Is there anything more beautiful than human connections? Najla is a kind lady who follows my page and who gifted me a few boxes of her dates last year. Purely out of kindness.I made the most delicious date caramel using her dates! Today, I remembered Najla and I decided to make another version of the date caramel using chestnut paste. It was divine! And guess who contacted me today- by chance- to send me some dates??? Najla!!
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Continue ReadingA continuation of Najla’s kindness from me to you. A super easy, crunchy pastry dessert that is made without any refined sugars. I used the date and chestnut caramel as a filling. And the beauty of it is that it can be prepared ahead of time. Preheat lightly before serving.
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Continue ReadingThis is the first recipe in my “Easy Entertaining” series. I will be sharing a selection of easy yet impressive dishes to make hosting a lot more fun- for you as much your guests!
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Continue ReadingAn easy yet super impressive entertaining dish. Ingredients are super simple, make sure to take your time caramelizing the shallots. Make ahead and reheat then top with Burrata and salad or pop in the oven just 30min before serving! Will you try it?
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Continue ReadingWhat is the one thing that you can never get yourself to order when eating out? For me, lasagna and wedge salad have to be my most craved but rarely ordered dishes. Growing up, we were always encouraged to try new or complicated dishes when eating out. This has stuck with me unless it’s one of those comfort foods that you can’t live without- but that story will be for another time.
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Continue ReadingNot all viral recipe are born equal but with these kunafa chocolate bonbons are definitely worth the hype! I loved using up all the ingredients I had at home as well as leftover kunafa in the freezer from Ramadan – no food waste!They are perfect to keep in the fridge for any impromptu visit. Perfect with a cup of dark coffee.
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Continue ReadingThe easiest and prettiest Ramadan-ized raspberry charlotte. This dessert is similar in some ways to an eggless tiramisu, but it’s fruity. Super impressive although it is very easy to make- just chill overnight!
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Continue ReadingAlmond crescent cookies with pine nuts or snoubariyeh is a cookie usually served in Beirut (Lebanon) at happy occasions such as engagements, graduations etc. The secret is to cook them briefly at a high temperature to have a chewy undercooked center and a nice golden exterior.
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Continue ReadingIf you want a dessert inspired by happiness, that is it.Meghli is a pudding made with rice flour, sugar and lots of spices. It is served when babies are born, customarily decorated with shredded coconut and nuts These moist little madeleines are packed with flavors reminiscent of happy occasions and births.
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Continue ReadingSpiced cauliflower and garlic labneh open sandwich. My favorite thing to do is to create new recipes using leftovers. I had some streamed cauliflower florets and the end result was the most delicious, crunchy, spicy open sandwich! Make sure to use the best sourdough.