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Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)
Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.
Special Fruit Tart
A perfectly made, delicious homemade fruit tart that's as good as — or better than — store-bought. This detailed, reliable recipe is sure to please. Decorate with your favorite fruits and enjoy a delightful tart.
Easy Honeycomb Rolls
An ultra-easy honeycomb roll recipe—prepare the dough and fill as you like for a delicious treat or breakfast. Honeycomb rolls are one of our most requested recipes. Enjoy!
Date Syrup Cake
A very light and healthy date-syrup cake. Along with the benefits of date syrup, this recipe uses whole wheat flour so you can enjoy a nutritious dessert. Serve it to the kids too.
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.
Caramel Popcorn
Caramel popcorn — great for a movie night at home, a snack, or a light treat for kids. Here’s an easy homemade method. The caramel can also be used in many other recipes.
English Fruit Cake with Dried Fruit
English fruit cake with dried fruit — very tasty, simple and popular. Its texture is slightly denser than an ordinary cake. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Peanut Sweets
Peanut sweets — an inventive treat made from a simple dough filled with peanuts mixed with condensed milk, then coated in chocolate. A delicious and accessible dessert.
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.
Apple Cake
Apple cake is one of the tastiest and lightest cake recipes. Serve apple cake with coffee or tea for an elegant and delicious treat.
German-Style Walnut Rolls
A delicious German-style walnut spiral pastry! This dough also works for several other German sweets. We hope you’ll love this super tasty dessert—don’t miss it.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Almond Halawa (Almond Croissants)
Almond halawa or almond croissants are a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste! Try this detailed start-to-finish recipe including how to make marzipan dough — a perfect special treat for your celebrations.
Date Maamoul Fingers
Date maamoul made in a new way as rolls or fingers! You'll really love this recipe — the ingredients are easy to find and the method is simple, though the dough needs several hours to rest.
How to Make Namoura
Namoura is a beloved, rich Arabic dessert. It is soaked with syrup and decorated with nuts as desired. Recipes for namoura vary only slightly from one cook to another. Here is this recipe. Enjoy!
Anise and Yellow Knot Ka'ak
Anise Ka'ak with Yellow Knot is among the most delicious cookies... Anise is one of the most fragrant spices that suits cookies and adds warmth and delight to the recipe... We highly recommend trying this tasty cookie!!
Hala al-Qaryoush (Moroccan Sesame Pastries)
Hala al-Qaryoush is a simple, tasty Moroccan sesame pastry that’s easy to make at home. Here’s a trusted, family-friendly version.
Carrot Cookie Recipe
Enjoy carrot cookies with your morning coffee. Keep them in an airtight container, and serve to guests and kids with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top for extra indulgence.