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Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Peanut Sweets
Peanut sweets — an inventive treat made from a simple dough filled with peanuts mixed with condensed milk, then coated in chocolate. A delicious and accessible dessert.
The Best Spinach Pies!
Spinach pies made with a truly delicious recipe... from the dough to the filling, we guarantee great flavor and success with this tasty method! You can also use the dough for a variety of pies.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Almond Halawa (Almond Croissants)
Almond halawa or almond croissants are a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste! Try this detailed start-to-finish recipe including how to make marzipan dough — a perfect special treat for your celebrations.
Date Maamoul Fingers
Date maamoul made in a new way as rolls or fingers! You'll really love this recipe — the ingredients are easy to find and the method is simple, though the dough needs several hours to rest.
Hala al-Qaryoush (Moroccan Sesame Pastries)
Hala al-Qaryoush is a simple, tasty Moroccan sesame pastry that’s easy to make at home. Here’s a trusted, family-friendly version.
How to Make Fried Madloula
The fried Madloula dough is a very delicious, easy dessert, and you can control its sweetness by the amount of syrup you add.
Sesame Bread
A loaf with sesame, the aroma of dough filling the whole house. This sesame bread is very easy to make, delicious, and its aroma is irresistible.
Maamoul Mad with Ashta
Maamoul Mad with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Here is an easy, reliable method for making it. You can use the same dough for pistachio, date, and other fillings as well.
How to Make Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.
Chocolate Ganache Tart
A wonderful chocolate ganache tart recipe! For an elegant treat, try our recipe and you won’t regret it... You can also fill the tart shell to your liking, such as with pastry cream.
Easy Zanoud Al-Sitt
Zanoud Al-Sitt made with filo pastry — very easy and quick. The recipe includes how to make the qashta (clotted cream). Garnish with crushed pistachios or a splash of orange blossom and enjoy fresh.
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.
Shrimp Fajita Pie
Shrimp fajita pie is a delicious and distinctive pastry, and it's always nice to try new and creative recipes as a change of pace!
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.
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.