This light, yummy, moist date cake is the heathy alternative to your typical chocolate cake. Sweetened by the dates, it is a dessert (or breakfast) that is guilt-free and absolutely satisfying. A drizzle of chocolate, and a crunch of walnuts makes this piece of cake complete! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pitted dates 1 cup boiling … Continue reading Date Cake
Pizza is one of those few recipes that an introduction fails to describe. One can possibly argue that it is the world’s favorite food. And what’s not to love about a warm soft dough, topped with perfectly cooked ripe tomatoes, and generous melting cheese? Below is the simplest, fastest, easiest pizza recipe that never falls short. Ingredients Classic … Continue reading Pizza
Meghle is a Levantine dessert that makes one so happy! Why? Because it is typically served on the occasion of a new born. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other family members make it a social gathering while cooking this dish, either taking shifts while stirring, or competing for the best meghle recipe. I find the trick to having a good meghle dish, … Continue reading Meghle
Sweet, chewy, messy and absolutely great cookies that melt in your mouth, those cookies are addictive! Ingredients cookies 1/2 cup soft butter 3/4 cup soft light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 cup plain flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips glaze 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon oil Steps Preheat the oven … Continue reading Messy Chocolate Cookies
Whenever I go to Turkey, I love having the famous Simit bread loop every morning. And I always make sure to carry with me back home. I doubt I will do that anymore, as I found a great Simit recipe, that tastes almost exactly like the real thing. It was a huge breakfast success, and the … Continue reading Turkish Simit Bread
This dessert is my son’s favorite, and it is incredibly easy with only five ingredients! This Oreo mousse is my go-to-recipe when I need a quick snack or dessert for my children. No baking, cooking or mess! This recipe will serve 3-4 people. So you can double or triple the recipe to serve a greater … Continue reading Oreo Mousse
Everyone needs a basic muffin recipe. This muffin recipe is versatile because it can work on its own or can be changed by adding more ingredients like chocolate chips or blueberries and almond flakes, like I did here. It can work as a sweet breakfast, a snack during the day or as a dessert with … Continue reading Basic Vanilla Muffin
Mtabbal Bi Batenjen is an essential appetizer in a typical mazzeh and one of my favorites. It is light and rich in flavor, especially with the addition of parsley and pomegranate. Ingredients 3 large eggplants 3/4 cups tahini 3/4 cups lemon juice 3 tablespoons yogurt Salt to taste Handful of chopped parsley Pomegranate A drizzle … Continue reading Mtabbal Bi Batenjen
Lasagne is a great Italian dish that pleases right about everyone. There are so many alterations to Lasagne, based on a person’s preferences. Our family prefers the vegetarian version, with eggplants and zucchini over the one with minced meat. It tastes amazing, especially the entire thing is made from scratch. The below ingredients serve 6-8 people. … Continue reading Vegetable Lasagne
I have been doing these biscuits for as long as I can remember. They are my go to recipe when I need a quick biscuit recipe. They work perfectly with a cup of afternoon coffee or tea. But the best thing about this recipe is its versatility: you can manipulate this recipe in so many … Continue reading Sablé
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