Experts debate the origin of the date- or nut-filled pastry, but Middle Eastern believers love the taste and the Good Friday symbolism in its shapes. The Middle East’s favorite sweet symbolizes Good ...

Maamoul cookies have always held a special place in my heart. The beautiful stuffed cookies were a staple in our family during special occasions, and now I’ve learned to recreate them using my mom’s ...

For Christians and Muslims in the Middle East, maamoul is an essential part of Easter and Eid respectively. Stuffed with date paste or nuts, this... Be it Easter or Eid, holidays in the Levantine ...

“For me, food has always been a language: It’s a way that I could connect with other people and show love,” Umber Ahmad says while rolling ma’amoul cookie dough in her Dumbo kitchen. Outside, there’s ...

Maamoul is made at the end of both Lent and Ramadan, leading up to Easter and Eid al Fitr. But this year, the biscuit is extra sweet as both religions enjoy it at the same time. This spring, along the ...