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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!
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.
Lebanese Lentil Kibbeh Patties
Lentil kibbeh shaped into patties. A rich traditional Lebanese dish—simple and appetizing on the table, and suitable as a main meal for healthy-eating lovers looking for a meat-free option.
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.
Almond Pudding Truffles
Pudding truffles are one of the easiest desserts to make, but they need a few hours in the fridge to set. Feel free to add more nuts to taste — try them and you’ll get hooked!
Easy Watermelon Rind Jam
Easy homemade watermelon-rind jam — a simple, distinctive recipe. Delicious spread with butter on soft or toasted bread, or used in desserts.
Homemade Apricot Jam
An easy, reliable homemade apricot jam recipe. Homemade jams are definitely tastier than store-bought — you control the fruit quality and flavor. Wonderful served with butter.
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.
Homemade Cashew Baklava
An easy, clear recipe for homemade cashew baklava. This is a rich dessert that uses a generous amount of butter or ghee, so enjoy in small portions.
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.
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.
How to Make Muhallabia Cheesecake
A wonderful recipe that combines the delicious, popular cheesecake with the widely loved muhallabia. You can make the cheesecake with a biscuit-and-butter layer or prepare a special base, detailed in the recipe below.
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.