Oum Arwa
50 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Zellige (no-bake marble cake)
No-bake marble cake of Maghreb origin, made with peanuts, salted butter caramel, sweetened condensed milk and two layers of dark and white chocolate. Ideal for celebrations or a gourmand snack.
Assorted Savory Verrines
A selection of three savory verrines perfect for appetizers or a dinner party: tomato‑avocado‑smoked salmon, potato‑egg‑corn‑surimi and beet‑mascarpone. Easy to prepare, colorful and indulgent, they keep chilled until serving.
Moroccan stuffed bread
Soft pan-fried stuffed bread, a specialty of southeastern Morocco (Berbers). A dough made from white flour, semolina and whole wheat flour, risen twice, then filled with a mixture of veal, onions, peppers and spices, quickly cooked in a pan. Ideal for a convivial meal or a snack with mint tea.
Crustless Potato and Tuna Quiche
Traditional crustless quiche, built on a base of mashed potatoes, topped with caramelized onions, tuna, a creamy egg and herb custard, all finished with mozzarella. Easy, quick and ideal for a family meal without puff pastry.
Traditional Moroccan Couscous
Learn how to prepare an authentic Moroccan couscous, flavored with spices, vegetables, and lamb meat, with perfectly aerated fine couscous. This detailed recipe guides you step by step, from sautéing the aromatics to steaming the couscous, for a convivial meal for 5 people.
Speculoos Verrines with Mascarpone Cream
Fresh and indulgent verrines made of crumbled speculoos biscuits, a chocolate‑cream ganache and a light mascarpone mousse. An elegant dessert, quick to prepare and perfect for hot summer afternoons.
Hazelnut Baklava
A simplified version of traditional baklava, made with roasted hazelnuts, high-quality butter and phyllo pastry. Follow each detailed step to achieve a crispy, fragrant dessert perfectly soaked in syrup.
Ultra Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
Very moist chocolate cupcakes, easy and quick to prepare. Perfect plain or decorated with spread and sugar pearls. This foolproof recipe yields 12 pieces for a gourmand snack.
Savory briouats with two fillings (meat‑vegetables & chicken‑potatoes)
Crispy brick triangles filled with two tasty preparations: a minced meat, carrot, zucchini and olive filling, and a chicken, potato, cream and cheese filling. Baked in the oven, they are perfect as an appetizer, buffet or starter.
Mini quiches with fresh spinach and smoked salmon
Light and tasty mini quiches filled with sautéed fresh spinach and smoked salmon, perfect for a cocktail party or as a starter served with a small salad. The crispy puff pastry and grated mozzarella add crunch, while a hint of curry and nutmeg lifts the flavors.
Almond and Sesame Loukoum (Ramadan)
Traditional sweet Moroccan confection made with roasted almonds, sesame seeds and a sweet dough, perfect for Ramadan or celebrations. The recipe combines a soft dough, crunchy fried almond pieces and whole sesame, flavored with cinnamon, anise and mastic.
Tiramisu with pastry cream
Revisited tiramisu without raw eggs thanks to a silky pastry cream mixed with mascarpone whipped cream. A light texture, authentic taste and simple preparation for an Italian dessert that impresses.
Moroccan honey chebakia
Chebakia are very fragrant Moroccan biscuits, typical of Ramadan. This homemade version uses flour, sesame, almonds, orange blossom water and honey to achieve a texture that is soft inside and slightly crunchy outside.
Oven-Baked Stuffed Buns
Soft small rolls, filled with a tasty stuffing made of ground meat, onions, red bell pepper and spices, baked in the oven to achieve a homemade burger texture. Easy to prepare, these buns are perfect for a convivial meal or a tasty snack.
Moroccan Fish Pastilla
A flavorful pastilla made with white fish, shrimp, calamari, mushrooms and vermicelli, scented with a spicy charmoula and wrapped in crispy filo pastry sheets. Ideal for a large convivial meal for 10 to 12 people.
Creamy Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms
A comforting velvety soup based on red lentils, enhanced with sautéed chicken, mushrooms and aromatics. Ideal for winter evenings, this simple and tasty recipe can be prepared in just over an hour.
