This dessert is one of those things that looks very impressive and difficult yet is very easy to make. The perfect thing to serve guests you want to wow! It is light and delicious, and way too easy to eat more than you should - don't say we didn't warn you! This took...
While experimenting using our basic dough recipe I decided to try my hand at making a baguette. Being a champion of simplified recipes I know that this will not be exactly like the authentic French baguette, but I think it's pretty close. I am by no means a seasoned...
Sfouf cake truffles are an experiment I tried a while ago and they're made using the simple sfouf cake recipe we already love! These truffles are a modern twist on a traditional recipe and a great variety to add to any dessert table. They not only tasted great but...
Breakfast Semolina porridge was one of my favourite things to make for my siblings when we were all young. I learned to make it when I was 12 and it was so simple to make it made me feel like a rock star in the kitchen. This creamy, smooth, satisfying and nutritious...
I love taking a traditional recipe and turning it into something new and exciting. With a little experimenting in the kitchen I was able to create the perfect sfouf crinkle cookie. They are soft and chewy while holding on to the familiar sfouf cake flavour. We love...
Molokhia is a leafy plant popular in Middle East, East African and North African cuisine. In Lebanon it's made into a stew most often with chicken and using the full leaf. When Molokhia is boiled, the broth thickens, and is often described as "slimy", but...
Mafroukeh is a traditional Lebanese dessert that hails from the north of Lebanon. It's made of a toasted semolina cooked in a caramel sauce then spread out and layered with Ashta cream and topped with lots of nuts (either fresh or toasted). this recipe gave me a...
Summer months in Lebanon would not be the same without the iconic fruit cocktail ( no alcohol here) filled with chunks of fresh fruit and topped with ashta cream (home made clotted cream) , nuts and a drizzle of honey ! The base of this fruit cocktail recipe is made...
Kamar el Deen is an age old beverage said to have originated in Syria. This apricot drink has been served for centuries as an excellent way of hydrating during Ramadan. It was a staple for the farmers and always on hand to keep them hydrated and energized. As...
This Lebanese green bean summer stew can be enjoyed year round and is an excellent vegan/ vegetarian dish the whole family will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients you have a dish on your hands that's healthy and packed with flavor. Traditionally, lubya bzeit...