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
Arabian
SESAME AND PISTACHIO NUT COOKIES (BARAZIQ)
Baraziq are a cross between a pastry and a cookie. They are delicate and melt in your mouth. Clarifying the butter gives them a unique
May 10, 2023
Arabian
UMM ALI (ARABIAN BREAD PUDDING)
I remember my mother would lovingly make this for us during the coldest Canadian winters. We were curious to know who Umm Ali (which means
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Saudi Sweet Fritters (LOQMAT AL-QADI)
Here is the Saudi version of sweet fritters, which seems to combine almost all aspects of the Lebanese/Syrian and Arabian versions. SERVES 6 TO 8
May 10, 2023
Arabian
CHEESE-OR WALNUT-FILLED CREPES (ATAYEF)
After a full day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, these atayef are a welcome treat. Like all traditional foods associated with special
May 10, 2023
Arabian
Saffron-Flavored Fritters (L’GEIMAT)
Traditionally, l’geimat are served drizzled with date syrup, but many Arabian cooks sweeten them with a sugar syrup flavored with saffron and cardamom. You can
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
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
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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