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Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
There are many Sfouf recipes, but this one is very easy, tested, and uses ingredients you’ll find in most homes. Best of all, it tastes delicious.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
Sfoof (Turmeric Semolina Cake)
Sfoof made at home — a tried-and-true, guaranteed recipe. This version benefits from letting the batter rest before baking for a better result. Enjoy!
Namoura (Basbousa) Recipe
A very tasty Namoura recipe made the authentic way and easy to follow. You can control the amount of syrup to achieve the sweetness you want.
How to Make Qashta with Semolina
Qashta with semolina, or semidiyya, is a delicious and very easy dessert. Serve it cold with syrup or honey. Here is the easy, tried-and-tested method.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Namoura is a popular Arab dessert—delicious but rich. Treat yourself to a small piece today! Here’s an easy, tested method for Namoura.
Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken
This easy wheat harissa with chicken doesn’t require special cooking techniques or equipment. It’s a simple, tested recipe that needs only extra simmering time to ensure the wheat grains are fully cooked.
Qatayef with Semolina and Flour
A tested homemade recipe for qatayef with semolina and flour. Follow these qatayef batter steps to make the tastiest qatayef with flour and semolina.
Tamriya with Biscuits
Tamriya with biscuits is a delicious and very quick recipe. You can make tamriya with various nuts, or even grate coconut and mix with biscuits.
How to Make Bounty Chocolate
Bounty chocolate for coconut lovers with chocolate in the easiest recipe ever! Very delicious and special, and perfect for serving guests. Try it!
Chocolate Bounty
Homemade Chocolate Bounty — so easy. Coconut lovers will be delighted: simple ingredients and effortless preparation. Now you can make Bounty at home :)
Fried Zalabia with Sareesira
Zalabia with sareesira, or semolina, or groats... so they won’t absorb oil while frying! Shape them like fingers or small loaves so you can fill them as you like for breakfast!
Chicken Curry
A very delicious Indian-style chicken curry! This popular recipe is common across the Arab world, so the ingredients are widely available—from curry powder to coconut milk.
How to Make Brioche Dough
The brioche dough is on us, the rest is up to you! Choose the fillings you like... you can stuff it with dates, chocolate, or coconut, or leave it plain!
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.
Layali Lubnan — The Authentic Way
A clear, delicious two-layer Layali Lubnan. Garnished with pistachios or grated coconut. Serve with syrup or honey, as you prefer.
How to Make Suksieh Dessert
Suksieh dessert — similar to an easy layered cake: layers of biscuits and chocolate pudding. Top with desiccated coconut and your choice of nuts. Delicious and quick to make :)
Carrot Cake
A delicious, rich carrot cake loaded with nuts, shredded coconut and raisins, plus grated carrot. It makes a healthy snack for kids — highly recommended. Enjoy!

















