Ma'amoul are delicate semolina butter cookies with a tender, sandy crumb and a fragrant filling of soft dates scented with rose and orange blossom water. Lightly dusted with icing sugar, they are subtly floral, rich without being heavy, and especially lovely with coffee or tea.

Sheer Khurma is a fragrant, creamy vermicelli milk pudding enriched with dates, nuts, cardamom, and saffron. This quick beginner-friendly version is comforting and luxurious, with a silky texture and gentle floral finish from rose water.

Mrouzia is a deeply aromatic lamb tagine where tender meat is glazed in a glossy sauce of honey, saffron, warm spices, and softened raisins. Toasted almonds add richness and crunch, giving the finished dish the signature festive contrast of savory, sweet, and fragrant.