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"This has been a favorite dessert in many Middle Eastern and North African countries- this is my mother's recipe. It's very simple and easy to remember."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, semolina flour...

"A traditional custard eaten in Saudi and neighbouring Gulf countries."

Ingredients: pistachios, ground cardamom...

"These cookies are made all over the Middle East. Each country and each household has their favourite recipe. The traditional shape is a horse shoe with the 2 ends pinched together and a nut is placed where they meet. I only do that if I am receiving guests or for a special occasion."

Ingredients: pistachios, ground cardamom...

"From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa"-Arabian Gulf. This is the BEST fruit salad my husband or I have ever tried! It's easy, healthy, refreshing and WONDERFUL. You have to like cardamom to really appreciate it though. You may find yourself doubling the sauce in the future because you want to drink it..."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, cantaloupe...

"A gluten-free tasty sweet breakfast or dessert made especially during the month of Ramadan in the Arabian Gulf & India. Originally published on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, rose water...

"Very nice little Middle Eastern shortbread cookies. I like to give these as gifts or make them for tea time. I also make them often for my FIL's diwaniya (men's gathering) to enjoy with their Arabic coffee or tea. Recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos."

Ingredients: clarified butter, icing sugar...

"Sweet and Yummy. This is actually a spice infusion, and though called a coffee, there is no coffee in it. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos."

Ingredients: sugar, water, saffron threads...

"Very Middle Eastern and very tasty. A somewhat sophisticated brunch treat if you will, and would also make awesome finger food for tea or a dinner party. Especially if it's one of those where the meal is light but hors d'oeuvres are heavy. And can you believe this awesome treat is healthy and vegan? I couldn't! For some ideas, try a mix..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, sliced almonds...

"Before commercial ice cream was available in the Gulf countries, homemade ices were very popular in the summer heat. This is a basic recipe calling for oranges and lemons, but can easily be substituted with crushed melon, strawberries, or whatever your favorite fruit may be. From "The Arabian Delights Cookbook." Recipe time does not include..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice...

"Its very easy to make and it stays in the freezer for along time."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, cream, dates...

"Posted for a call for Kuwaiti recipes in NA*ME forum. Originally posted on http://yasmeen-healthnut.blogspot.com with gorgeous photos!"

Ingredients: ground cardamom, dates, eggs...

"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."

Ingredients: corn oil, dried yeast...

"African countries influenced by Arabs/Islam may enjoy this simple delicious Gulf Arabian sweet as well, perfect with coffee or tea. Dates have always been of prime importance to survival in the desert. They are an ideal food, relatively cheap, easy to transport, and provide excellent nutrition. Recipe modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook..."

Ingredients: rice flour, dates...

"Yummy!"

Ingredients: ground cardamom, pitted dates...