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Green Fig Jam
Green fig jam made the traditional way, with all the secrets for making it successfully. This recipe gives enough ingredients for 1 kilo of figs, and you can increase the quantity as desired.
Plain Ghraybeh and Date-Stuffed Ghraybeh Recipe
Ghraybeh is a light dessert, even though it contains ghee. Its soft texture makes it especially popular. It is made with just three ingredients and can be prepared plain or filled with different fillings such as dates or pistachios.
Seville Orange Jam
Seville oranges, bouasfeer, and naranj all refer to the same fruit. Here are the detailed steps for making two kinds of jam from it: Seville orange pieces and candied Seville orange zest balls.
Date-Free Tameriya Dessert
Tameriya is one of the easiest desserts. Despite its name, it does not contain dates at all — it is made with semolina instead! Here is how to make it.
Walnut and Date Maamoul
Walnut and date maamoul — a tried-and-true homemade recipe. Maamoul is the number-one sweet for Eid. You can dust powdered sugar over the walnut maamoul after it cools.
How to Make Ka'ak al-Abbas
A delicious, easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for Ka'ak al-Abbas. Can be left plain or filled with ground dates. Known by several names, including “Thursday Ka'ak”.
Beehive Rolls with Musakhan Chicken Filling
An inventive recipe: beehive-style rolls filled with musakhan chicken (onion, sumac and nuts). Combines the traditional musakhan filling with small stuffed dough balls baked together.
Date Jam
Date jam, or date preserves, is one of the tastiest jams and is especially nice to prepare when dates are plentiful and affordable.
Beef Shawarma Fatteh
A new addition to our site: beef shawarma fatteh. We've already tried hummus, eggplant, vegetable fattet, and beef meatballs—now add this tried-and-true recipe to the list.
Maamoul with Ashta
Maamoul is delicious any time of year, not just during Eid :) Or at least that is what we tell ourselves so we can eat it all the time. This recipe is different from the traditional maamoul made with Aleppo pistachios or dates and walnuts; this version is filled with delicious ashta!
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha is a dish of Turkish origin that has become a beloved family classic across the Arab world — popular with both children and adults.
Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
Easy Maghrebi Moroccan Recipe
The Maghrebi dish is a tasty, popular treat... It consists of very small dough balls, available fresh or dried. If you haven't tried it, give it a go—you won't regret it. Here is the Easy Maghrebi recipe. Bon appétit!
Date Bateeth Dessert - Video
Today's dessert is distinctly Gulf-inspired and relies on a staple ingredient from the Arabian Gulf region: dates! Try this easy, quick, and elegant recipe to serve to guests.
Healthy Date Pudding
Healthy and delicious date pudding is a wonderful recipe in every way, bringing together the best ingredients, from milk pudding to dates, for a complete dessert that everyone will love!
Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt
Zanakel bi-laban, also called zaqaliit bi-laban in some Lebanese regions, varies in name from one area to another, but the preparation is similar: small bulgur balls cooked in yogurt.
Tender Date Cake with Caramel Sauce
A moist date cake that stands out — topped with a delicious caramel sauce that perfectly complements the dates. An easy, special dessert to enjoy with guests.
How to Make Cake Pops
A homemade cake pops recipe — it couldn’t be easier. Turning leftover or dry cake into attractive little balls is perfect for birthdays or entertaining.