Simply Lebanese

Kaak el Abbass (Lebanese Kaak)

These crumbly anise cookies from South Lebanon, molded into traditional shapes known as Kaak el Abbass, are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Namoura is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina cake enjoyed across Lebanon and the Middle East. Topped with almonds and infused with fragrant rose water syrup, it’s

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Dubai Chocolate Dates

A new recipe that combines traditional Middle Eastern flavors with the latest Dubai chocolate trend—Dubai Chocolate Dates. These indulgent treats feature naturally sweet Medjool dates

Biscoff Lazy Cake

This Biscoff Lazy Cake is made with just four ingredients, and no cooking required! Simply refrigerate until set, and relish the sweet, luscious lotus cookie

Olive Oil Cake

Wonderfully moist and lightly sweetened, this olive oil cake is the perfect cake to enjoy in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Layali Lubnan

Layali Lubnan is a sweet milk-based dessert enjoyed in Lebanon all year, but especially during Ramadan. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together

Baklava Fingers (Baklawa Fingers)

These crispy and sweet Baklawa fingers are filled with walnuts and soaked in a delicious rose-water simple syrup. They are so easy to make, perfect

Petit Fours Cookies

Petit fours are melt-in-your mouth butter cookies. Sandwiched with a variety of jams, and chocolate-dipped with sprinkles or crushed nuts, these make the most beautiful

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Shaabiyat

Layers of buttery, flakey phyllo dough are stuffed with a sweet homemade ashta and drizzled with a rose-water syrup for an incredible Middle-Eastern dessert known

Anise Biscotti

Delicious and perfect for dunking, these simple biscotti are flavored with anise for a wonderful warm licorice flavor.