Strawberry and Raspberry Tartlets with Shortcrust Pastry and Pastry Cream
Individual tartlets with shortcrust pastry, filled with a silky pastry cream, fresh strawberries, raspberries and a glossy apricot jam glaze. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert or an elegant tea-time treat.
Moroccan galettes
Soft and slightly crisp Moroccan galettes, flavored with lemon, vanilla or anise. Ideal for a snack or breakfast, they can be prepared in under an hour with simple ingredients.
One-Pot Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Ground Beef
A simple and quick recipe of pasta cooked directly in the sauce with ground meat, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices. Everything is prepared in a single pot, ideal for a convivial dinner for 4 people.
Cheese Biscuits with Laughing Cow
Ultra‑tender and flavorful Maghreb biscuits, handmade with butter, Laughing Cow cheese and a double chocolate coating. Ideal for Eid or a little treat, they are ready in one hour and keep for up to two weeks.
Tartiflette Pizza with Fresh Cream
Ultra‑moist Savoyard pizza topped with bacon, onions, potatoes, blue‑veined cheese and liquid cream. An indulgent version of tartiflette, easy to make at home.
Potato and Zucchini Gratin with Béchamel
A flavorful gratin combining tender potatoes, lightly sautéed zucchini, ground meat (or vegetarian version) and a creamy béchamel, all baked in the oven with cheese. Ideal for a quick, comforting family meal.
Cocoa sponge cake with mascarpone whipped cream and milk chocolate ganache
A moist cocoa sponge cake, topped with a light mascarpone whipped cream and covered with a silky milk chocolate ganache. Inspired by a Turkish dessert, it is perfect for chocolate and cream lovers.
Traditional Moroccan shortbread
These Moroccan shortbread cookies, very crumbly and flavored with vanilla, are the base dough used for weddings and celebrations in Morocco. Easy to prepare in large quantities, they can be cut into various shapes and bake quickly in a fan‑forced oven. Ideal to enjoy plain or topped with jam, salted butter caramel or chocolate.
Savory stuffed crepes – chicken curry & tuna-mayonnaise
Fluffy savory crepes made with a simple batter and two tasty fillings: curry-spiced chicken and tuna with mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe yields 13 generously filled crepes.
One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Rice
A complete and flavorful dish where chicken, vegetables and rice cook together in a single pot. Easy, quick and colorful, ideal for a family dinner without dishes.
Onion Dolma
Onion dolma, a Middle Eastern specialty of Iranian origin. Tender onion leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced meat, rice, tomatoes and spices, gently baked in the oven with a lemony tomato sauce. Easy to prepare, this comforting dish is perfect for a convivial dinner.
Kefta Meatball Tagine
A comforting Moroccan tagine of kefta meatballs with peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs, served with bread and a small green salad.
Mini Batbout for Sandwich
Light, puffed flatbreads inspired by Moroccan batbout, perfect for creating homemade sandwiches filled with spiced chicken, crunchy vegetables and cheese. The dough made from flour and semolina is simple to prepare, rises quickly and cooks in a few minutes in a pan.
Walnut Brownie
A moist walnut brownie, easy and quick to prepare, with only a few simple ingredients. Ideal for chocolate and dried fruit lovers, this dessert is ready in under an hour and yields a 100 % successful result.
Charmola Sardines
Fresh sardines coated in flour and fried, served with a typically Moroccan spicy charmola sauce. Ideal in a sandwich or simply accompanied by a small summer salad.
Homemade lasagna with Bolognese and béchamel
Simple and tasty lasagna, made with a homemade Bolognese sauce, a creamy béchamel, and melted cheese. This recipe for 4‑5 servings shows you how to prepare each component from scratch, assemble the layers, and achieve a golden gratin straight from the oven.
Oven-Baked Stuffed Mini Buns
Soft mini breads made with semolina and flour, filled with a flavorful minced meat, onion and pepper filling, baked in a hot oven. Ideal for Ramadan or as a tasty snack.
