Category Archives - Desserts

Traditional South African Malva Pudding

October 15, 2018 - No Comments

Ingredients for the batter

1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 Tablespoon apricot jam
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
generous pinch salt

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Khaliat Nahl

October 12, 2017 - No Comments

Khaliat Nahal or the Bee Hive Bun is a common Middle Eastern sweet dish which is typically filled with cream cheese and then glazed with

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 13, 2013 - 3 Comments

What You Need:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar

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Lebanese Rice Pudding Dessert

August 26, 2013 - No Comments

‘Ruz- b haleeb’ which translates to ‘rice in milk’ is a traditional Lebanese dessert typically served on special occasions. Simple, delicious, and easy to make, this desert is perfect for summer

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Carrot Tray Bake

March 18, 2013 - No Comments

What You Need:

4 eggs
1 ¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
2 cups cake flour
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp

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Vanilla Marshmallow Cake

June 7, 2012 - One Comment

What you need:
4 eggs separated  – beat egg whites till stiff and fluffy
¾ cups castor sugar
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder

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Coffee Biscuits

May 3, 2012 - One Comment

What you need:
 
300g butter
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 Tblsp Maizena (cornflour)
1 Tblsp coffee mixed in a little hot water
Approx 3

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Intro to recipes

April 5, 2012 - No Comments

The prime reason for the creation of man is that he earns the pleasure of Allah.This depends on seeking knowledge of that which pleases him,

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Mahalabiya

April 4, 2012 - No Comments

This is a traditional Egyptian dessert that can be made in minutes.
What you need:
1 litre milk
2-3 cups sugar
1 T rose water

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Easy Brownies

March 27, 2012 - No Comments

What You Need: 

¾ cup butter (170 g)
1+½ cup sugar (330 g)
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour (85 g)

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