Arabic Sweets

This is another recipe for Lebanese Ma’amoul. This small pastry that melts in your mouth is very popular in Lebanon, it is often found on

This is a Lebanese traditional dessert that has been passed on throughout generations, while it is served to celebrate a newborn baby.
Because this

Maamoul is a delicious traditional Lebanese cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the

Kleichas are Iraqi Easter cookies (الكليجة العراقية).

What I remember about Kleicha is that my Mama Amy (of Iraqi origin), used to bake those cookies

Sfouf, the Lebanese turmeric cake decorated with almonds is a sweet anise-infused cake that is popular in Lebanon. The turmeric gives it its yellowish color

A festive yummy Lebanese dessert, made with layers of Semolina, Puck thick Cream, and crowned with roasted Nuts that puts the final seal and a

Qatayef is a special delicious fragrant desert, and a beautiful Arabian pancake stuffed with ground walnuts, sweet cheese, or with clotted cream (ashta) filling. Qatayef

If you are an Arabic sweet lover, you’ve got to try this Namoura with a filling of walnuts and cinnamon, Ummmm…… a crispy, tangy, and

In Lebanon, carob molasses was traditionally used as an alternative to sugar. Mixed and served with tahini or sesame paste, for example, it is still

Molasses cake or sfouf b debs is an egg-less Lebanese cake made with local carob molasses instead of sugar. Carob molasses (debs el kharroub) is