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Ma'amoul Med Bil Ashta (Cookie Bars With Clotted Cream Filling and Orange Blossom Syrup)
Chef Reem Assil's version of Ma'amoul Med Bil Ashta—a holiday cookie enjoyed for Eid, Christmas, and Easter—that's famous in Lebanon.
Mahalabiya (Milk Custard With Strawberry Compote)
Mahalabiya is an easy, creamy milk custard that’s the ideal canvas for showcasing seasonal fruit.
Fusilli in Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pesto
Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream.
Breakfast Amaranth With Walnuts and Honey
Cooked amaranth keeps its integrity for a few days in the fridge, making this an excellent recipe to batch cook, store, and reheat for breakfast throughout the week.
This Coffee and Walnut Cake Gives the Classic British Dessert an Extra Nutty, Chocolaty Boost
A staple at bake sales and tearooms alike, coffee and walnut cake is ubiquitous across the pond. Here’s my take on the beloved dessert, featuring a silky mocha frosting and lots of deeply toasted nuts.
Fluffy Coffee and Walnut Cake With Mocha Buttercream
This light and fluffy coffee and walnut cake recipe is inspired by the classic British cake—but the mocha frosting takes it over the top.
Dan Dan Mian (Dan Dan Noodles)
Dan dan noodles are a popular Sichuan street snack, named after the bamboo shoulder pole used to carry it.
Sheer Korma (Vermicelli Eid Dessert)
Sheer korma is a traditional dessert of milk, nuts, and vermicelli that’s served on the morning of Eid in many Indian households.
Nut and Sesame Seed Stuffed Pancakes
These soft and chewy pancakes—inspired by atayef and Korean hotteok—are filled with nuts, sesame seeds, tahini, and grape molasses.
Kunafa
Kunafa is one of the most ubiquitous pastries across the Middle East and is such a simple dessert to make that it can be on the table in an hour.
Basbousa (Semolina and Almond Drizzle Cake)
Basbousa is a semolina cake that's soft, dense, and flecked with texture throughout.
Egyptian Bread Pudding (Om Ali)
This easy Egyptian bread pudding (called Om Ali or Umm Ali) is made with puff pastry, perfumed with rose water, and topped with an assortment of toasted nuts.
Maamoul (Pistachio, Walnut and Date Pastries)
Maamoul are delicate pastries—filled with pistachios, walnuts, or dates—that are served on special occasions like Eid Al-Fitr and Easter.
Warbat (Filo Triangles With Cream Cheese, Pistachio, and Rose)
Warbat is a popular snack during the month of Ramadan. The flaky pastry is drizzled with rose water syrup and sprinkled with vivid green crushed pistachios.
How Capirotada Went from Medieval Leftovers to Beloved Bread Pudding
Centuries ago, this dish was a way to drag one last meal out of old bread. Today, it’s a sweet treat served at Easter.
Capirotada
Capirotada is a classic Mexican bread pudding, usually served during Lent. This version combines raisins, nuts, coconut, and bananas in a sweet custard with torn bolillo rolls.
Vegetarian Pad Thai
This vegetarian pad Thai gets its tangy-sweet flavor and flush of heat from a sauce made with tamarind pulp, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha.
Inside-Out German Chocolate Cake
The coconut-pecan filling stays inside this take on classic German chocolate cake. On the outside? A rich, silky chocolate glaze.
Chicken Tagine With Apricots and Almonds
This Moroccan chicken tagine recipe is savory and a little bit sweet, and gently spiced with cinnamon.
Marjolaine
Made with nutty meringue, rich chocolate ganache, and vanilla and hazelnut buttercreams, the marjolaine is the perfect cake for special occasions.