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How to Make Crêpes
Crêpes are one of the first desserts that come to mind when we decide to make a quick, delicious sweet treat. They can be filled with whatever you like, such as jam or chocolate sauce. Here is an easy way to make them.
Semolina Kibbeh Dessert with Cream or Cream Cheese Filling
Semolina kibbeh is a sweet unlike any other. We recommend making it to impress your family and guests. It can be filled with cream or cream cheese, as you like.
Dough for Pastries
A single, versatile dough for many uses — from filled rolls to pizza, honeycomb pastries and more. We hope you try it!
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Lentil Rashta Soup
An unconventional, fresh way to prepare Rashta lentil soup, this time with dough filled with meat and reminiscent of Shish Barak. Try this recipe and you’ll get a delicious lentil rashta with a new flavor.
Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Beehive Cake with Cheese and Thyme - Video
What’s to stop the traditional beehive bread from becoming a two-tier cake filled with cheese and thyme? A great idea, especially for children’s birthday parties :)
Savory Cake
An unusual savory cake recipe made with everyday ingredients. It’s called a cake because it looks like a filled cake—actually two layers of batter with a tasty savory filling between them.
Date-Filled Croissant
A French croissant dough filled with delicious dates, a staple in many of our dessert recipes. Easy, quick, and tasty.
Cheese Pastries with a Light, Flaky Dough
A method for making soft, tender dough that yields very tasty, homemade pastries. Try preparing this dough for any cheese-filled pies you like.
Layered Fruit Cocktail
Layered fruit cocktail: four layers of delicious fresh fruit blends — mango, kiwi, cranberry, and strawberry. Follow the simple steps below to enjoy a refreshing cold drink.
Qatayef with Cheese
Cheese-filled qatayef — a beloved Arabic sweet, especially during Ramadan, but delicious year-round. The same batter can be used to fill qatayef with walnuts (see note in recipe).
Nutella Chocolate Crown
Nutella chocolate crown — a sweet stuffed pastry. The dough is filled with Nutella, sprinkled with cocoa or Nesquik, rolled, then cut into a crown shape. Have fun getting creative!
Date Cake Bracelets
These date-filled cake bracelets are perfect for holidays and special occasions, and they also make a light treat for your children’s school lunchbox. We hope you enjoy this recipe.
Honeycomb Bread with Cheese, Za'atar, and Nutella
A wonderful homemade honeycomb bread recipe... kids will be delighted to have it for breakfast, and it can also be filled with chocolate for a sweet treat :)
How to Make Foamy Yogurt
Foamy yogurt is a healthy, refreshing drink that takes little time or ingredients to prepare. It pairs well with meat-filled flatbread or any meat for a complete meal.
Rolled Mafroukeh Stuffed with Ashta
Mafroukeh in a "new look" — rolled and filled with fresh ashta. It’s the familiar mafroukeh recipe, but presented in a more distinctive and unconventional way. Here are all the details.
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.

















