nuts Recipes
14 delicious nuts recipes from around the world
Greek Baklava
Authentic Greek baklava featuring delicate layers of buttered phyllo dough generously filled with a fragrant walnut and spice mixture, all bathed in a sweet honey-lemon syrup. A truly decadent dessert.
Salsa Romesco
A classic Catalan sauce made from roasted peppers, nuts, and tomatoes. This vibrant and flavorful condiment is traditionally served with grilled spring onions (calçots) but is also excellent with grilled fish, meats, or as a dip.
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry with chopped nuts, baked golden and drenched in honey or sugar syrup. The queen of Middle Eastern sweets.
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry - paper-thin sheets layered with butter and nuts, baked crisp and drenched in honey syrup.
Riz a Djaj
Lebanese chicken and rice - spiced rice with chicken, topped with nuts. Feast dish.
Baklawa
Lebanese baklava - phyllo layers with mixed nuts and orange blossom syrup. Celebration sweet.
Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Nests)
Delicate nests of crispy shredded phyllo dough, filled with a fragrant mixture of chopped nuts and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A traditional and beloved sweet, especially popular during Ramadan.
Lebanese Baklava
A classic Lebanese celebration sweet featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a rich mixed nut filling, and a fragrant orange blossom syrup. This baklava is crisp, sweet, and aromatic, perfect for special occasions.
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.
Riz a Djaj (Lebanese Chicken and Rice)
A fragrant and flavorful Lebanese rice dish featuring tender shredded chicken, spiced rice, and a generous topping of toasted nuts. Traditionally served as a centerpiece for celebrations and feasts.
Dukkah (Egyptian Nut and Spice Blend)
An ancient Egyptian condiment, Dukkah is a fragrant and textural blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices. It's traditionally served as a dip for bread, by first dipping the bread in olive oil and then into the dukkah.
Egyptian Baklava
A rich and celebratory Egyptian nut pastry featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a fragrant nut filling, and a sweet, floral syrup. Perfect for special occasions.
Om Ali
Om Ali is a rich and decadent Egyptian bread pudding, often considered the national dessert. It features layers of flaky pastry, dried fruits, nuts, and shredded coconut, all baked in a creamy, sweet milk mixture until golden and bubbling.
Om Ali Traditional
Om Ali is Egypt's beloved national dessert, a rich and creamy bread pudding made with flaky puff pastry, infused with fragrant milk and cream, and studded with crunchy nuts. It's a comforting and decadent treat perfect for any occasion.