Express baking has never been so delicious. I came up with this recipe on a late night when I was craving a savory pastry stuffed with a cheesy and herby filling. So, I simply took out a piece of thawed puff pastry that I had in the refrigerator from the day before and got creative. I have to…
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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…
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…
Feta and Zaa’tar Twists
One of my favorite things to do in recipe development is fusing different cultural cuisines. Indeed, little can go wrong when combining two world famous culinary traditions. This recipe consists of Palestinian flavors with a delightfully French twist. Crispy, tangy, and loaded with Mediterranean goodness, these zaa’tar and feta twists will quickly become an all-time…
Mediterranean Spinach and Ricotta Pie
During the chilly autumn and winter seasons, I get inspired to get creative with pies. As this will be my first winter in the Eastern Mediterranean, I decided to make a savory pie that reflects the region’s flavors in all their glory. This Mediterranean spinach and ricotta pie is accompanied by various Middle Eastern ingredients….
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