Quick 1 pot garlic prawns and vegetable orzo. This recipe is made of leftovers from a dinner we had a couple of nights ago. I am always adamant on not wasting food, and this recipe was the perfect combination to use up our leftovers and transforming them into a delicious…
Recipes: Comfort Food
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Continue ReadingRecent studies have shown that being a multi-tasker doesn’t always produce the best results. This recipe is made using the date paste that my friend Najla sent me. It is so easy. It is ok to use shortcuts or help when needed! Simple and easy is something the best way…
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Continue ReadingTahini and halaweh banoffee pie. An all time classic dessert- but arabified! I made a salted caramel and added to it Dulcey chocolate from Valrhona – it’s a caramelized white chocolate, and added some creamy tahini by Conserves Chtaura. It was absolutely delicious, rich and earthy. Decorate it with shavings…
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Continue ReadingWhen I got gifted those beautiful rhubarb stalks, I knew I had to make a tart! The flakiness of the dough, the sweetness of the frangipane were the perfect contrast to the tartness of this ambiguous vegetable! The cool thing about this recipe is that you can make with any…
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Continue ReadingA sweet lady called Najla sent me the most delicious dates from their farm. I don’t know Najla, and Najla doesn’t know me, but I can guarantee you that she is a sweet soul. This custard is only sweetened with dates, and it is absolutely delicious.
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Continue ReadingThe best alternative to any sweet spread. So easy and nutritious. Use milk of your choice. I used milk and cream.For each 1 cup of soft pitted dates, use 1/4 cup warmed milk. Adjust liquid to obtain your preferred consistency. Thank you Najla
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Continue ReadingThis delicious date twist is made using a 2-ingredients dough and date caramel. And the secret is that if we whip the date caramel with more cream, we get a lush, creamy, frosting!
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Continue ReadingFor Ramadan, it is important to have recipes for desserts that can be prepared ahead of time. I made umm Ali with a twist using simple ingredients of excellent quality from SpinneysFOOD. The beauty of it is that it is only sweetened with honey and it is easily adapted to…