Lemon Orange Olive Oil loaf is an extremely moist and flavorful cake. It’s rich enough for dessert yet simple enough for breakfast with a cup of tea. Olive oil makes any dessert extra moist in a way butter can’t. It adds a depth of flavor unparalleled. What type of olive oil should I use? You…
Dessert
Sprinkle almond sugar cookies
Almond sprinkle sugar cookies are moist on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. The sprinkles not only add color but add a surprise crunch. These cookies came together in no time. The kids obviously loved them because of the sprinkles and because they’re cookies. So I consider this a win win and have…
Flan aka creme caramel
Flan aka creme caramel, gets its name from the French word flaon, which means “flat cake” because of its shape is an extremely international and loved cake across the world. The creamy custard cake thats topped with sweet caramel is literally loved by everyone. Personally, I am not a fan of flan like texture; pudding…
Maple Pecan Butter Cups
Maple Pecan Butter cups are so delicious and yummy that it’s hard to eat just one, or two, or three. They are made from ingredients that are easily found and probably in your home already so thats always a good thing. Nothing is more discouraging then finding a recipe that calls for ingredients that need…
Sweet Pancakes with clotted cream aka Qatayef aka Atayef
Sweet pancakes with clotted cream aka Qatayef aka Atayef is an extremely popular dessert in the Arab world. This dessert is famous all throughout the Middle East but especially popular during the month of Ramadan. The same dough is made for both versions of Qatayef. One is eaten right off the griddle and the other…
Pink Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
Pink Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze are the cutest and sweetest way to serve your breakfast! Whether it’s a holiday or not, these are so fun! So we have these amazing Basic Butter Pancakes that are SO good! Everyone loves them and they’re simple and easy to make. Perfect all around right!? Right! Untiiiiiiil….color came…
Palmier
Palmier hearts are the 3 ingredient, easy and sweet way to make a light and crispy cookie that can be rolled traditionally as an ear-shape, or here as an adorable heart! Palmier are made from puff pastry, so they are light, flaky and have a really nice crisp on the outside. These cookies are said…
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate Bark is a delicious and easy way to make a cute and fun dessert treat in about 5 minutes! Chocolate Bark is much like our beloved friend, Rice Krispie Treats. It’s very easy to make, (although out of fairness, chocolate bark is even easier), and it is highly customizable (made up word)! They apply…
Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats, in the most perfect, buttery, gooey recipe, whip up in minutes and can be made into any shape or color for any occasion! Rice Krispie Treats are a childhood favorite for some many people! I used to love them…and still do! They were so easy to make. I would stand with my…
Tahini Shortbread Cookies
Tahini Shortbread Cookies are the 2017 LA Times Holiday Cookie Contest winner that’s so uniquely delicious and easy to make it’s going to be your new favorite! Tahini is picking up in popularity. As an Arab, it’s been a staple in our house my entire life. But for those who still aren’t familiar…Tahini is sesame…