Desserts
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Continue ReadingA Greek dessert that is crunchy, sweet and creamy! Yum!Galaktoboureko tastes just like kellej! Saw this recipe on one of my favorite accounts @marys_kouzina and fell in love. I tweaked it a bit, I hope Mary approves! It is super easy to make, just be patient with all the buttered layers.
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Continue ReadingI love desserts that look impressive but that are easy to prepare in advance. These ruby-like poached pears and spiced whipped cream look luscious and taste delicious- just make sure to use Bartlett pears as they are super juicy and they retain their shape while poached.The whipped cream is made with mascarpone for richness and cardamom and vanilla for warm spice. I used a non-alcoholic wine simmered with star anise and vanilla then reduced it to create a velvety syrup.I love using USA pears in desserts as they are so flavorful, versatile, contain little calories and have so much sweetness…
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Continue ReadingDouble chocolate tart- and a little festive truth:not everything you see is always the full picture!This tart has a cracked crust. It tasted amazing- and with good ingredients, even mistakes can be fixed. I ran back to @spinneysuae, got some festive bits (gingerbread cookies, cherries, berries, loukoum, edible flowers) and decorated the tart- with Spinneys giveaways running on festive SpinneysFOOD products, it was totally worth it! Evidence? Hidden. Tart? Perfect. Recipe? Below!
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Continue ReadingI have been wanting to try the combination of a rich yet light dark chocolate mousse with olive oil but I didn’t know which one to use. When I tasted the extra virgin olive oil from Rafael Salgado @aceitesrafaelsalgado, with its rich, fruity flavor, its perfect balance of velvety and acidic finish, i knew that was the perfect oil to use for this recipe. Rafael Salgado oils are a family run business, producing olive oil since 1875. That is 150 years of Spanish olive oil perfection from Spain to your home. Distributed by @lifcointl
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Continue ReadingRice pudding has always been one of all time favorite desserts! Can you imagine my satisfaction when I made it using date paste? I added some Madagascar vanilla from a pod, some orange zest and yummml! It tasted creamy, caramely and sooo good.
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Continue ReadingTo be honest, the is the truest of true crumbles minus the butter, the flour and the sugar. Instead I made it using maple syrup, oat flakes and bran, some almond flour and super ripe and juicy fruits. I got inspired when I found some super ripe peaches peaches in the fridge and mixed berries in the freezer. Berries always turn into a gooey red coulis and transform any crumble into heaven.
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Continue ReadingOnce you try this crème pâtissière légère (or light pastry cream), you’ll understand my obsession with making it. It’s super easy to make and the result is a velvety, custardy whipped cream studded with vanilla specs.For this tart, I used a gluten free ready made shortcrust dough (pâte brisée), half a jar of lemon curd that I spread under the cream and some berries.
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Continue ReadingA delicious dessert inspired by the famous banana pudding and surprisingly it’s super easy to make! And as all of my favorite Ramadan dishes, it can be made ahead of time. I use powdered custard but feel free to use whichever custard you like!
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Continue ReadingOui oui oui! The easiest, most delicious guiltless snack. Super easy to prepare with only 4 ingredients + salt. They are naturally dairy free, gf, refined sugar free and full of flavor! Keep them in the fridge for the ultimate indulgence. I usually add cinnamon and orange zest to them, feel free to play around the recipe. Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingI remember very well, sitting with my parents, watching tv and mom would peel us juicy and sweet oranges. I am always reluctant about peeling them but if someone hands me these juicy fruits that I adore ready peeled- I’m in heaven!Actually, orange blossom is one of my favorite scents.This dessert is Moroccan inspired, although Spain has something similar called Naranjas con Canela. You have to try it to understand the beauty of this dish. The warmth of the cinnamon and the flowery orange blossom brings out an incredible sweetness in the oranges. I also used some small sweet clementines…