Old School Middle Eastern Recipes with Some Modern Day Twists
This cake is a perfect addition to the holiday season. It has such a luscious texture, and has delicious pockets of tart cranberries scattered throughout. What really takes it over the top, though, is the caramelization of sugar, butter, cinnamon, cardamom and clove lining the …
Thanksgiving is coming up, and pumpkin season is at its peak! I hope you had a chance to try our original pumpkin scone recipe, but for those who have seen The Game Changers or are seeking a plant-based diet, this is a great alternative! Check …
Our mom loves her afternoon tea. Along with the Iraqi custom of enjoying cups of tea any time of the day, she also appreciates the English tradition of afternoon tea. This is a tradition she experienced spending summers in England with her family and friends. …
This cake is all the fall things. Granny Smith apple is shredded and folded into both ground oats and flour creating a delicious and tender apple cake. Not to mention, the nutty tahini and rich sweetness of the maple in the crumble is a perfect …
I worked on this vegan recipe as a tribute to the many vegan and vegetarians at my office. Vegan baking has been something new to me, but I have learned from my mom that cooking and baking is about experimentation and knowledge of ingredients. Our …
I look forward to this dessert every time we eat dinner at my Aunt Eva’s house. It’s funny – she always says she is not a dessert person and that she does not make dessert. But let me tell you, this ice cream combo hits …
I know what you all are thinking – “Banana Pudding? How is that Middle-Eastern?” Well . . . it’s not. But this blog is about more than just Middle-Eastern recipes. It’s about sharing our memories and what has been passed along to us through generations. …
This drink was always a staple at my Tata’s house. Our Tata (my dad’s mom, Nimat) had a huge sweet tooth and would stack her kitchen with jars of candy (always including starburst), cookies, and, of course, her sweet rose water lemonade. As a child, …
Auntie Claire is my grandfather’s sister. She lived her whole life in Gaza, as that is where our father’s side is from. Growing up, I always heard stories of how she was such a phenomenal cook. Whenever we mention her name, my dad will always …
