Halawet al-Jibn (Cheese Sweet Rolls)
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Halawet al-Jibn (Cheese Sweet Rolls)

Halawet al-Jibn (“Sweetness of Cheese”) is a Lebanese dessert rolled with cheese and cream, topped with pistachios. Explore its ingredients, history, and translation.

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Helba (Fenugreek & Sesame Delight)
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Helba (Fenugreek & Sesame Delight)

Traditional Lebanese Helba combines fenugreek seeds and sesame in a honey-soaked pastry. Learn its ingredients, name origin, and translation.

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Zainab Fingers (Asabe’ Zainab)
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Zainab Fingers (Asabe’ Zainab)

Asabe’ Zainab (“Zainab’s Fingers”) are hand-shaped semolina fries soaked in honey syrup. Discover their ingredients, history, and translation.

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Kezha (Black Sesame Cake)
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Kezha (Black Sesame Cake)

Kezha is an authentic Lebanese black sesame cake baked and soaked in honey syrup. Learn its secret ingredients, origin, and name translation.

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