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Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.
Easy and Quick Potato Wedges
Potato wedges — a great alternative to fried potatoes. Here is a tasty seasoning for oven-roasted potato slices. Serve as a side dish or a snack with ketchup and mayonnaise.
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.
Easy Crispy Treats
Quick, crunchy fried treats — a simple dough flavoured as you like (cinnamon or cocoa). After frying, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve.
Meat, Onion and Tomato Skillet
A quick, simple skillet of small-cut or coarsely minced meat sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Traditionally served with Arabic bread.
Breaded Kofta (Kofta Bania) / Meatballs
Breaded kofta — meatballs dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. A tasty, kid-friendly appetizer that’s easy to make.
How to Make Qishta (Clotted Cream) - Video
Qishta, or qaymar, is used in most Arabic desserts, so why buy it ready-made and canned when you can prepare it easily at home? Click the image to watch the video on how to make qishta, or qaymar.
How to Make Hummus Fatteh with Yogurt
Hummus Fatteh with yogurt is a delicious and healthy vegetarian recipe. It can be served as a side dish for breakfast or as a healthy, light dinner, especially if the bread is reduced and toasted in the oven instead of fried.
Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta
Mafroukeh is one of the most luxurious and richest of Arabic desserts. With Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta, there is no need to worry about calories! Here is the detailed recipe.
Kanafeh with Cream
Kanafeh is one of the finest Arabic desserts. Here is a detailed home recipe for Kanafeh with cream.
How to Make Avocado Guacamole Sauce
Guacamole, or avocado sauce, is a Mexican recipe that has become very popular in the Arab world. Serve guacamole as a dip with nachos or corn chips, or with chicken fajitas.
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.
How to Make Zainab's Fingers or Maamoul Cookies
A wonderful recipe for making Zainab's Fingers, or maamoul, fried and coated in syrup. Try this maamoul recipe and you're sure to love it.
Easy Namoura Dessert
Namoura is one of the most delicious and easiest Arabic desserts... and it is also among the most popular and beloved desserts. Here is the easy method in detail.
Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!
Meat Pasta
Meat pasta is one of the tastiest and easiest Italian recipes, and it is very popular across the Arab world! I wonder why kids especially love it :) There is no doubt it is super delicious.