A Christmas pavlova- and THE ultimate hosting tip: I have to admit, it took me a while to realize that the easier the menu, the better the hosting. Make dishes you are familiar with, prepare as much as possible ahead of time and even order in! Just make sure to be a relaxed and welcoming host. That’s the secret to any successful party!
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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 fruit of your choice- thin apples slices, blueberries. It’s delicious! Just follow the tips.
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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 ReadingCreate the fluffiest, whipped caramel frosting with only 2 ingredients.
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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 flavours you like or ingredients you have at home. Make sure to always start with SpinneysFOOD.
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Continue ReadingDuring the blessed month of Ramadan, we are all after easy and delicious dessert recipes that can be prepared ahead of time. I made this luscious eggless pistachio and white chocolate tiramisu using the pistachio spread and the white chocolate from @benoit.ingredients. It’s a simple recipe full of flavor that doesn’t require many ingredients, just excellent quality ones. Try it and let me know!
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Continue ReadingDuring the blessed month of Ramadan, we crave wholesome, delicious desserts. With Emborg 100% natural, nothing added, freshly frozen fruits, creating them becomes super easy. I always have bags of frozen berries in my freezer. Their nutritional benefits as well as the practicality makes them my number one choice for quick, last minute desserts such as this pistachio muhallabia and berries coulis, sweetened only with honey.
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Continue ReadingMy go-to salad for entertaining or larger gatherings. I love it because it can be made in advance and assembled just before serving. The dressing made using ready made pesto sauce, making it super easy and delicious. The dried raisins contrast beautifully with the salty cheese. The lentils can be replaced with grilled chicken or prawns. I highly recommend not to skip the roasted tomatoes and onions because they add a lot of juicy depth and flavor to the salad.Can’t wait to see your creations!