Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bread
There are days, even in the summer, when I crave to bake something. It’s not because I’m craving something sweet, but it’s because I’m craving…
Category: Dessert
Walnut Baklava with Rose Water
After having lived in Turkey for a good amount of time, I have been enlightened about the art of making baklava. It’s such a dessert…
Affogato: The Italian Coffee-Based Dessert
If you love coffee and ice cream, this quick dessert recipe is for you. Affogato is an Italian word for the super delicious coffee drink…
Mini Hazelnut Bundt Cakes with Rose Whipped Cream
My all-time favorite desserts are the simplest ones. I am not a fan of spending a lot of time making sweet things, only because I…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake
If you’ve watched my Facebook Live video series with Dr. Madiha Saeed, you’ll probably know a little bit about this recipe and why it’s appearing…
Pumpkin Parfaits with Yogurt, Honey & Nuts
While parfaits are often seen on dessert tables, the use of pumpkin is hardly ever a staple found inside- at least not from what I’ve…
Fall Harvest Pumpkin Yogurt Bread
My favorite season of the year is Fall/Autumn. I look forward to wearing cozy sweaters, sitting around a fire outside and taking walks in nature…
Pine Nut, Honey & Strawberry Dish
When I went to Sicily in 1993, it was the first time I really ever experienced fruit as the main ingredient- and sometimes the only…
Party Platter Fruit Salad with Yogurt & Honey
One of the most wonderful things I see on Iftar tables is an abundance of fruit. I respect the person who spends a lot of…
Nut-Filled Dates with Melted Chocolate
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be…