Moist orange cake (no milk, no butter)
An ultra‑moist orange cake, light and airy, made without milk or butter. Ideal for a snack or dessert, it prepares in less than 20 minutes and bakes in 40 minutes. Perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ultra Soft Brioche
Homemade ultra-soft brioche, easy to prepare and fill (nutella, jam, pastry cream...). The recipe uses a short first rise then a second rise in the turned‑off oven to achieve a very airy crumb and a golden crust.
No‑Bake Vanilla and Mascarpone Cake, Tiramisu Style
An ultra‑quick no‑bake dessert inspired by tiramisu, made of coffee‑soaked ladyfingers, a silky vanilla and mascarpone cream, and a chocolate touch. Prepare in 15 minutes, chill for 2 hours, then decorate with cocoa and chocolates.
Homemade double meat tacos with fries and cheese sauce
Indulgent tacos made with spiced ground beef and chicken, served with crispy fries and a creamy cheese sauce. Easy to prepare at home and perfect for a friendly dinner.
Lasagna without pre-cooking the sheets
Homemade lasagna prepared without pre-cooking the sheets. A rich Bolognese sauce, a silky béchamel, and a generous layer of gratinated mozzarella, all baked at 180 °C for a melt‑in‑your‑mouth, flavorful result.
Mini Baked Gratinated Tacos
Crispy mini tacos filled with spiced chicken, fries and mozzarella, baked in the oven for an original and tasty appetizer or snack.
King Cake with Frangipane
Traditional king cake with frangipane made with store-bought puff pastry, homemade pastry cream and a silky almond cream. Ideal for Epiphany or any gourmand occasion.
Homemade chocolate sandwich cookies (Princes style)
Homemade shortbread cookies filled with a chocolate ganache, reminiscent of the famous commercial "Princes" biscuits. Perfect for a snack or a sweet break, this cake is made in two doughs, cut into thin circles, then assembled with a creamy chocolate and spread filling.
Ultra-light donuts
Soft and ultra-light donuts, perfect for a cake sale or a snack. This simple recipe uses type 45 flour, two leavening agents and a short fry to achieve an airy texture. Ideal for glazing or dusting with powdered sugar.
Quick Chocolate Tartlets
Soft little chocolate tartlets, easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, with a silky ganache and a touch of speculoos. Ideal for a quick dessert or a gourmet snack.
Tuna and Potato Briquettes
Crispy briquettes filled with a flavorful stuffing of potatoes, tuna, cheese and parsley. Ideal for Ramadan or as a quick snack, they are prepared in under an hour and baked for a golden texture.
Moroccan phrases with almonds, sesame and anise
Traditional Moroccan biscuit, crunchy thanks to sesame seeds and soaked almonds, flavored with anise. Ideal for Eid or as a snack, it does not break during baking thanks to a resting and double-baking technique.
Rolled Baklava with Almonds
Rolled baklavas, crispy and scented with toasted almonds, drenched in a lemony syrup and a drizzle of honey. A homemade, easy-to-make version that retains the crunch of filo pastry and the rich flavor of browned butter.
Mini sweet semolina cakes
Moist mini cakes made with durum wheat semolina, plain yogurt and a light coconut coating. Easy to prepare, they bake in the oven in 12 minutes and are perfect for a snack or a light dessert.
Traditional Moroccan shortbread
Soft and melt-in-the-mouth Moroccan shortbread, ideal for weddings, parties or tea time. This dough made with butter, powdered sugar, oil and flour yields leavening‑free cookies, easy to shape and decorate as you wish.
Homemade Vol-au-Vent
Light and crispy vol-au-vent filled with a creamy chicken, mushroom and parsley sauce. This homemade version uses store-bought puff pastry, a simple egg wash and a velvety sauce ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer or main course for an elegant meal.
Borec with spinach, potatoes and cheese
Flaky cigar-shaped pastries filled with a tasty mixture of potatoes, spinach, cheese, fresh herbs and olives. Easy to prepare, they bake in the oven for a golden and crispy result, served on lettuce leaves.