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How to Make Miftaqa Dessert with Turmeric
How to make miftaqa dessert with turmeric, also known as 'uqdat safra,' one of the famous sweets in the city of Beirut with a very distinctive flavor. It takes time and effort to prepare, but the result is worth all the trouble! :)
How to Make Athmaliya Dessert
A clear, detailed, reliable homemade recipe for Athmaliya dessert. The recipe includes how to make the ashta (clotted cream), the sugar syrup (qatir), and the citrus blossom garnish. We hope you enjoy it.
How to Make Charlotte Dessert
Charlotte is one of the well-known desserts in the Arab world because it is easy to make and delicious. You can prepare Charlotte ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until serving.
Dough for Fried Spinach Pies
A special dough for fried spinach pies — it doesn’t brown well in the oven, so it’s designed for frying. Try it with other fillings too.
Fried Macarons - Video
Macarons are delicious desserts, but if you’re watching your figure, it’s better to bake them instead of frying.
How to Make Crispy Fried Awamat
Homemade awamat at their best. The awamat are fried in two stages to achieve the desired crispness, and they should be dipped in cold syrup while still hot.
How to Make Aish El Saraya Dessert
Aish El Saraya is one of the easiest Arabic desserts. This recipe is made with toasted bread soaked in syrup, topped with a cooked cream layer. Garnish as desired.
How to Make Fried Ozi
Fried ozi is delicious and perfect for the most elegant occasions. All you need is cold cooked rice, which you may already have in the fridge, and ready-made sambousek dough. Follow the recipe below, and feel free to get creative with the dough shape and add nuts as you like!
How Do We Make Maqroun Dessert?
Maqroun dessert is one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic sweets for anyone who loves syrupy, rich desserts. Making it at home is very easy—you can prepare it yourself and it will turn out well the first time.
How to Make Suksieh Dessert
Suksieh dessert — similar to an easy layered cake: layers of biscuits and chocolate pudding. Top with desiccated coconut and your choice of nuts. Delicious and quick to make :)
How to Make Othmaliya Dessert Cups
A very special and delicious Othmaliya dessert served in cups. We’re used to making Othmaliya in a large wide dish, but try it this way and you’ll love it.
How to Make Safouf Dessert
Safouf is one of the most well-known Arabic dessert recipes. Its flavor and color depend mainly on turmeric or yellow coloring, which must be of high quality to achieve the desired result.
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).
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.
How to Make Bird's Nest and Fried Qatayef
Qatayef is one of the tastiest desserts and one of the lightest on the stomach. It is also easy to make at home. Here is this tried-and-tested recipe for making bird's nest and fried qatayef.
How to Make Bulbul Nest Dessert
Bulbul Nest is a traditional dessert that is widely known and beloved. With this clear recipe, making Bulbul Nest at home becomes quick, easy, and requires minimal effort.
How to Make Walnut Mafroukeh Dessert
Walnut mafroukeh with cream is definitely a homemade recipe, and so delicious! It is garnished with nuts and served with syrup. This is one of the most famous Ramadan desserts—you have to try it.
How to Make Asida Dessert
Asida is one of those traditional desserts that requires only a few ingredients and very little time to prepare. It can be served hot or cold. We recommend giving it a try—enjoy!

















