11 recipes

Msemen
Msemen is a flaky, chewy Moroccan flatbread with delicate internal layers and a beautifully crisp, golden surface from the pan. This version is finished simply with honey, letting the buttery, semolina-rich dough and nutty argan oil shine.

Ma'amoul
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.

Beghrir
Beghrir are tender, spongy Moroccan pancakes with a delicate honeycomb surface that eagerly absorbs warm honey butter. Light, slightly chewy, and gently sweet, they make a comforting breakfast or teatime treat.

Revani
Revani is tender, bright, and deeply comforting: a light semolina sponge drenched in fragrant lemon syrup until moist but not heavy. This small-batch version keeps the classic balance of buttery crumb, citrus perfume, and glossy sweetness in a size perfect for two.

Namoura
Namoura is a moist, tender semolina cake with a lightly crisp, caramelised edge and a fragrant sugar syrup that seeps into every bite. Yogurt gives it gentle tang, tahini adds nutty depth, and the almond topping makes the simple cake feel classic and festive.

Love Cake
Love Cake is a dense, luxurious Sri Lankan cake with a moist semolina crumb, buttery richness, and the deep perfume of rose water and nutmeg. Cashews give it body and tenderness, while the top bakes to a burnished, lightly chewy crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft centre.

Tvorozhnik
Tvorozhnik is soft, tender, and delicately sweet, with a creamy curd interior and a lightly golden top. A glossy layer of jam adds fruity brightness that contrasts beautifully with the rich cottage cheese base.

Marjapuuro
Marjapuuro is a comforting semolina porridge tinted bright pink-red from simmered berries and balanced between tart and sweet. Served warm with cold milk, it is creamy, light, and deeply aromatic, making a simple but satisfying breakfast or supper dish.

Harcha
Harcha is a tender, golden semolina flatbread with a lightly crisp exterior and a soft, sandy crumb inside. Cooked on a griddle rather than baked, it is especially delicious warm with melting butter and honey.

Halwa Puri with Chana Masala
This Halwa Puri plate brings together crisp, puffed puris, soft cardamom-scented suji halwa, and warmly spiced chana masala for a classic Pakistani breakfast. The contrast of flaky fried bread, silky sweetness, and savory chickpeas makes it rich, comforting, and celebratory.

Kubeh Selek
Kubeh Selek is a striking bowl of tender semolina dumplings filled with warmly spiced lamb, simmered in a ruby-red beet broth brightened with lemon and herbs. The soup is earthy, lightly tangy, and deeply comforting, with each dumpling soaking up the fragrant broth while staying delicately firm.