Traditionally date balls are made very simply.  They take a package of dates and roll them into balls.  They then stuff each one with a whole almond and then roll in coconut or pistachios.  Ingredients:   1 7.5 oz. Package of dates, finely chopped, 1/4 lb. butter, 1 egg beaten slightly with fork, 1 bag fine coconut, 1 t. vanilla, 1 cup sugar, 2 cup rice crispy cereal Directions: In a large...

A traditional Ramadan treat served after the fast is broken. No home could ever hold their head up without a plate of these wonderful homemade Katayef treats.  Atayef Batter  In a bowl place 1 tablespoon of dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Make sure the waster is not too warm because at 130 degrees you will ruin the yeast. Let it ferment for 5 minutes. In the same bowl add: 1 cup of flour 1...