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Ma'karoun (Zeinab's Fingers)
Asabe' Zainab (Ma'karoun) — simple, easy, and very tasty pastries. A classic Arabic sweet made from pantry staples.
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.
How to Make Sfoof
Sfoof is one of the most famous and delicious Arabic desserts. Here is a new recipe for luxurious sfoof, with chefs competing to share their version of the best result.
Harisa Halva Recipe
Harisa halva is one of the richest Arabic sweets, drenched in syrup. Top it with your favorite nuts and serve it to your family and guests.
Easy Safouf Recipe
Safouf is one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts to prepare. Nothing is better than enjoying a piece of safouf with our morning coffee—here is this easy, reliable method.
How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.
Lancashire Cookies
A simple, tested Lancashire biscuit recipe you can make at home. You can choose colors or flavors to add to the dough to tailor Lancashire biscuits to your taste.
Basbousa Dessert
Basbousa dessert is one of the easiest Arabic sweets! Just mix the ingredients well, spread the batter in a baking tray, and wait for the wonderful result. Pour cold syrup over it while it is still hot.
Mdalouka Dessert
Mdalouka is one of those rich, elegant Arabic desserts that really impresses guests and family alike! Here is the recipe in detail, and we hope you give it a try.
Pasta with Pomegranate Molasses
Pasta with pomegranate molasses is very tasty. It’s prepared with long pasta, ground meat and tomato paste — pomegranate molasses makes a big difference in flavor. Try it.
Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.
Maamoul (Layered) with Dates
Layered maamoul with dates — one of the finest Arabic sweets. Homemade versions are especially satisfying. Here is a tasty recipe we hope you’ll enjoy.
English Almond Cookies
Almond cookies (almond biscuits) — very tasty. A classic English-style sweet, great for entertaining and delicious with coffee or tea. Try it.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
Chard with Cowpeas (Selaq bil-Loubia)
Chard with cowpeas — a tasty dish often eaten with bread. Nutritious and flavorful; the coriander and garlic give it a wonderful aroma.
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.
Date Tart
Date tart — a creative, nutritious dessert made of a biscuit crust and a date filling. Great to serve to children — they’ll love the dates and ask for more.

















