Arabian
Pumpkin Halva (ASSIDAT AL-BOBAR)
Pumpkin in classical Arabic is yaqtin or laqtin, but in the Emirates where they speak a slightly different Arabic, pumpkin is referred to as al-bobar
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Lebanese Wheat and Mixed Nut Porridge (S’NAYNIYAH)
S’nayniyah is the Lebanese version of asure (Turkish Mixed Nut, Dried Fruit, and Legumes Dessert), except that it is associated with the appearance of a
May 10, 2023
Dessert
MILK PUDDING WITH APRICOT COMPOTE
This is an exotic flavored milk pudding called m’hallabiya, one of our classic desserts. I paired it with apricot but it is equally as delicious
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Turkish Mixed Nut, Dried Fruit, and Legumes Dessert (ASURE)
Asure is prepared on the feast day of Noah’s escape from the flood in the first month of the Muslim calendar. Those living in the
May 10, 2023
Salad
FRUIT SALAD
I don’t remember my mother making us a dessert on a daily basis. Desserts were for holidays and special occasions. Instead we would sit around
May 10, 2023
Dessert
RICE PUDDING WITH DATE COMPOTE
Rice pudding is one of those desserts that cuts across all cultures. Cooking milk, sugar and rice together is very simple yet very tasty. I’ve
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Aniseed Fritters (MA’CARUN)
Ramadan is the month of sweets. Wherever you go during that month and for Eid after, you will find abundant displays of sweets and, in
May 10, 2023
Arabian
DATE PASTRIES (BATHEETH)
Batheeth is a specialty of the United Arab Emirates and many of the countries of the Gulf. It is a clever way of making a
May 10, 2023
Arabian
PISTACHIO, WALNUT AND DATE PASTRIES (MAAMOUL)
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without these delicate filled pastries on the table. They are made on special occasions like Eid Al-Fitr and
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Lebanese/Syrian Round Fritters (‘UWWAMAT)
I used to visit Syria very regularly before the uprising and in each city I had one or more favorite food spots. One of those
May 10, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
Sausage Soup Recipe
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Large ham recipe
November 15, 2022
Roast Beef Recipe
November 16, 2022
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