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How to Make Baklava Dough
Baklava dough — a 100% successful homemade recipe. This dough is used for many sweets, including baklava, Zanoud al-Sitt, Warda al-Sham, Shaibiyat and more.
Asafiri Qatayef (Mini Qatayef)
Asafiri qatayef filled with cream — a light and delicious dessert. You can control the sweetness by adjusting how much syrup you add later.
Vegetarian Eggplant Maqluba
This vegetarian eggplant maqluba is delicious and sure to impress. We recommend using extra eggplant to make up for the absence of meat or chicken.
Sannouniya (Siliqa) — Boiled Hulled Wheat with Nuts
Sannouniya (also called Sanniniya or Siliqa) — boiled hulled wheat sweetened and topped with nuts and pomegranate. Traditionally prepared when a child's first tooth appears.
Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes — light, easy and very tasty. Ideal for a school snack; kids will love them and you’ll feel better than giving store-bought sweets full of preservatives.
Easy Homemade Barazek (Bazraq) Cookies
This easy Barazek recipe is tried and tested... Enjoy homemade Barazek because they are not easily available in every pastry shop... Make them and they will be the sweetest surprise for the family!! :)
How to Make a Carrot Substitute for Orange Blossom Water
Presentation and decoration are just as important as taste when it comes to desserts... they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths! Here is how to prepare carrots as a substitute for orange blossom water to decorate sweets. You will surely be glad to keep it in the fridge and use it whenever needed!
How to Make Maamoul
Can the holiday be sweeter without Maamoul? Maamoul stuffed with dates or pistachios has become the essential companion for all celebrations.
Coconut Macaroons - Video
A wonderful, easy coconut macaroon recipe that both adults and kids will love. Make these for your children to take to school. You can also adjust the sweetness of the coconut macaroons by decreasing or increasing the amount of sugar to taste.
Coconut Cake with Condensed Milk
A coconut cake made in an unconventional way: it is not dry, because we soak it with sweetened condensed milk, and the result is amazing. Here is how to make it.
Saffouf with Ashta
A tried-and-tested saffouf with ashta recipe that is sure to succeed! This dessert combines the sweetness of saffouf with a layer of ashta in the middle for a result that is wonderful in both appearance and taste. Enjoy!
How to Make Mini Eclairs
Eclair cake is one of the most delicious desserts of French cuisine, especially among sweets and cakes. Here is this delicious recipe, along with the cream patissiere method, of course!
Ma'amoul with Flour
Ma'amoul made with regular flour, filled with dates or walnuts. You can also make plain flour ma'amoul discs. Dust walnut ma'amoul with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Rice Halva (Halawat al-Ruzz)
Rice halva — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts made with cheese. Here is the authentic method. Serve syrup on the side for those who like it sweeter.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
Raisin and Coconut Brioche
A very special raisin and coconut brioche recipe. The dough is extremely successful and works for many sweets, and even for making croissants with different fillings.
Coconut Cake with Mango Juice
This coconut cake uses the sweetness of mango juice to reduce the amount of added sugar, resulting in a light, delicious cake. Try it!
How to Make Eid Maamoul
It’s maamoul season! Here’s a new recipe for making authentic Eid maamoul... Prepare your Eid sweets and be proud of them! Enjoy, and happy holidays!

















