eid Recipes
11 delicious eid recipes from around the world
Maamoul
Lebanese filled cookies - semolina cookies with dates or nuts. Easter and Eid.
Kunafa
A beloved Middle Eastern cheese pastry featuring a crispy, golden crust made from shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) or semolina, encasing a warm, stretchy cheese filling. It's traditionally soaked in a fragrant orange blossom syrup and often garnished with crushed pistachios.
Maamoul
Traditional Lebanese filled semolina cookies, often made for Easter and Eid celebrations. These delightful cookies feature a crumbly semolina dough encasing a sweet date or spiced nut filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Briouats aux Amandes (Moroccan Almond Pastries)
Delicate, crispy phyllo rolls filled with a fragrant almond paste, sweetened and often enjoyed with honey. These are a popular treat, especially during Ramadan.
Fatta
A traditional Egyptian celebration dish, Fatta features layers of toasted pita bread, fluffy rice, and tender meat, all brought together with a pungent garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful dish often served during Eid al-Adha.
Fatta with Beef
A traditional Egyptian festive dish, Fatta features layers of toasted bread, fluffy rice, and tender beef, all brought together with a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often prepared for Eid al-Adha.
Fattah
A traditional Egyptian festive dish featuring layers of crispy toasted bread, fluffy rice, tender meat, and a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often served during Eid al-Adha.
Fattah bil Khall (Egyptian Eid Rice and Meat)
A traditional Egyptian dish served during Eid al-Adha, Fattah bil Khall features layers of toasted pita bread, fluffy rice, tender braised lamb, all brought together with a pungent garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a comforting and celebratory meal.
Mombar (Egyptian Stuffed Intestines)
Mombar is a traditional Egyptian delicacy, especially popular during Eid al-Adha. It features beef intestines stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground beef, and aromatic spices, then typically boiled and pan-fried or grilled to a delightful crisp.
Mrouzia (Moroccan Sweet Lamb Tagine)
A traditional Moroccan sweet and savory lamb tagine, often prepared for Eid al-Adha. Tender lamb shoulder is slow-cooked with honey, raisins, almonds, and a fragrant blend of spices, creating a rich and aromatic dish with a beautifully glossy sauce.
Tagine Mrouzia (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes and Almonds)
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce with sweet prunes, honey, and warming spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a traditional centerpiece for celebrations like Eid al-Adha. Garnished with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, it's best served with fluffy couscous.