In adherence to kosher dietary law, dairy recipes will contain no meat.
Ghraybeh (pronounced sort of like ‘gr’eye-bee’) are one of those recipes that I have memorised, mostly because they are so simple to make, and because they contain (just four!) ingredients most people already have on hand. I’ve even been over at a friend’s house prepping for a dinner and whipped up a quick batch of…
Being that we live in landlocked Colorado, we don’t eat much seafood – which is a shame, since I grew up near the sea and ate it frequently. It is expensive and quite difficult to obtain good quality fish here – especially on a budget. Since it was Shavuot, and we were having a rare…
Namoura (or basbousa, as it is known in Egypt) is a traditional dessert made from semolina (the flour one typically thinks of for making pasta). It’s a relatively simple dessert with only a few ingredients, but it’s soaked in syrup fragranced with orange blossom water, and includes a little bit of shredded coconut, which gives…
Rice pudding is a comfort food in so many cultures – growing up in the north of England it was a staple – typically served at school dinners warm with a dollop of jam atop it. Riz Bi Haleeb is typically served cold, but this version can be served warm if you desire. As with…
My daughter’s teacher is celebrating her birthday today and her favourite drink is a vanilla chai – so C and I decided to make her a chai-infused cake to celebrate. I’m a bit of a spice hoarder, so we already had everything we needed to make our own chai spice mix. The beauty of this…
Muhallebi (sometimes called malabi or muhallabia) is a Middle Eastern milk pudding. Traditionally made with rice flour, most modern muhallebi recipes feature cornstarch to give the pudding its thickness. It is lightly sweetened, and beautifully delicate and fragrant as its main flavour comes just from the milk and the floral water you choose. The base…
This easy pound cake recipe blends classic American baking with the flavours of the Middle East. This rich but delicately flavoured cake pairs beautifully with a hot cup of tea, or with a cup of thick spiced Turkish coffee. The recipe makes two full size loaves, so you may want to reduce by half –…
