Iraqi desserts

Iraqi cuisine is filled with amazing flavors. Here's the best of Iraqi traditional foods - and where to find them across the country!

Kleicha is an ancient Sumerian pastry, believed to have originated in Mesopotamia, making it one of the oldest known baked goods. Traditionally filled with spiced date paste or walnuts, it has been passed down through generations and remains a cherished treat during holidays and celebrations.

blog about cooking in my iraqi kitchen, cuisine history and culture, by nawal nasrallah, writer of cookbook, delights from the garden of eden

One of the things that I can’t seem to get used to in this whole expat experience is this endless summer! Even after 18 months in the country, I can’t wrap my brain around the idea that…

Abdul Rahman.alshuqairi on Instagram: “The traditional iraqi dessert halawat sha’riyya ( vermicelli Noodles halawa) .. .. .. For the recipe check out the story 👆 .. Have a good…”

Assyrian Food - Kileche - Iraq’s National cookie

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Today for the alphabet I, I am taking you to Iraq for to taste an authentic cookie made during Eid. Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a western Asian country. Its capital is Baghdad. …

It is the 15th of the month, and time for the MENA Cooking Challenge! This month, we are going to Iraq. If you remember, I started participating in this challenge with Iraq, so now it has literally taken a full circle. I must say I have enjoyed my journey for this challenge and wish ...

I have literally been making this Iraqi orange cake for decades. It has such a distinctive flavor and texture, soft, yet almost like a pound cake. It is a very well know Iraqi contribution to any afternoon tea, or asrooniya (عصرونية), and despite its humble appearance, it proudly contributes to even the fanciest of food tables. The major liquid component is the orange juice, which gives the cake a delicate flavor. To increase the orange flavor, add some finely grated orange zest to the…

Kahi is a delicious traditional Iraqi dessert made from filo dough and butter, and served with a clotted cream called qeimer.

Make Cupcakes, Not War: Kleicha (Iraqi Cookies)

Our February destination over at My Kitchen My World is Iraq and I made these delicious cookies as my Iraqi dish. I found the recipe here at food.com, they are called Hadgi Badah. Iraqi Cardamom Cookies (Hadgi Badah) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 1⁄3; cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 cups ground blanched almonds (about 10 oz.) rose water (optional) or orange blossom water (optional) 6 dozen whole almonds (okay, the original recipe…

Nawal Nasrallah, author of the award-winning “Delights from the Garden of Eden,” offered Al Arabiya English two authentic recipes from her

Iraq's National Cookie, Kileche, are baked during the holidays and loved by many Middle Eastern Countries. Enjoy this Assyrian version. #kileche #kleicha #Assyriancookies

I love a good family recipe. In my opinion, these are the tried and true recipes that have stuck for generations. Most, if not all, seem to have stories behind them. Others are loved for the memories they generate. Some were made on a weekly basis, and the home would never be void of them; or made only for special occasions, making the occasion impossible to fathom without them. This date-walnut loaf (كيكة التمر و الجوز) is not one of my family recipes, but it is just as good as if it were…

Crunchy phyllo pastry stuffed with an orange blossom water fragranced almond filling which is then drenched in sugar syrup. This sweet dish reminds me so much of the Moroccan biscuits which I think are called Ghoribas. I had completely forgotten about those. I remember my sister used to get these delicious Moroccan biscuitsRead more

Iraqi date cookies called Kleicha are considered to be the national cookie of Iraq. Iraq is one of the top three producers of dates in the world. This is a traditional recipe and there are