Arabian
Crispy doughnuts in sweet syrup (Lugaymat Nashab)
This traditional dessert is popular in every Arab Gulf country and is found, under various names, throughout North Africa and to the east as far
May 19, 2023
Arabian
Cardamom-Scented Fruit Salad
As in North Africa, Iraq, Iran and beyond, fruit salads are becoming popular in the Arab Gulf. Today, almost every type of fruit is sold
May 19, 2023
Arabian
Irresistable Baklava
In the lands of the Fertile Crescent during the bygone ages, when the affluent held their banquets, Arab sweets reached their height of magnificence. At
May 19, 2023
Arabian
Cardamom Fritters with Walnuts in Orange-Blossom Syrup (Balah al-Sham)
I enjoyed these wonderful fritters many times during my travels in the Arabian Peninsula, and especially at daily Iftar buffets prepared in the holy month
May 19, 2023
Arabian
Sweet Saffron Custard with Pistachios and Pine Nuts (Khabees Al-Nasha)
There are a whole series of different types of Khabees, or custards, made in all of the Arab Gulf countries, but they are especially popular
May 19, 2023
Dessert
Malted Milk Ball Truffles
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus at least 3 hours to chill Cook time: 2 minutes Yield: 8 truffles (1 per serving) INGREDIENTS: 5 ounces
May 15, 2023
Dessert
Banana Cream Pie
Prep time: 10 minutes (not including time to make sweetened whipped cream) Cook time: 15 minutes Yield: one 8-inch pie (12 servings) INGREDIENTS: CRUST
May 15, 2023
Dessert
Bananas Foster for Two
My first taste of Bananas Foster was at a four-star restaurant on Maui called Nick’s. It was the most amazing meal I’ve ever had. Whenever
May 15, 2023
Cake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Prep time: 5 minutes, plus at least 3 hours to chill Yield: 8 truffles (1 per serving) INGREDIENTS: 5 ounces cream cheese (½ cup
May 15, 2023
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus at least 3 hours to chill Cook time: 2 minutes Yield: 8 truffles (1 per serving) INGREDIENTS: 5
May 15, 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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