dish served cold. These traditional village recipes are nutritious, healthy, and inexpensive.
Eggplant Boats with Vegetables
Eggplant boats with vegetables are a tasty oil-based recipe — a light dish suitable as an appetizer. You can add tomato sauce and water, simmer, then serve with rice.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
Petit Four Without Oil
Oil-free petit fours — a lovely homemade recipe. Petit fours are a light, crisp cookie loved by children and adults. Try this successful recipe.

















