I make this recipe every couple of weeks because the children love it – easy to make, full of flavors and very nutritious.
What you need: (recipe from @bbcgoodfoodme)
300g basmati rice(soaked in warm water for 5 mins then wash with cold water)
25g butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
3 Cardamon pods
1 small cinnamon stick
1 tsp turmeric
4…
I was always intimidated by Knefeh. Until I watched a few recipes online and started trying and testing. I was very happy with the results and you’ll be too!
300g knefeh dough
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp ghee
1 kg akkawi chezc cheese
300g mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup semolina
¼ cup milk
¼ cup rosewater
¼ cup blossom water
¼ tsp mastic, ground
Sugar syrup as…
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with chewy meringues. Nothing has really changed as I grew up! The trick for meringues is to make sure your mixer is devoid of fats, by cleaning it with vinegar, adding the sugar gradually and baking at a low temperature for a longer time to keep them…
Another dessert I really enjoy making. Tried making it for the first time when I first got married, and got encouraged because this is a no-fail recipe!
Choux Pastry
100g unsalted butter
200ml water
100g plain flour
3 eggs, beaten
Cream Filling
1 cup French cream
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Chocolate sauce
125g plain flour, broken into pieces
2 ½ tbsp butter
6 tbsp water
Preheat the…
One of the Levantine staple foods – I can never resist a good fatteh! Can you? 😊
For the hummus:
1 kg yogurt
1 garlic clove
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp tahini
2 cans chickpeas(drain and boil with drinking water for 5 minutes then drain again).
1 tbsp butter
1.5 tbsp pine nuts
½ large pita bread, cut into cubes and toasted(drizzle with olive…
The best Bûche de Noel I’ve ever made - hands down!
Recipe from Delish:
FOR THE CAKE
Cooking spray
6 large eggs, separated
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
FOR THE FILLING
1 1/4 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. gelatin (optional)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
FOR THE FROSTING…
Behold the Magnolia-like banana pudding! This is the real deal and you’ll never order it from the store again!
1 1/2 cups water
1 box jello - vanilla
1 can condensed milk
Mix all together and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Whip 720ml heavy cream until thick and then mix the cream with the vanilla mix…
A few years back, I went on a quest for the perfect Crème Brulee in restaurants in Dubai. Enjoyed most of the options. But nothing beats making it at home. This recipe for me yields the perfect Crème Brulee. The recipe by none other than Mary Berry
You will need:
4 egg yolks
40 grams sugar
½ tsp vanilla
300ml…
This Fruity berry pie is perfect when you’re craving a dessert and don’t want to spend too much time making it. It’s also the perfect ending if you’re hosting a dinner because it tastes as good as it looks!
So fast and yummy:
6 puff pastry sheets
250g cream cheese
4-5 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups of your…