Most carnivores out there can’t get enough of chicken wings. Much like Pizza, chicken wings and the variety of flavours they can have, are appropriate for any occasion from casual to birthdays, to fancier dinners as appetizers. I’m baffled though on why most people buy their chicken wings, even if they say the sauce can’t…
Category: Cooking
Mmmmm…Muhalabya
This exotic tasting dessert is perfect all year round. However, it is simple to make and a sure win to whomever you decide to serve it to. It is a traditional dessert with an added twist. The Muhalabya is essentially a milk custard or has a similar feel to rice pudding – but limiting the…
Iraqi Breakfast Makhlama
I’ve been really into hosting breakfast or brunch gatherings, it has a casual feel to it (even though it is just as much work if not more of a dinner), but it makes for a great – long – day hanging out with family and friends. Especially when you have kids, early lunches and breakfast…
French Toast Batons
This favourite of the family is a great snack all day and for any age. I relatively less sweet dessert, and east to make – its perfect with tea or coffee, or even when casual friends drop by. Always top choice for breakfast and so simple to make, how can you not try it! Time:…
Türk Kahvesi (Turkish Coffee)
I can do many things – of which I am shameless in admitting. But two key things that have always eluded me that seem so mundane to do are gift wrapping and a good pot of Turkish coffee. Not sure why, I’m part intimidated, part delusional in admitting that I have yet to perfect those…
Cumin Cauliflower Side
I usually make this as a nice add on side to my Thanksgiving dinners. But it’s versatile and easy to make that there is no reason why it couldn’t be part of a any meal throughout the year. It’s a great way to have your fix of cauliflower and all the benefits it comes with,…
Don’t-worry-about-it Date Cake
This is one of those many tea cakes that I like with low sweet taste, but definitely able to satisfy the sweet tooth. Some would argue that is is healthy, but more than that it provides a warm comforting taste reminiscent of the holidays. Goes with everything and a cinch to make. Looks more complicated…
Gimme my Halloumi – Hot
I can live my entire life on just eating bread and cheese, I just love it! One of those cheeses is Halloumi. It is a very interesting cheese, originally from the Middle East – primarily Lebanon, when eaten raw, halloumi, an unripened cheese, has a bit of rubbery, squeaky texture. But because of its high…
A Good Ol’ Shakshuka
A traditional easy breakfast option care of Middle Easter cuisine. It ranges from country to country but the basics are more or less the same, and as this breakfast further trends in more cosmopolitan restaurants, save the money and make it yourself – it’s basically fired eggs in a red sauce with spices. You’ll be…
Don’t Go Break”fast” Their Heart
Horrified that your kids want to make you breakfast? Here are some thoughts that might help.
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