This date and rose water chia pudding is inspired by Palestinian cuisine and my love for plant-based foods. Sweet and creamy Medjoul dates, almond milk, a subtle touch of rose water and apricot pieces characterize this nourishing treat. It will provide you with the sustenance and energy you need for your mornings, middays, or late…
Category: ALL THINGS SWEET
Cream Cheese, Lemon, and Poppy Cake
It’s sweet, dreamy, and delicate. And there is something about the preparation that makes it quite therapeutic to work with. Lovely scents of fresh vanilla, soft lemon, and a hint of coconut make this cake a true pleasure to make. The flavors are exquisite with smooth and melt in your mouth cream cheese, chewy and nutty poppy seeds…
Date, Oat, and Nut Superfood Bars
Rich in fiber, protein and healthy fats, you would never think that something so delicious could also be so good for you. Sweet and chewy Medjool dates, crispy oats, crunchy almonds, flax seeds, and all those healthy mediterranean flavors in one delectable and naturally sweet vegan and gluten-free granola block. I also added a bit of…
Citrus and Saffron Loaf Cake with Orange Blossom Drizzle
A wet and sweet delicacy enriched with exotic flavors and drizzled with a fragrant orange blossom syrup. With a bit of Palestina, a bit of España, and a bit of of love, this cake represents the flavors of my upbringing. Palestinian citrus and orange blossom water paired with rich Spanish saffron and you have got a fusion…
Lemon and Cardamom Apple Cake
After several gloomy and chilly days, today’s weather surprised us with a beautiful amount of sunshine. It lifted my spirits and got me in the mood to bake a treat that combined both winter and spring flavors. The result, a moist and lemony apple cake deliciously spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, a most glorious combination…
Olive Oil, Pistachio, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here is my twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie and the Italian Bocconcini al Pistachio di Bronte. These crispy and chewy treats are made of extra-virgin olive oil, crushed pistachios, and creamy chocolate chips. The olive oil is distantly tasted in a way that only enhances the overall flavor of the cookie. Perfect and utterly…
Nutella Cheesecake Fudge Bars
I know that it sounds quite mischievous, but it is the season for these types of indulgences after all. Unless, you are like me and lack the willpower to avoid making them after the holidays. In that case, your addiction may require some intervention. Nonetheless, I have a feeling that you will be quite pleased…
Honey, Nut, and Date Chocolate bars
Ah chocolate… It comforts us in times of joy, despair, and need. And there are few things more satisfying and rewarding than making your own, especially if it requires only minutes. This recipe is the quick and effortless route to rich, smooth, and flavorful gourmet chocolate. It is quite versatile and you can customize it as…
Gourmet Stuffed Honey Figs
My favorite foods are those that have character, history, and culture. They are also the ones that bring me the most pleasure to make. It is almost like taking a mental a spiritual vacation for a moment. I find it quite therapeutic to work with ingredients that speak about a people, lifestyle, and tradition. My…
Strawberry and Olive Oil Tea Cake
It is officially the much anticipated strawberry season in the Eastern Mediterranean and I can barely contain my excitement for all the recipes that I have in mind. That is the beauty of eating fruits in season. Not only are they naturally more delicious and flavorful, but they are also appreciated more. My strawberry and…
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