Pies and Biscuits
CHOCOLATE-FILLED CARDAMOM COOKIES
Cardamom is a spice that is used widely in the Arab world, both in savory and sweet dishes, and it is the secret flavor in
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Turkish Saffron Rice Pudding (ZERDE)
This rice pudding must be a direct descendant of the Iranian sholeh zerd, both as far as the name is concerned and the way it
May 10, 2023
Arabian
SWEET SEMOLINA CAKE (NAMMOURA)
Nammoura is a lovely semolina cake. There are no eggs in it so it doesn’t rise much. Rose-scented syrup is poured over the cake while
May 10, 2023
Dessert
A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS PISTACHIO ICE CREAM
This homemade version of Arabian pistachio ice cream will make you want to eat it every night. Sahleb (also spelled “salep”), a powder made from
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Syrian/Lebanese Rice Pudding (REZZ BIL-HALIB)
For this rice pudding, the rice is cooked with less milk than the Moroccan version for a slightly less creamy pudding, and rose water is
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Moroccan Rice Pudding (ROZZ B’LEHLIB)
Rice puddings are common throughout the Middle East although they vary slightly from one country to another. In Turkey, saffron is added and no milk
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Indonesian Black Rice Pudding (BUBUR PULUT HITAM)
Like milk puddings, rice puddings change from one Muslim country to another, usually with slight variations—until you get to Indonesia and Malaysia where the rice
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Saffron Lebanese/Syrian Milk Pudding (MUHALLABIYEH BIL-ZA’FARAN)
This Lebanese/Syrian version of milk pudding is very different from the South Asian one. Redolent with orange blossom and rose water as well as the
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Indian/Pakistani Milk Rice Pudding (KHEER)
There are variations on milk pudding in almost every single Middle Eastern and South Asian country. Some variations are slight, while others are more substantial,
May 10, 2023
Dessert
Malaysian Pandan Balls (KLEPON/ONDE ONDE)
Klepon in Indonesia and onde onde in Malaysia, these sweet-salty rice flour balls filled with palm sugar and garnished with shredded coconut are totally addictive.
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.
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