Pistachio Baklava

With layers of buttery phyllo dough and nuts drenched in simple syrup or honey, homemade baklava—or bak-la-wa in Arabic—is the ultimate sweet treat.

Balaboosta's Baklava

Three kinds of nuts in the filling and a soaking in rosewater syrup makes this a Middle Eastern gem.

Paklava (Armenian Baklava)

Paklava (Armenian baklava) features flaky, buttery layers of phyllo dough, a filling of cinnamon-spiced chopped walnuts, and clove-infused syrup.

Borek - Spiced lamb filo pastry

Borek is the famous pastry made with filo pastry. This one has a spiced lamb filling with currants and pine nuts. Stunning - and straightforward!

Sari Burma (Burma Baklava/Rolled Baklava)

Sari Burma (Burma Baklava) is rolled baklava featuring the same beloved flavors and ingredients as its layered cousin. They are easier to assemble than traditional baklava.

Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert)

Filled with salty cheese and drenched in a floral rose and orange blossom syrup, kanafeh—a phyllo dessert found throughout the Middle East—is a study in contrasts.

Moroccan Almond Phyllo Pastries (A Take On M'hanncha)

These sweet coils are inspired by the traditional Moroccan pastry M'hanncha, or snake cake, in which phyllo pastry is stuffed with a spiced nut mixture. Here, almonds take center stage.

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

The one thing that sets this Spanakopita apart from the rest? Using raw rather than cooked spinach for the filling. Better flavour & texture!

Kadaif or Kadayif (Cheese Kunafa Recipe)

This beloved Middle Eastern dessert goes by many names including Kunafa and Kadaif. This decadent version has a creamy ricotta cheese filling.

Persian Love Cake

Legend has it that a Persian lady madly in love with a Prince made this cake with magical powers. I can't promise magical power but I CAN promise you will love this! {Gluten free cake}