Desserts

Ruz bil Haleeb (Traditional Floral & Creamy Rice Pudding)

Ruz bil Haleeb or Rice in Milk is the Levantine version of Rice Pudding.

Mar 19 • Waleed Asadi

Levantine Jello

This is a jello recipe I’ve never seen anywhere but among Levantine Arabs.

Aug 23, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Knafeh is probably the most well known dessert from the Levant and for good reason - crispy buttery dough, hot stretchy cheese, and can’t forget the…

Jul 24, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Lemon Mint Posset

This is the most refreshing and decadent dessert to cool off with this summer and you only need 4 ingredients.

Jul 10, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Chocolate Covered Walnut Stuffed Dates

These three are arguably the best trio you can put together for a simple homemade dessert.

Jun 26, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Egyptian Bread Pudding

May 3, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

The wonderfully simple Levantine style milk pudding.

Apr 22, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

These are the most delicate, sophisticated, and beautiful cookies to ever come into existence.

Mar 29, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Atayef is the most treasured dessert in the Middle East.

Mar 13, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Sfouf (Turmeric Cake)

Sfouf is your coffee and tea’s long lost friend.

Mar 7, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Blueberry Mint Pavlova

The first pavlova I ever had was on my honeymoon.

Feb 21, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Chocolate Lava Cake

I don’t think this needs any introduction.

Feb 15, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

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