egyptian and desserts

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Recipes

Ataif (Arab Filled Pancakes)

(2 reviews) Posted by Habibi  

Extremely sweet, rich, and delicious sweets for anyone who loves baklava and pancakes. MORE»

Recipe #297994

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Omm Ali (Egyptian Bread and Butter Pudding)

Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from Soheila Kimberley’s book, Taste of the Middle East. MORE»

Recipe #286205

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Sara's Date and Nut Slices

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

An easy Egyptian recipe. This tasty cake is from the kitchen of one of my students. Lovely to have with coffee. MORE»

Recipe #253069

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Egyptian Orange Pudding

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

A very refreshing dessert which is lovely in summer. It's very popular with children, is very light and suitable after a substantial main course. We enjoy it with the orange flower water and the cinnamon, although it is just as wonderful served... MORE»

Recipe #253061

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Palace Bread - Shraya

Posted by mama's kitchen  

This makes a dish extremely similar to the Palace Bread made for centuries with ingredients that are readily available today. From 'Foreign Foods' a very old Home Ec cookbook I found at my Grandmothers house. I could not read the authors name as... MORE»

Recipe #237788

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Egyptian Palace Bread

Posted by Alskann  

A simple, tasty and satisfying dessert. Preparation time includes soaking time. MORE»

Recipe #232870

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Egyptian Palace Bread (Dessert)

(2 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

3 ingredients in this simple dessert recipe! It is sweet, tastes a little like a simple bread pudding, and is pretty rich so a small slice is plenty. Posted for Zaar World Tour III. Cook time includes chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #232757

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Ohm Ali

(1 reviews) Posted by katia  

An easy dessert from Alexandria that I saw on a TV Show and changed it a little. MORE»

Recipe #232533

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Egyptian Milk Pudding (Mihallabiya)

(2 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

This sounds very interesting indeed. I have no idea how long it would take to grind rice and I wonder if rice flour wouldn't work?. I'm guessing at the time required. Posted for Zaar World TourIII. MORE»

Recipe #228342

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Sweet Ramadan Dumplings " Lokmit Ady"

Posted by Einas  

My mother use to make this every Ramadan, and I loved it. It tastes wonderful and it's fun to make. The recipe makes a large batch. MORE»

Recipe #207150

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Asbusa

(1 reviews) Posted by J. Bradshaw Sr.  

Asbusa is a cookie that I had when stationed in Egypt with the Army. They are not a very sweet cookie to me but I enjoy with tea or coffee as they seem to accompany them well, so I recomend as an appetiser or a snack between meals to relax! MORE»

Recipe #187966

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Egyptian Phyllo-Pastry Fingers- Asabi Gullash

Posted by Mina the Brat  

I love arabic and greek phyllo pastries with the nuts and the spices and the syrup...yum. This recipe makes delicious little finger-food pastries. One important thing you have to remember in making these types of pastries, from baklava on down, is... MORE»

Recipe #183792

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Egyptian Sweet Couscous Dessert

(5 reviews) Posted by Elmotoo  

Among the variations of couscous, this recipe from Egypt is unrivaled for the sweet-toothed palate. Serve with a cold glass of milk or a demitasse of heavy Arabic coffee. Found for Zaar World Tour II. MORE»

Recipe #173613

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Ground-Rice Pudding (Mehallabia)

(1 reviews) Posted by Bayhill  

Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Egypt. From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook. I haven't had the opportunity to try this recipe yet. The surface crust on this pudding is stirred into the pudding giving it a delicate... MORE»

Recipe #173266

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Ma'amoul (Lebanese Date Stuffed Pastries)

(1 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A popular Middle Eastern pastry, especially as popular at Easter. From 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking', posted here for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. Serve with coffee, after a Middle Eastern banquet. Orange-blossom water and rose... MORE»

Recipe #141451

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Bourtaka Muhallabieh (Orange Custard With Caramel)

(1 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A Lebanese Orange Custard with Caramel, which I'm posting for the 2005 Zaar World Tour, adapted from a recipe in from the Bay Books' publication: 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking'. This dessert can be eaten warm or chilled. MORE»

Recipe #141391

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Baklava

(2 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A classic Middle Eastern, Greek and Turkish dessert, adapted from a recipe in the Bay Books' publication: 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking' and posted for the 2005 Zaar World. This recipe uses ghee in the preparation of the... MORE»

Recipe #141388

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Muhallabia (Ground Rice Pudding)

(3 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A classic Middle Eastern dessert, which I have often eaten in Middle Eastern restaurants, so I was pleased to find it in Christine Osborne's 'Middle Eastern Food and Drink'. I have not yet tried this recipe. I am posting it for the 2005 Zaar... MORE»

Recipe #141377

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Aracia Mahshia-Bil-Goz (Walnut-Stuffed Prunes)

(3 reviews) Posted by Chef Kate  

In Egypt, these tea-flavored prunes are traditionally served with boiled buffalo's milk (thicker than our heavy cream) poured onto cold marble slabs and then sliced. Author Colette Rossant finds crème fraîche to be the next best... MORE»

Recipe #137688

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Coconut Halva (Basbousa)

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookgirl  

If you like coconut, then you'll love this Egyptian dessert! I substituted almond extract for the vanilla and added a little bit of rosewater for flavor. Adapted fromt the cookbook Taste of the Middle East by Soheila Kimberley. You can find... MORE»

Recipe #125922

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