Sharing the love of Baking from the Levant to the Balkan
Who doesn’t love a good baked cheesecake? It is creamy, velvety, not overly sweet and tangy! But what about a vegan cheesecake? The first I had one was when we were invited to a vegan potluck. And let me tell you it was love from the first bite. It was everything a good dessert should […]
Hilbeh is a very traditional sweets in the Middle East. And as always today I’ll share with you the Palestinian version based on my mother in law recipe. Hilbeh is made of fenugreek seeds, semolina and olive oil. It is quite healthy if it stopped here. But we drench it with sugar syrup. But that […]
This brown bread is healthy for you because it contains more fibre. So it is good to have it as part of your daily diet. This recipe thus has combined healthy with beautiful. This can be a good tactic to entice children to eat healthier. It worked with my son. To make the star […]
What is special about Focaccia bread is that it is made from olive oil based dough. This creates the distinct texture of focaccia as well as giving the bread a depth of flavour and earthiness. You can make focaccia bread without any toppings or you can add whatever you like. Mostly people add rosemary, rock […]
Mana’esh or Manakish with thyme or zaatar is a staple for breakfast in all of the Middle East countries. For me it relates to so many happy and different memories of my life. Manae’sh that is baked by my mum or my grandma, or eaten fresh from the school canteen each tasted different. Even now as […]
Seaweed bread has a very distinctive taste and many nutritional benefits. There are some studies that claim that seaweed bread can actually help you lose weight. And because this bread is made with wholemeal flour it can make you feel fuller for longer. You can have this bread slightly toasted for breakfast drizzled with olive oil […]
Aniseed Cookies are quite famously consumed during tea time in the Middle East. They are crunchy and spicy. They are easy to make and almost foul proof. You can make a large batch and kept it in an air tight container for up to a month no problem. To know how to make them please […]
Whole wheat flour is known to be better and healthier. It can make you feel fuller for longer. In this bread recipe it won’t only be good for you but also looks amazing and can tempt anyone to grab one even fussy eaters and kids. To know how to make them watch the following video: […]
Ramadan Bread or “Ramazan Pidesi” is a famous Turkish bread that is usually made during the Holy month of Ramadan. This bread is consumed during the early meal “sahoor” and can be accompanied with sweet or savory dishes. I know for sure that it is great for dipping with Olive Oil and Thyme “Zeit and […]
Barbari bread is an Iranian bread though very similar bread can be found in other neighboring countries like Turkey and Afghanistan. It can be a great addition to your feasts in Ramadan as it has a distinctive shape and fluffy inside texture. To learn how to do this bread, please watch the following video: […]