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…

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:…

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…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

This go to classics are for kids and kid at hearts. Perfect for any occasion to satisfy those pesky sweet cravings.

Humble Tahini cookies

These unassuming cookies will surprise you with amazing flavour and how easy they are to make.

Greek Honey Cake

The subtlety of this cake in the way it will look (you can decorate anyway you want of course) belies its amazing hearty and warm comforting flavours.  With honey and orange undertones this will take to the Mediterranean shoes of the Greek islands from where it originates; bound to make you smile when you have…

Apricot Cream Cheese Cookies

These delicate apricot cheese biscuits are always soft and full of flavour.  Any chance I get to adding apricot into my life I take it! They have the tangy sweetness of apricot preserve/jam which makes for a subtle flavour that is not too sweet.  If you are afternoon tea – these are a must!  Very…