Un Noël à Dubai, or Chestnut and Kunafa Pavlova.This dessert is an ode to nostalgic flavors, and a celebration of new ones. Made with organic French chestnuts, French cream, Italian mascarpone and organic butter and eggs from @spinneysuae, we discover once again how great quality ingredients and a bit of patience can create magic, beautiful traditions and new memories during this festive season.
yasmine idriss
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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 forward.
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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 of chocolate and big chunks of halaweh. What other dessert shall I arabify?
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Continue ReadingA 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.