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Carrot Dessert with Ashta
Carrot dessert... very delicious. This chilled dessert consists of two layers: one of cooked carrots and one of ashta. Here is the authentic way to make it, and you will definitely love it.
Pistachio Mdlouqa with Vegan Ashta
Not just any mdlouqa recipe! This pistachio mdlouqa with vegan ashta is suitable for vegans and for anyone who avoids animal products in their diet for religious reasons such as fasting or for dietary reasons such as allergies.
Easy Mafroukeh with Fresh Ashta
Mafroukeh with fresh ashta in an easy homemade recipe... garnish with nuts or fried dough pieces, as desired. Have you ever tried making mafroukeh at home?
Namoura (Basbousa) Recipe
A very tasty Namoura recipe made the authentic way and easy to follow. You can control the amount of syrup to achieve the sweetness you want.
How to Make Qashta with Semolina
Qashta with semolina, or semidiyya, is a delicious and very easy dessert. Serve it cold with syrup or honey. Here is the easy, tried-and-tested method.
How to Make Cinnabon Basbousa
Cinnabon basbousa is a creative dessert that brings East and West together in one recipe. Rich and indulgent, it is soaked with syrup and topped with a sauce. Very delicious.
Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)
Crispy Fried Qatayef
Qatayef filled with ashta or walnuts and fried are among the tastiest Ramadan desserts. The batter is wonderful in this recipe and is specially made to turn crispy when fried.
Cheese Halawa with Daaoukiyeh Filling
Cheese halawa is one of the tastiest Lebanese sweets. You may think it is difficult to make at home, but the opposite is true. In this recipe, we chose an unconventional filling for the halawa: ashta with daaoukiyeh.
Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)
Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.
How to Make Cream Cake?
Cream cake, or qaimar cake, is a very successful and beautiful cake in both appearance and taste. Serve this rich, cream-flavored cake to your guests and family, and you are sure to win their admiration.
Shaibiyat
A new recipe and a different way to serve shaibiyat with ashta. Shaibiyat is a classic, traditional sweet, but we can always add our own touches, especially in the final decorating stage.
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
How to Make Othmaliyeh or Basma Dessert
Basma or Othmaliyeh... two layers of Othmaliyeh vermicelli filled with fresh qashta (clotted cream). And of course, don't forget the pistachios, which add richness and flavor. A very special dessert, served with atr (sugar syrup).
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.
Easy Qatayef Recipe
Making qatayef at home is easy and very delicious. You can choose the filling that suits you, such as cheese, ashta, chocolate, walnuts, or pistachios, served with syrup.
Easy Othmaliyyeh Dessert
A delicious homemade Othmaliyyeh made the easy, authentic way! The recipe includes the method for making the best ashta. Nothing beats homemade sweets! Enjoy.

















