This is a snack/dip as well as a dessert.

In Egypt, this is eaten as breakfast or an evening meal.

Of note:

• As you mix the ingredients, watch the interesting marks the dark molasses makes in the light colored tahini. Fun for kids to watch.

This is originally a French desert, but is widely eaten in Egyptian cities.

Not only is the orange color of this recipe appealing, but it tastes great as well.

This is a sweet dessert that can be served warm or cold.

This is a popular dessert in Egypt.

Variation can include adding raisins, shredded coconuts, various nuts, or even a scoop of ice cream on top.

Belila is a popular desert in Egypt. It is also used as a breakfast, much like porridge in England.

Konafa is made of a very thin half cooked pastry. The closest in North America would be vermicelli or Angel hair.

Konafa can be found in some Middle Eastern groceries.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptian call Konafa, while Katayef is another different Egyptian desert.

Konafa is made of a very thin half cooked pastry. The closest in North America would be vermicelli or Angel hair.

Konafa can be found in some Middle Eastern groceries.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptian call Konafa, while Katayef is another different Egyptian desert.

Qatayef can also be spelled Katayef.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptians call Konafa.

Baklava is a popular desert in the Eastern Mediterranean.