Sweets

ARABIC COFFEE (Also known as Turkish Coffee)

Coffee in the Middle East and Greece is served in small (demitasse) cups and is thick, dark and usually sweet.…

LOUKOUMADES (Little Donut Balls)

These sweet little donut balls are popular in Greece and the Middle East, where they are called AWAMEE. Whatever you…

BARAZIK (Arabic Sesame Cookies)

These buttery rich sesame and pistachio-topped cookies are a popular after school treat and great for tea time. Preheat oven…

KANAFI (Shredded Filo Dough with Cheese)

This easy to prepare cheese dessert is called KATAIFI in Greek and is sometimes made with walnuts (the same filling…

CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA ROLLS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush a large, shallow baking pan with 2 Tbsp of the Clarified Butter. Place Nutella…

BASIC SYRUP

This syrup is used in many Middle Eastern and Greek pastries. The orange flower water and rose water are traditional…

RICE PUDDING

This rice pudding is enormously popular at the Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli where it was developed. The hint of…