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NO BAKE tahini chocolate cheesecake cupcakes are slightly sweet, slightly nutty, slightly salty, and perfectly crunchy and creamy. It tastes like a fluffy cloud with a Big Crunch. These mini tahini cheesecakes are creamy, slightly sweet, a little nutty from the tahini and perfectly crunchy from the crust. They are bite size perfect and the…
Ramadan with Saffron Road 2021 is such an exciting time of year for me. You’ve heard me discuss my love for the month of Ramadan many times before. This time of year is all about fasting and all about eating, ironically. Basically, from sunrise to sunset, its all about fasting, spiritual cleansing, being mindful, and…
Mamool date cookies are a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that are always made in abundance around the holidays. Special moulds are used to create beautiful patterns on top of each cookie. The different spellings of maamoul cookie mamool maamool maamoul ma’moul Doesn’t matter how you spell it, it’s all the same delicious cookie. Are there…
Lentil Soup – Nadia’s edition is the way my mom taught me how and it is SO DELICIOUS and so nutritional. Important steps to consider when making lentil soup A lot of the flavor comes from the onion and carrots that are used and its important to release the flavors of those vegetables by sautéing…
Caramel oatmeal cookies are so crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and the caramel adds the perfect amount of texture. Top it off with a sprinkle of sea salt and you’re in for a treat. I’m always trying to find ways to add oatmeal to my kids diet. Only Dia enjoys eating oatmeal…
Orange Cumin Rice is so good it can be served as the main star of the table. The zest from the oranges, the sweetness of the raisins, and most importantly the cumin seeds that add the extra touch of subtle greatness. Rice is a huge part of Middle Eastern cooking. It’s almost always on…
Tahini Tomato Sumac salad is so creamy and refreshing with the perfect tang from the sumac that hits your taste buds just right and immediately makes you think of summertime. What is Sumac and where does it grow? Sumac is derived from the Aramaic word which means “dark red”. The spice is from a red…
