Banana Beetroot Blast ~ A delicious and nutritious drink! I mentioned in my last post that

Djibouti was the country assigned for this months MENA Cooking Club challenge. Djibouti is

Imam Bayildi made even easier! and a Turkish delight of a dish. The name translates

Smooth, velvety Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Çorbasi)… Recently I was bowled over by the

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

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

Upma – Simple South Indian Semolina Breakfast I’m away from blogging any new

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

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

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

Rough on the outside, soft and chewy scone-like inside, tangy Apricot and Yogurt

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

Orange Black Seed Cinnamon Rolls are a zesty Middle Eastern twist on classic Cinnamon

Orange Raisin Scones; sugar encrusted quick-breads, studded with raisins and flavoured with

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

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

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

After watching this years #GBBO bakers make Tiramisu cake… Then Mary Berry

Coffee and Walnut cake is a favourite in my home and I

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

Mouskoutchou a light and spongy Algerian cake. Traditionally flavoured with citrus zest and/or

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

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

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

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

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

As-Salaamu Alaykum, Unauthentic home comfort food. This ‘lasagne’ uses non traditional spices,

  These Ghoriba are the easiest cookies going, easier than traditional Scottish shortbread as you

This past month has been a busy one in the family ما شاء

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

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

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

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

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

I hope all my fellow muslims had a joyous Eid al Adha.

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

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

When you want a quick meal that is moderately healthy, try this

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

Karantika – a homemade version of the popular Algerian restaurant / street

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

Makrout El Louz – Algerian almond cookies coated in icing sugar. Ramadan and

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

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

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

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

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

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