Junaid

You know the story; mother-in-law cooked it first, I copied – adding a bit of

These lemon scones may just be my best scones to date….. Scones are my go-to

Upma – Simple South Indian Semolina Breakfast I’m away from blogging any new recipes right now,

Algerian Cookies Boussou La Tmssou ‘Kiss it don’t touch it’ melt in your mouth mini ghee

Roasted Tomato Soup Sweet, slightly smoky, silky smooth roasted tomato soup flavoured with roasted garlic

Date Walnut Cookies – Crisp edges, soft-ish chewy centres, studded with sweet, sticky date and earthy walnut pieces. These cookies will

Rough on the outside, soft and chewy scone-like inside, tangy Apricot and Yogurt Oatmeal ‘Cookies’ are good for breakfast

The recipe I followed for this delicious dreamlike shortbread biscuits is taken from Lorraine Pascales

Orange Black Seed Cinnamon Rolls are a zesty Middle Eastern twist on classic Cinnamon Rolls. I’ve been

Orange Raisin Scones; sugar encrusted quick-breads, studded with raisins and flavoured with sweet citrus zest.

Lemon Meringue Roulade with home-made lemon curd. Deliciously light and lemony! My Pinterest board ‘Bakes &

Rose Tahini Cookies. The classic flavours of many a eastern dessert packed into a batch

Rfiss / Tamina with Dates; An easy Algerian sweet of toasted semolina mixed with butter,

After watching this years #GBBO bakers make Tiramisu cake… Then Mary Berry & ”the male

Coffee and Walnut cake is a favourite in my home and I hope it will

Eat your greens, yes ma’am. Lebanese style lentil spinach vermicelli soup.  Brighter days with bitterly cold

Mouskoutchou a light and spongy Algerian cake. Traditionally flavoured with citrus zest and/or vanilla. I’ve put

The Great British Classic that Nan would store away in her cake tin even she

Jelbana bel Lham ~ north African stew (tagine) of sweet green peas with meat (in this case lamb) carrot and

Djouez Jelbana bel Kefta ~ Green Peas Stew with Meatballs; A sweet savoury stew flavoured with a delicious blend of

As-Salaamu Alaykum, I originally thought Ginger Biscuits also known as Ginger Snaps and Ginger Nuts

Minestrone – A classic Italian soup loaded with vegetables, beans, tomatoes and pasta. A bowl of colour, warmth

As-Salaamu Alaykum, Unauthentic home comfort food. This ‘lasagne’ uses non traditional spices, lamb mince, NO

  These Ghoriba are the easiest cookies going, easier than traditional Scottish shortbread as you don’t even have

This past month has been a busy one in the family ما شاء الله. One of

Date & Walnut Couronne / Crown A delectable French enriched bread, filled with a spiced butter, fruit

Sticky Toffee Cake ~ The classic British sticky toffee pudding in cake form. Delicious alone or with

Smoked Paprika Beef Stew inspired by classic Hungarian stews and soups such as Goulash, Paprikash and

Cauliflower Gratin / Gratin de chou-fleur. A creamy, cheesy, with a hint of spice white béchamel sauce, covers florets

Nenthrapazham Puttu ~ Kerala Ripe Plantain Steamed Rice Cakes. Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakathuhu, to the lovely

I hope all my fellow muslims had a joyous Eid al Adha. No new recipe

Mtewem / M’thouem ~ An Algerian dish of meatballs and chickpeas in a red sauce packed full of garlic and finished

Today I have for you an Easy Lemon Yoghurt Loaf Cake recipe. It’s sweet, tart, and comes together

When you want a quick meal that is moderately healthy, try this easy Harissa Tuna Pasta

This time last week I had posted a new recipe here for the first in

Karantika – a homemade version of the popular Algerian restaurant / street vendor dish: chickpea

Loubia Hamra meaning ‘red beans‘. Here we are talking Borlotti beans, but it can also refer

Makrout El Louz – Algerian almond cookies coated in icing sugar. Ramadan and Eid just wouldn’t

Makrout El Louz – North African Algerian almond cookies. Ramadan and Eid just wouldn’t be the same in

Baked Makrout are diamond shape semolina pastries, filled with date paste and perfumed throughout with orange

Eggless Honey Lemon Ginger Cake – not exactly what the doctor ordered to cure a

I dislike microwaves yet it’s the only way I make porridge! Adding orange blossom or

Orange Blossom Water subtly perfumes this rustic (chunky!) Pear Crisp / Crumble. A floral touch to an otherwise traditional

I’ve been waiting for the ‘right time’ to post this recipe for just over a

Khobz Eddar literally means ‘bread of the house’ or in other words homemade bread.  Popular throughout North Africa where

Hmiss, a simple and delicious salad of grilled peppers. Fit for your iftar table this Ramadan! Or

Lham Lahlou often spelled Lahm Lahlou, means sweet meat. Ramadan Mubarak to my fellow Muslims. Yup its’ been a