Apricot, Pistachio, and Olive Oil Biscotti

Biscotti is an Italian word that comes from the medieval Latin word meaning, “twice-baked.” The cookies, or biscuits, are first baked into loaves, cooled, sliced into long pieces, and baked again until crisp and crunchy. They are conveniently shaped for dunking into a hot beverage on a chilly, grey morning. And they are almost always…

Clementine and Almond Cake

This spiced clementine, almond, and orange blossom cake is a variation of a Spanish family recipe with Moorish roots. And it is as delicious as it sounds. I would describe it as a clementine in cake form. So moist, fragrant, and lively – it’s the perfect treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or tea……

Helba – Fenugreek Cake

Helba, which literally translates to ‘fenugreek,’ is a sweet, rich, and sticky Palestinian cake made with fenugreek seeds, semolina, and olive oil. The nutty seeds are simmered away until tender and then kneaded into the dough along with the water infused with their flavor. After baking, the cake is drizzled with a lemon sugar syrup…