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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!
How to Make Petit Fours
Petit fours, or sable cookies, are among the tastiest biscuits in the French style. They are made with a generous amount of butter. Try this recipe for reliable results every time :)
Pistachio Mafroukeh
Pistachio mafroukeh is a rich, much-loved Arabic dessert for Ramadan. It’s easy to make at home, decorated with nuts and served with syrup.
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
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.
Mshabbak (Lace Sweet Pastry)
Mshabbak (also called the Arabic lace pastry) is a traditional syrup-dipped fried dessert. This recipe includes instructions for coloring the syrup, if desired.
How to Make Othmaliyeh or Basma Dessert
Basma or Othmaliyeh... two layers of Othmaliyeh vermicelli filled with fresh qashta (clotted cream). And of course, don't forget the pistachios, which add richness and flavor. A very special dessert, served with atr (sugar syrup).
How to Make Mishabak Dessert
Mishabak is for lovers of rich sweets dipped in syrup. This dessert was very popular, and it is known for its sweetness and crisp texture. Here is how to make it.
Turkish Fried Semolina Dessert
A Turkish fried semolina dessert made with an easy, budget-friendly recipe. If you love fried sweets soaked in syrup, you’ll enjoy this one!
Layali Lubnan with Orange
Layali Lubnan with a layer of orange, plus an orange syrup too... It is not wrong to add our own touch to recipes we love and create new dishes. We tried the taste of orange with the famous Layali Lubnan dessert and loved it... What do you think? Take a look at the details :)
Rice Halawa with Clotted Cream
A successful, very delicious homemade Rice Halawa with clotted cream recipe. The recipe also shows how to make the clotted cream at home. Don’t forget the syrup when serving :)
French Bread Dessert (Fried, Milk-Soaked)
An incredibly easy and tasty French bread dessert. If you want a quick sweet but have little time, this is ideal: the bread soaks in milk, is fried, then dipped in syrup—almost like it’s filled with cream.
Maamoul Mad with Walnuts
Maamoul Mad with walnuts. Here you’ll find the proper maamoul mad dough, which also works beautifully with date or ashta fillings. Of course, you’ll also find the recipe for the delicious walnut filling. Make it for Eid—Eid Mubarak to everyone.
Chocolate-Cream Toast
A playful take on toast: toast slices drizzled with syrup, filled with a cooked cream and melted chocolate. Easy, delicious and impressive.
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 Qatayef Recipe
Making qatayef at home is easy and very delicious. You can choose the filling that suits you, such as cheese, ashta, chocolate, walnuts, or pistachios, served with syrup.
Arabic Dessert
A very easy and tasty Arabic dessert. You can serve the Arabic dessert with syrup or sugar syrup, adjusting the sweetness by the amount of syrup added.
How to Make Sugar-Free Cheese Halva
A wonderful recipe for making cheese halva without sugar. You can add syrup separately to control sweetness as you wish.

















