If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that one of the very first recipes I have developed and written was for cheesecake! I perfected my cheesecake recipe shortly after receiving a KithenAid stand mixer from my parents, when I was 16 years old 😀 I remember one Thanksgiving, I made 4 cheesecakes…
Dessert
Maamoul Date Cookies
I often reminisce about the pastries from my childhood. I have fond memories of my mother and grandmother baking every weekend and sharing something sweet with the family. This Ramadan I wanted to try and make maamoul. I set out to replicate the maamoul from my childhood and found that our family recipe was…
Cherry and Chocolate Pastry
Ramadan is just around the corner. One of the most requested recipes I receive during Ramadan is “easy dessert ideas”. I came up with this Cherry and Chocolate Pastry because: 1. It’s easy to make 2. cherries and chocolate make the perfect summer pairing 3. It’s delicious! For those who don’t know, Ramadan is the…
Rose, Cardamom Pistachio Scones
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate the love and sacrifices that our mothers and motherly figures have given and made for us. A day to make an intentional effort to say ‘Thanks Mom’! One way to show mom you love her is to make something from scratch. My rose, cardamom pistachio scones are easy…
Homemade Churros with Dipping Sauce
If there’s one thing I know I love it’s fried dough. dipped in sugar. then dipped in chocolate. 😛 What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than with a homemade churro! Cinco De Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day, like many may believe. It is the celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over the…
Citrus Olive Oil Cake
One of my all time favorite cakes. This cake takes me back to my childhood and reminds me of home. As a child, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents home. My Tata (grandmother) would always have a sweet treat waiting for us. She definitely passed this down to my mother Hala, who…
Peeps S’mores Skillet
This is for the last minute folks who need an Easter Dessert in less than 20 minutes. Yup, 20 minutes. It’s a S’mores Skillet that uses Peeps to make it colorful and festive.
Cookie Cheesecake Bars
I love a good mash up dessert. These Cookie Cheesecake Bars are just that! And when in bar form, these sweet treats are portable and easy to eat. Think picnics, BBQ’s and even a strolling appetizer party!
S’mores Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Today is Pi Day. No, not a misspelling. I mean, Pi: the ratio of a circles circumference to its diameter. 3.14159265359 🙂 My 10th grade math teacher, Mrs. Garrity would be proud 😛
Oreo Meringues
It’s National Oreo Day! 😀 Hip-Hip-Horrray 🙂
