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Warbat (Layered Pastry) Dessert
Warbat — similar to sha'ibiya but filled with walnuts or cream and rolled differently. The dough is the same as sha'ibiya dough.
Almond, Pistachio and Coconut‑Coated Cookies
Crisp cookies coated in almonds, pistachios or shredded coconut. Easy, quick and delicious — one dough that you can dip in your favorite nuts or coconut.
Kibbeh Hila
A heritage classic! Kibbeh Hila is a traditional dish our ancestors prepared when meat was scarce, using dough and bulgur to compensate for the lack of meat. Hence the name Kibbeh Hila.
Brioche with Raisins and Coconut
Brioche with raisins and coconut — a recipe we recommend trying now. The raisin-and-coconut combination is delicious, and the dough is very easy to make.
Brazilian Sambousek (Pastel) with Various Fillings
Brazilian sambousek (pastel) — the dough may be familiar, but the fillings are new. Discover the recipe, especially with Ramadan approaching.
Melbessa — Eggplant Stuffed and Wrapped in Kibbeh
Melbessa — a distinctive and delicious dish: eggplant stuffed and wrapped in kibbeh dough, baked in the oven and served with rice and tomato sauce. A unique recipe to try.
Kibbeh in Yogurt
Kibbeh in yogurt — a clear, detailed homemade recipe. Find instructions for making the kibbeh dough and filling. Garnish with dried mint and serve hot or cold.
Honeycomb Bread with Sweet and Savory Fillings
Honeycomb bread with a variety of sweet and savory fillings... a complete, rich recipe! This honeycomb bread doesn’t take much time because the dough needs only 40 minutes to rise! Wonderful.
Homemade Qatayef Recipe
Qatayef made with a detailed homemade recipe from A to Z — from the dough to the walnut and ashta fillings, plus the sugar syrup! Enjoy.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh — a delicious recipe very similar to kibbeh patties, made with a bulgur dough and a meat filling. In this version the dough contains no meat — only the filling does.
Mamoul Layered with Dates (No Semolina)
Mamoul layered with dates — a very tasty, practical recipe. This dough contains no semolina so it doesn’t need long resting time. Enjoy this easy, detailed recipe.
Russian Cake
A distinctive and delightful Russian-style cake made with thin dough layers and a rich honey-egg cream. A wonderful dessert to try at home.
Easy Kibbeh in a Tray Recipe
Kibbeh in a tray... one of the most delicious dishes that steals the spotlight when served. Learn how to prepare the kibbeh dough and filling authentically.
Spinach and Cheese Berek
Spinach and cheese berek is one of the most delicious pastries. Learn this easy recipe and enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of tea. It also makes a great wholesome snack to send with the kids to school!
Raisin and Coconut Brioche
A very special raisin and coconut brioche recipe. The dough is extremely successful and works for many sweets, and even for making croissants with different fillings.
How to Make Crispy Baklava
How to Make Crispy Baklava... A delicious dessert recipe with an easy dough and simple, readily available ingredients. Try this method and you may never buy ready-made baklava again.
Italian Focaccia Bread with Vegetables
Focaccia bread... Some might mistake this picture for pizza, but in reality, it's one of the most delicious types of Italian bread called Focaccia. We've chosen a tasty vegetable topping for the dough, but the topping options are endless...
Egg-Free Turkish Cookies
Egg-free Turkish cookies—crisp, crunchy, and reliably perfect every time. The dough is ultra-easy to handle, and shaping is quick.

















