Sharing the love of Baking from the Levant to the Balkan
Mana’esh or Manakish with thyme or zaatar is a staple for breakfast in all of the Middle East countries. For me it relates to so many happy and different memories of my life. Manae’sh that is baked by my mum or my grandma, or eaten fresh from the school canteen each tasted different. Even now as […]
Potato and Caraway Bread is a Russian kind of bread. Boiled and mashed potato is added to the dough. It will make the dough softer and the bread lighter and softer. The addition of caraway seeds add a hint of spice that will surely impress you. To know how to make this bread at home please […]
Apple pie is considered a loved famous dessert worldwide. And now as fall is upon our doors you find apple pie popping in your local cafe or at friends’ gatherings. Personally apple pie reminds me of my sister. She used to make it for us a lot. So whenever I make one or have one […]
Seaweed bread has a very distinctive taste and many nutritional benefits. There are some studies that claim that seaweed bread can actually help you lose weight. And because this bread is made with wholemeal flour it can make you feel fuller for longer. You can have this bread slightly toasted for breakfast drizzled with olive oil […]
Pizza is one of the famous and well loved food around the world. Though it is Italian in origin you can surely find pizza in different styles all over the world. For the crust some like it thin as Italians do and some like it more thick and hearty. As for the topping there are […]
Aniseed Cookies are quite famously consumed during tea time in the Middle East. They are crunchy and spicy. They are easy to make and almost foul proof. You can make a large batch and kept it in an air tight container for up to a month no problem. To know how to make them please […]
Whole wheat flour is known to be better and healthier. It can make you feel fuller for longer. In this bread recipe it won’t only be good for you but also looks amazing and can tempt anyone to grab one even fussy eaters and kids. To know how to make them watch the following video: […]
These muffins are great for your morning tea or breakfast as they will make you feel fuller for longer. They are also quite easy to make and can be stored for a week in an air tight container. To know how to make these muffins please watch the video: Ingredients: 2 cups self raising flour […]
Ramadan Bread or “Ramazan Pidesi” is a famous Turkish bread that is usually made during the Holy month of Ramadan. This bread is consumed during the early meal “sahoor” and can be accompanied with sweet or savory dishes. I know for sure that it is great for dipping with Olive Oil and Thyme “Zeit and […]
Dates Bagels or Ka’ak is one of my favorite recipes as it takes me back to my fond childhood memories. It is very famous in the Middle East region. These bagels are quite easy to make yet they are super yummy. You can bake those during Ramadan and have them as a light snack. […]