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"This is a traditional middle eastern dessert. Semolina is the main ingredient."

Ingredients: sugar, vanilla, water...

"Among the variations of couscous, this recipe from Egypt is unrivaled for the sweet-toothed palate. Serve with a cold glass of milk or a demitasse of heavy Arabic coffee. Found for Zaar World Tour II."

Ingredients: cinnamon, couscous, rose water...

"Figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes were the only fruits that could be grown in the hot climate. From: Ancient Egyptian Food and Drink. This recipe was from 1600BC and was found on an ostraca. *NOTE* There are no times given but I'm thinking it would go pretty quickly with the food processor."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dates...

"Cleopatra (69 a.C - 30 a.C), the Egyptian queen of legendary beauty, was famous for her amatorial charms that rendered her irresistible to the men who met her. She had a child with Caesar, Cesarione, then, after Caesar's assassination she fell in love with Anthony causing much jealousy amongst the Roman Senators many of whom accused her of being..."

Ingredients: orange essence, almond flour...

Ingredients: coconut, roqaq, milk...

"In Egypt, these tea-flavored prunes are traditionally served with boiled buffalo's milk (thicker than our heavy cream) poured onto cold marble slabs and then sliced. Author Colette Rossant finds crème fraîche to be the next best thing. This recipe was first published in Saveur in 1996."

Ingredients: creme fraiche, tea, prunes...

"Extremely sweet, rich, and delicious sweets for anyone who loves baklava and pancakes."

Ingredients: rose water, lemon juice, sugar...

"3 ingredients in this simple dessert recipe! It is sweet, tastes a little like a simple bread pudding, and is pretty rich so a small slice is plenty. Posted for Zaar World Tour III. Cook time includes chilling time."

Ingredients: heavy cream, honey...

"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...

"A classic Middle Eastern, Greek and Turkish dessert, adapted from a recipe in the Bay Books' publication: 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking' and posted for the 2005 Zaar World. This recipe uses ghee in the preparation of the pastry. When making this recipe, I've used Rita L's How To Prepare Ghee How to Prepare Ghee...."

Ingredients: cinnamon, orange blossom water...

"Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Egypt.
From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook. I haven't had the opportunity to try this recipe yet. The surface crust on this pudding is stirred into the pudding giving it a delicate caramel flavor. Note: Prep time doesn't include refrigeration time."

Ingredients: pistachios, cornstarch...

"A classic Middle Eastern dessert, which I have often eaten in Middle Eastern restaurants, so I was pleased to find it in Christine Osborne's 'Middle Eastern Food and Drink'. I have not yet tried this recipe. I am posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. When I've eaten this dish, it has been garnished with chopped pistachio nuts...."

Ingredients: cornflour, rice flour...

"This special Muslim dish is traditionally served on Eid day (both Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha) to the household after they come back from Eid prayers. It is then served throughout the day to all well wishers and guests who come to celebrate Eid with you. It is served by Muslims from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, Arab, Asian, America, European, Southeast..."

Ingredients: rose water, cardamom powder...

Ingredients: heavy cream, long grain rice...