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Papaya Tart
Papaya tart — a tried-and-true, successful recipe that's very easy and uses ingredients commonly found in every kitchen. You can swap in any seasonal fruit you have available.
Genoise Sponge Cake
Genoise sponge cake — a cream-and-fruit filled cake. Can be made plain or chocolate. Loved by everyone and perfect for any occasion.
Flat Maamoul with Ashta and Pistachio
Flat (layered) maamoul filled with ashta (clotted cream) and pistachios — a special, elegant dessert worth trying. The recipe includes homemade ashta and syrup.
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.
Lemon Tart with Cranberries
A tangy lemon tart with cranberries— an easy, tasty dessert. You can substitute cranberries with any other fruit you have on hand depending on the season.
Avocado and Qishta (Cream) Dessert
Avocado and qishta — a perfectly harmonious pair. We often serve avocado juice with cottage-style qishta, but in this recipe the cream is cooked and just as delicious. Don’t forget fresh seasonal fruit!
Coconut Cake with Whipped Cream
Decorated coconut cake with whipped cream — a rich, flavorful cake for shredded-coconut lovers. Can be filled with fresh or canned fruit as well.
Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.
Cream and Mango Filled Cake
A cake filled with cream and mango... you can substitute mango with any fruit you desire. This cake is perfect for the sweetest occasions and rivals the look and taste of cakes made by professional bakers.
Homemade Ashta or Qaymar
An easy, tried-and-tested method for making homemade ashta. Ashta, or qaymar as it is called in some Arab countries, is used in many desserts, but it can also be enjoyed on its own with fruit and honey.
How to Make Raisins at Home
Raisins are among the most delicious dried fruits and one of the most commonly used. We use them in both sweet and savory dishes, so it is handy to make them at home instead of buying them ready-made.
How to Make the Easiest Tart
The easiest and best tart recipe to make at home, reliably successful. It doesn’t take long to prepare a strawberry-tart version, and you can decorate with any available fruit or whatever you prefer.
Forenwar Cake
This Forenwar cake recipe walks you through each step for a guaranteed result. Forenwar cake is one of the most delicious cakes, and you can decorate it with cream and the fruits that suit your taste.












