Deserts Recipes

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 pkg. of Yeast * 6 cups Flour * 2 cups Lukewarm water * 1/3 cup Milk * 1 tbsp Sugar * 2 tsp Salt Preparation:Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Place flour and salt in large bowl makin...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 pkg. of Yeast * 6 cu...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 Large eggplant * 1 Clove garlic * Salt to taste * 4 tbsp Tahini * 1/4 cup Water * 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, depending upon desired tartness * Simmaq, Optional * 1 tbsp Olive oil, optional Preparation:Egg plant may be baked or...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 Large eggplant * 1 C...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough Recipe Filling * 1 lb Lamb shoulder, finely ground * 1 Large onion, finely chopped * 1/2 cup Pine nuts * 1 cup Yogurt or 1 T. Lemon juice * 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, optional * Salt and pepper to taste Prepar...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough ...

Origin: Syrian,LebanonIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 1 cup Diced red sweet pepper * 1 Medium onion, grated * 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts * 1/2 tsp Salt * 1/2 tsp Pepper * Juice of half a lemon * Olive oil to soften mixture Preparat...

Origin: Syrian,LebanonIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bre...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 loaves of Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 4 tbsp Za'tar* * 4 tbsp Olive oil * 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice, optional*Buy From Arabic store Preparation:Mix the za'tar well with oil and lemon juice, Roll dough into a 1/2" thick ...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 loaves of Basic Brea...

Origin: Syria, Lebanon Ingredients: * 4-5 loaves of Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 2 Bunch of fresh spinach * 1 Bunch of green onions * 1 Medium dry onion * 1/8 tsp allspices * Salt & pepper to taste * 1/2 cup Olive oil * 3/4 cup Lemon juice * 1 ...

Origin: Syria, Lebanon Ingredients: * 4-5 loaves o...

Origin: Lebanon Ingredients: * 1 Can (4 oz.) green chilies, drained & diced * 1 Pound loaf French bread, thinly sliced * 1 Cube butter, softened * 1 cup Mayonnaise * 1/2 Pound cheese, grated Preparation: In medium bowl, mix butter, chilies, mayonnais...

Origin: Lebanon Ingredients: * 1 Can (4 oz.) green...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sfouf recipe is easy and delicious! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups semolina 1 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon baking...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sf...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert from Egypt. It is compared to bread pudding. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert fr...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular dessert in the Middle East. It is commonly served cold, but some people prefer it warm. Ingredients: 1 cup white rice 3 cups whole milk 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon orange blossom...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular ...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. They are just enough to add that extra "umpf" to a meal. The syrup is not too sugary, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients: Syrup Ingredients 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water juice fr...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. The...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky and gooey. You will get messy - thats a given. But it is worth it. Baklava is such a dessert of passion. The passion it takes to make it, enjoying the sweet taste with each bite, makes it a dessert tha...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky a...

Ingredients: (6 servings) • Chicken pieces, 1-1.5 kgs • Ground walnuts, 500 grams • 3-4 onions • Pomegranate juice, 3-4 glasses (or 4-5 spoons of pomegranate paste) • Sugar, 2-3 spoons • 1/2 cup of cooking oil • Salt Directions: Peel onions and slic...

Ingredients: (6 servings) • Chicken pieces, 1-1.5 ...

Ingredients: (4 servings) • 4 large green or red peppers • 250 grams ground lamb or beef • 100 grams of long-grain or basmati rice • 2 medium onions, finely chopped • Cooking oil • 3-4 teaspoons of tomato paste • Salt • Black pepper • 2-3 teaspoons o...

Ingredients: (4 servings) • 4 large green or red p...

Ingredients: 4 Servings Basmati or long-grain rice, 500 grams Chicken, 750 grams Carrots, 750 grams Medium onions, 4 Sugar, 100 grams Saffron, 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil Salt Direction: Wash and peel carrots, then grate them, and fry in oil for a few ...

Ingredients: 4 Servings Basmati or long-grain rice...

made with various herbs, eggs, and flour Ingredients: 4 Servings • vegetables (parsley, dill, coriander, lettuce, spring onion ends), 1 kg • eggs, 4 large • barberry (optional), one spoon • crushed walnut (optional), one spoon • baking soda...

made with various herbs, eggs, and flour Ingredien...

Zoolbia Ingredients: (4 servings) 500 grams starch 150 grams yogurt (non-skim) 200 grams sugar 2 cups cooking oil 3 tablespoons rose-water Directions: Mix starch, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and water, then add yogurt and mix well until the mixture is ev...

Zoolbia Ingredients: (4 servings) 500 grams starch...

Ingredients: (4 servings) • Lentils, 400 grams • Long-grain or basmati rice, 500 grams • Ground beef or lamb, 400 grams • Dates (pitted), 100 grams • Raisins, 120 grams • Saffron, 1/2 teaspoon • Onions, 2 large • Cooking oil • Salt • Black pepper Di...

Ingredients: (4 servings) • Lentils, 400 grams • L...

Ingredients - 1 cup heavy whipping cream - 1 1/2 Tablespoon of sugar - 1 cup whole dates - 4 medium bananas or 3 large - 1 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon Directions Remove the pits and slice the dates thin. Slice the bananas in half lengthwise then slice i...

Ingredients - 1 cup heavy whipping cream - 1 1/2 T...

Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 1/2 cups apples, chopped or 3/4 cup apple butter (omit cinnamon) 1/2 cup sugar Directions: Combine the first five ingredients, and pat half into a...

Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 tsp....

Crust: 2 cups flour 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup powdered sugar Filling: 4 eggs, well beaten 2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice (1 lemon) 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all the crust ingredients i...

Crust: 2 cups flour 1 cup butter or margarine, mel...