What to make with rosewater

Also needs: apples, lemon

Also needs: yogurt, cardamom

Lekhchef () is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine.

Also needs: cinnamon, raisins, orange flower water

Turkish delight, or lokum (also loukoum), is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater or lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color.

Also needs: cornstarch, cream of tartar, food coloring

Egyptian milk pudding, also known as mahalabiya, is a classic and indulgent dessert in Egyptian cuisine.

Also needs: milk, cornstarch, orange flower water

Kheer or payasam is a thick rice pudding.

Also needs: milk, rice, raisins, cardamom, almonds

Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste.

Also needs: flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, food coloring

This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats.

Also needs: lemon, eggs, butter, wine, brandy, puff pastry

Ma'amoul are pastries filled with dates or nuts, and they are popular throughout the Arab world. They can be made in special ma'amoul moulds, and there are three shapes of mould.

Also needs: pistachios, walnuts, cinnamon, dates, butter, flour, powdered sugar

Also needs: rice, onion, butter, cumin, ginger garlic paste, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, chile peppers, chicken