Maamoul Baking Memories Eid is around the corner, so I thought Maamoul would be the perfect way to start off the holiday. Growing up, my mom used to make Eid a big thing. Living in America, we didn’t get the same Ramadan and Eid Vibes as those living overseas. Especially when my parents first came […]
Easy Authentic Tiramisu
Tiramisu is an authentic Italian Icebox cake made from lady fingers soaked in a strong coffee and then layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream. Now, authentic tiramisu also has egg yolks in it. They’re whipped till pale and fluffy and then folded into the mascarpone. This gives it a richer flavor and a beautiful silky […]
Beehive Buns (Honeycomb Buns)
Beehive buns, otherwise known as Khaliyat Al Nahl or Honeycomb Buns are soft and fluffy buns filled with cream cheese and topped with honey or a sweet syrup. The dough is a light and fluffy buttery dough that’s rolled and stuffed with cream cheese. After it’s stuffed it’s arranged in a round baking dish and […]
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
I am not a pumpkin pie person, but now I’m a pumpkin pie cheesecake person. I don’t know if it’s just that the texture and flavor remind me of baby food, or if it’s the specific spice combo with the pumpkin that reminds me of potpourri. Regardless, you won’t catch me with a slice of […]
Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
I’m a sucker for chocolate and cheesecake. But I’m also very picky about it. Take me to dinner, and you’ll find me browsing the dessert menu before I even think about my entree. And if it has chocolate in the name I’m almost always inclined to try it. And then you have cheesecake. Cheesecake is […]
Banana Cream Pie
I’m a big fan of Banana Pudding. The Nila wafers, the bananas, the vanilla pastry cream. The balance of flavors and textures and sweetness all just mend together so freaking good. Plus it’s just so easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser. My only issue with banana pudding is it’s not exactly […]
Italian Cream Cake Sheet Cake
Italian Cream Cake is one of my all time favorite cakes. The Cake itself is actually southern and has nothing to do with Italy. It’s a light and spongey cake with a moist and tender crumb, thanks to the crushed pineapple. You’ll get small chunks of pecans and sweet shredded coconut in every bite and […]
Pineapple Icebox Cake
I absolutely adore this pineapple icebox cake. Not only is it ridiculously easy to make, it’s absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect no bake dessert for any summertime gathering. We used to spend our summers in amman, and my khalto would always make this pineapple cake for us. I would probably eat half the tray myself, […]
Macarona Bil Laban – Yogurt Pasta
Macarona Bil Laban was always my favorite childhood food. But you know how there are some favorite foods that are only good when they are made by certain people or enjoyed in certain places? This yogurt pasta is exactly that for me. My Tata Nado (May Allah swt have mercy on her soul) used to […]
Hilbeh – Fenugreek Cake
I’m obsessed with Hilbeh. The thing about it is, everything smells like it. I personally feel like I smell like Hilbeh for a good week after eating it. Does that stop me? Yes, sometimes it does. But most of the time when tata pulls this Hilbeh out of the oven and its slightly crispy and […]
Creme Caramel Flan
I’m not a flan kind of girl. Everytime I have had it the texture was off. Either that, or I could taste the eggs. And to me, that’s a big no no. So imagine my surprise when I liked it so much I had it 4 times in one week. A few weeks ago we […]
Tahini Salad – Salata Bil Tahini
Tahini Salad ranks pretty high up on my list of favorite salads. So I’m the kind of person that has to have a salad with dinner. It adds such a nice freshness to a meal and honestly completes any dinner. This specific salad is one of my favorites because it pairs well with almost anything. […]
Zahra Bi Laban
Zahra Bi Laban or Zahra O Laban translates to Cauliflower in yogurt. It is such a hearty dish and the perfect dinner especially on a cooler night. It’s made with fried cauliflower florets (or baked!) and tender lamb. You can also use beef, or even chicken. Growing up we always made it with tender cooked […]
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