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Maamoul with Ashta
Maamoul is delicious any time of year, not just during Eid :) Or at least that is what we tell ourselves so we can eat it all the time. This recipe is different from the traditional maamoul made with Aleppo pistachios or dates and walnuts; this version is filled with delicious ashta!
Cinnamon and Chocolate Cinnabon Rolls
A successful, distinctive homemade Cinnabon roll recipe — an unusual filling of cinnamon, cocoa and nuts. Serve warm, topped with chocolate sauce or the white glaze. Delicious with coffee or tea.
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
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.
Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
Chicken Fettuccine with Pesto
Fettuccine with chicken in pesto sauce is a classic Italian favorite. Try this delicious, easy version in your own kitchen for a quick Italian-inspired meal.
Beef Shawarma Marinade
A wonderful homemade marinade for beef shawarma using simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. Prepare beef shawarma with garlic yogurt sauce and the delicious vegetable salad.
Kofta and Rice
Kofta and rice is one of the most requested recipes because it is easy, practical, and great for working women, not to mention easy for kids to eat too! The sauce in this recipe is super tasty. Give it a try!
Beef Shawarma
A very easy, tried-and-true homemade beef shawarma recipe. Learn the marinade ingredients as well as the parsley salad and the tahini/tarator sauces served with it. Delicious served as a sandwich.
Kofta with Tahini Sauce
Kofta with tahini is practical, quick and easy to prepare — and very, very tasty. It’s nice to vary preparation methods from time to time; there are endless options.
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.
Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Minced Meat Flatbreads)
Turkish-style lahmacun — similar to the lahm bi ajeen we know, but Turks like to add sauce, parsley and diced peppers. Worth trying!
Maamoul Mad with Walnuts
Maamoul Mad with walnuts. Here you’ll find the proper maamoul mad dough, which also works beautifully with date or ashta fillings. Of course, you’ll also find the recipe for the delicious walnut filling. Make it for Eid—Eid Mubarak to everyone.
Falafel Salad
Falafel Salad: An innovative and elegant way to serve falafel as a salad without bread. The recipe includes links to make falafel at home and tahini sauce. A falafel's constant companion!! :)
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are among the best-known Mexican dishes in the Arab world. Try this home-tested method for chicken fajitas with avocado sauce or guacamole.
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.