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Arabic Safuf Cake (Light Semolina Cake)
Safuf is a light, popular Arabic sweet that’s easy to prepare. Brushing the top with syrup gives it the required shine and softness.
How to Make Kunafa with Ashta
An easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for kunafa with ashta. Inside the recipe, you’ll find a link to how to prepare the kunafa shreds, as well as the kunafa cake or pastry, for a complete recipe from A to Z.
Light Muffin Recipe
A delicious, light muffin recipe worth trying, especially since it is very easy. Your kids will love this muffin or cupcake recipe and will ask for it again and again.
Eggplant Jam
Eggplant jam is one of the easiest jams and is inexpensive. Some people keep the skin, others peel; you can add walnuts or almonds. There are different methods for making eggplant jam; this is one approach, we hope you enjoy.
Chocolate Sfoof
An inventive and delicious sfoof (semolina cake) flavored with cocoa — a kid-favorite twist. Try it for a change; you won't regret it.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura—a successful homemade recipe. Namoura is one of the most requested Arabic sweets and this particular method is very simple. Give it a try.
Mini Athmaliyyeh
Mini athmaliyyeh made in cupcake molds — small, very tasty portions of this easy-to-prepare Middle Eastern dessert. Here’s a detailed, successful method to try.
Date and Semolina Balls
Date and semolina sweets — balls made from date paste mixed with cream and semolina, filled with almonds and coated with a variety of coatings. Easy to prepare and delicious.
Kunafa with Mozzarella
Kunafa with mozzarella cheese — an easy homemade version. Served for breakfast or as a dessert. The recipe also links to the original kunafa cake method.
How to Make Caramel
A wonderful recipe for making caramel. You can use this caramel recipe as a decorative topping or as a filling for cakes and tarts, or in any dessert you like.
Easy Asruniya Kaak Recipe
A wonderful recipe made with ingredients found in every home for making Asruniya cake, also known in Lebanon as Kaak Abu Arab. Asruniya kaak is one of our favorite recipes, and this version makes it incredibly easy to prepare at home.
Turkish Chocolate Dessert
A new recipe on our site — very, very easy. Can be made using pieces of chocolate cake or plain biscuits. Try it!
Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) with Buttercream
Yule log with buttercream — perfect for the holidays. The recipe includes instructions for the sponge and the buttercream. Happy holidays!
Easy Chocolate Brownies
Easy chocolate brownies — one of the nicest and simplest cakes. This recipe bakes in about 15 minutes. Here’s the method.
French Madeleines
Madeleines — a light, delicate small cake. One of the lightest and easiest French cakes to make. No electric mixer or long oven time required — perfect with coffee or tea.
Basbousa with Custard
A wonderful dessert that combines semolina cake with a custard filling. Try this version of basbousa with custard for your guests and tailor it to your liking.
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.

















