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Harissa Tray Bake
Harissa is one of the most delicious Arab sweets. Besides being tasty and perfect for serving guests, it is very easy to make, and the result is even better than the best sweet shops.
How to Make Baklava at Home
How to make baklava at home from A to Z is in this recipe... Who loves making Arabic sweets? This recipe will definitely interest you and be very useful because it is detailed and successful.
Tray of Maamoul Madd with Ashta
Maamoul madd with ashta, a simple homemade recipe that will turn out well for every cook when you try it :) You can also use the same dough for different maamoul madd fillings such as dates and walnuts.
Cheese Halawa with Daaoukiyeh Filling
Cheese halawa is one of the tastiest Lebanese sweets. You may think it is difficult to make at home, but the opposite is true. In this recipe, we chose an unconventional filling for the halawa: ashta with daaoukiyeh.
Maqroun (Zainab’s Fingers)
Maqroun, or Zainab’s fingers, is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and can be made at home with ease. Use the syrup cold to get crisp pieces.
How to Make Barazek Dessert
Barazek is one of the most famous Syrian and Levantine sweets. Do you like it with extra sesame? :) Try our guaranteed recipe.
Safouf
Safouf is one of the easiest Arabic sweets to make! Whenever I think of dessert, I first think of making safouf. Some people like to decorate it with sesame seeds or nuts, and it can also be left plain.
Healthy Oat Biscuits
Healthy oat biscuits in a lovely, light recipe! You can make a batch of these biscuits and serve them to your guests, or pack them in your children’s school lunchbox instead of sweets and candy.
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”.
Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.
Sfoof Tray (Sheet Sfoof)
A tray of sfoof answers endless family requests for sweets. Sfoof is quick, easy, and delicious — great for kids' school snacks or a last-minute dessert for guests.
Warad Al-Sham Dessert
Warad Al-Sham is one of the most delicious Levantine sweets. Crisp, irresistible layers of baklava dough filled with strained cream. Serve it with sugar syrup and enjoy its wonderful flavor.
The Easiest Way to Make Pistachio Madlouka
The easiest and tastiest way to make pistachio madlouka at home. Madlouka is one of the popular sweets enjoyed during the holy month of Ramadan, but that does not mean it cannot be made for any occasion when you want to impress family and guests.
How to Make Iranian Sahan or Sowhan
Sowhan is one of the most famous and delicious Iranian sweets. Try this recipe to make Iranian sowhan at home, and you’ll see that with the recipes from the ladies at Sho Tabeekeen El Yom, everything is easy and possible :)
How to Make Safouf the Traditional Way
A wonderful recipe in every sense for making safouf at home. This version of safouf made the traditional way is similar to the recipes used in famous shops for preparing Arabic sweets.
Eggplant Jam
Eggplant jam is one of the easiest jams and is inexpensive. Some people keep the skin, others peel; you can add walnuts or almonds. There are different methods for making eggplant jam; this is one approach, we hope you enjoy.
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.
Cookie Cake - Video
Cookies in all their forms are among kids' favorite sweets... but why make small cookies if you can make one big cookie that serves everyone? Enjoy cookie cake.

















