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Luqaimat With Saffron Date Syrup

Doaa Elkady “Luqaimat are small, deep-fried dough balls soaked in date syrup, popular across the Persian Gulf and eaten during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Their name comes from the Arabic word luqma, meaning “a bite”—luqaimat literally translates to “little bites.”…

Halva Swirl Brownies

Doaa Elkady “There’s something about Eid al-Fitr that calls for chocolate—something indulgent to pass around with coffee after a long morning of visits. These brownies are my nod to the sweets we grew up with. The tahini deepens the flavor…

Muhalabia Basque Cheesecake

Doaa Elkady “Muhalabia is the Middle East’s most beloved milk pudding—a silky, delicate custard that’s been part of dessert tables for generations. Traditionally flavored with rose water and orange blossom, it carries that unmistakable taste of nostalgia. I’ve taken this…

Seafood Chowder

This New England–style soup is deeply flavored, creamy but light, and never gloppy.