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Original Fried Awamat Recipe
Learn how to make authentic fried awamat with a tried‑and‑true home recipe. Try the method from Sho Tabkhin Today for the tastiest and easiest oil‑fried awamat.
Puff Pastry Stars
A super easy recipe with few ingredients yet stellar results. Puff pastry stars filled with custard or Nutella are a delicious and simple treat.
Easy Chocolate Cake
A simple, tested recipe for making chocolate cake. You can decorate the cake as you like with plain cream or ganache, with Oreo chunks or cookies.
Atayef with Homemade Ashta
Atayef with ashta in an easy, delicious homemade recipe... Atayef in all its forms is one of the most beloved sweets during the month of fasting, especially when filled with ashta!
Coconut Cake with Whipped Cream
Decorated coconut cake with whipped cream — a rich, flavorful cake for shredded-coconut lovers. Can be filled with fresh or canned fruit as well.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts — a clear, detailed, successful homemade recipe. It’s important that the dough rests in two stages. Fry in plenty of oil and decorate with chocolate, powdered sugar, etc.
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.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.
Homemade Barazek
Barazek is one of the tastiest Syrian cookies. Try this easy recipe to make the best barazek at home.
Qatayef Without Semolina
A tried-and-tested, very delicious qatayef recipe without semolina. You can choose the filling you prefer: ashta, pistachios, or walnuts with sugar.
Spinach Pastries
Spinach pastries take a bit of time to prepare, but their flavor makes the effort worthwhile. Some may enjoy adding pomegranate and walnuts for a richer color and taste.
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!
Ganache Cake with Buttercream
A ganache cake filled with buttercream — rich in flavor and appearance. Perfect for special occasions and makes a lovely gift to take to a friend's house.
How to Make a French Tart
The French tart takes some time to prepare but is absolutely delicious. Many love tarts—especially when filled with crème pâtissière and topped with strawberries.
Corn and Oat Soup with Chicken
A comforting corn and oat soup with chicken — easy and flavorful. The key step is boiling the chicken; after that the soup comes together quickly. Delicious any time of year.
Anise and Yellow Knot Ka'ak
Anise Ka'ak with Yellow Knot is among the most delicious cookies... Anise is one of the most fragrant spices that suits cookies and adds warmth and delight to the recipe... We highly recommend trying this tasty cookie!!
Carrot Cookie Recipe
Enjoy carrot cookies with your morning coffee. Keep them in an airtight container, and serve to guests and kids with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top for extra indulgence.