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How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
Easy Chocolate Brownies
Easy chocolate brownies — one of the nicest and simplest cakes. This recipe bakes in about 15 minutes. Here’s the method.
Sinioura with Pistachio Filling
Sinioura (a small filled butter cookie) with a pistachio filling — a simple homemade recipe. You can leave them plain or fill them with pistachio and dust with powdered sugar.
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.
How to Make the Best Brownies?
Brownies are among the tastiest chocolate cakes, and there are many ways to make them. This brownie recipe is easy and home-friendly.
Coconut Harissa Cake
A wonderful homemade coconut harissa recipe! Harissa is one of the most popular and easiest desserts there is... very delicious and perfect for serving guests.
Eggless Choco Prince Dessert
Choco Prince, or lazy cake! An irresistibly delicious dessert made with ingredients you already have at home, and the best part is that it doesn’t need an oven. Our recipe has no eggs :) Give it a try.
Vegetable and Meat Stew
A hearty vegetable stew with meat — one of the best stews to serve alongside rice. The recipe also includes a simple basmati-with-butter method. You can add more vegetables to taste.
Potato Flatbread
A very easy potato flatbread made with mashed potatoes and flour. Serve hot with butter for breakfast or with cheeses and dairy as a bread alternative.
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.
How to Make Chocolate Eclairs
Eclairs are one of our favorite cake-style desserts. Making eclairs at home may not be easy, but this tried-and-tested recipe guides you step by step so you can achieve the result you want.
How to Make the Tastiest Custard
Custard is one of those easy, light desserts that children love very much... so what if the cup is made of a layer of plain custard and another layer with cocoa!
Easy Strawberry Jam
Strawberry jam — one of the tastiest and simplest jams to make. Use it in desserts and cakes. Learn this very easy method.
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.