Semolina

Indian halva is made from a wide variety of ingredients, such as wheat flour, almond flour, semolina, or yellow lentil flour. This semolina (suji) dessert is most popular in northern India and is typically served on read more

These soft and chewy semolina cookies are baked in rings, but with decorative sprinkles in red, white, and green, they transform into charming Christmas wreaths. This simple recipe is perfect for working in the kitchen with - read more

• Dough with melted butter
• Date filling

These semolina cookies with dried fruit are a popular treat in the Levant for both Eid and Easter. The filling can include a wide variety of dried fruits, from dates to figs, as well as nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, or - read more

• Pancakes
• Syrup
• Innings

Malpua is one of the most popular desserts in India, prepared during the Holi festival. It's a pan-fried pancake coated in a spicy syrup with saffron and cardamom. This recipe comes from Nidhi Jalan, founder of Masala Restaurant. read more

• Cupcake
• Syrup

Lovers of citrus-flavored baked goods will be delighted with this soft and airy almond cake with orange jam. The jam is added directly to the batter along with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice for maximum flavor. read more

Making fresh Italian orecchiette pasta from scratch isn't as difficult as it might seem, and you don't need a special pasta machine—it's all done by hand. The ingredients are only wheat flour, fine semolina, and read more

• Paste
• Sauce

Fresh homemade pasta is incomparable to store-bought pasta, as you can customize it with your own ingredients to create a unique product you won't find on store shelves. If you have a pasta machine, it's time to experiment and... read more

• Tools
• Bread

Stirato is an elongated Italian bread with large, delicious holes in the crumb and a dense, crisp crust. It's very similar in texture to ciabatta or a French baguette, and baking it at home is a delight you won't... read more

• Focaccia
• Topping

Focaccia is a flat Italian bread baked in an oven, similar in appearance and texture to pizza dough. Focaccia was made as far back as ancient Rome, but today its origins are primarily associated with Liguria, a region of Italy located in the northern read more

Pappardelle is a traditional Italian flat, wide pasta from Tuscany made with flour, semolina, and eggs. The ingredients are readily available and easy to make at home. Pair pappardelle with: read more

• Skordalia Dipping Sauce:

A detailed recipe for this Greek dish with photos. read more

• Groats "Trakhan":

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Pudding:
• Sauce:

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Filling:
• Pizza dough:

Detailed recipe with photos.

This is a fantastic, sturdy pizza dough for every day use. It can also be used to make bread. read more

• Egg wash:

Ron Ben-Israel's recipe for traditional Jewish holiday bread, Challah. read more

Taralli are Italian deli pretzels that are essentially an appetizer and have a texture similar to our bagels. They can be sprinkled with oregano, garlic, dill seeds, grated pecorino cheese, or salt, and are often served with... read more

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Grissini are thin, crispy breadsticks originating from the Italian region of Piedmont. The story goes that in the 19th century, the first king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II, ordered the court baker to make grissini for his son, who suffered from a digestive disorder. read more

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• For the filling:

Maamoul is a shortbread cookie traditionally filled with dates, pistachios, or walnuts. It is very popular in Levantine cuisine (Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon). Making this sweet is usually a family event and... read more

• Dough
• Syrup

If you've never been to the Arab world, you've likely never heard of Basbousa. So, let me introduce you to this wonderful, easy pie that takes no more than 10 minutes to make. read more

• For seasoning:
• For the chicken:

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.