Baklava

Baklava, a Mediterranean sweet, has become a favourite in my family after my Grandmother introduced it to our family just a few years ago.

Arabic/Sugar Wax

Quite a few friends have been asking how I make this, so I figured a a blog post would suffice. Sugar wax has been used by Arab women for centuries if I remember right. I can across a recipe for it while looking for a cheaper alternative to store bought stuff. And what could be cheaper than using just three things that a probably already in your kitchen? Another great thing about this wax it that it...

Spinach Smoothie

I've fallen in love with this recently. Though admittedly, I was quite disgusted when I first heard about it, spinach smoothie? Who would want to drink that?! But after having read about how great it is for the body, and not to mention how packed spinach is with vitamins and minerals (Pop-eye was certainly on to something, guys!) I decided trying it can't hurt. So I did, and I've been hooked ever since! Here's...

Heart-centred Cupcakes.

I bought a cupcake from a store a few weeks ago. On biting into it I had the great surprise of finding a pink heart inside it! This is just my attempt the replicate it. Next time I think I need to either use a small heart cookie-cutter or more cake batter as I had difficulty covering the hearts. Nothing a heck load of piped icing couldn't solve, but I am kind of a perfectionist when it comes to food. :) Ingredients. 3/4...

Garlic Oil

Just a quick and simple garlic oil recipe. This oil can be used to give a great flavour to anything really. My favourite is of course for making home made garlic bread (recipe coming soon inshaAllah)! Ingeditnets Half a cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6-8 Garlic Cloves Hand full of flat-leaf parsley 1. Peel garlic cloves, add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. If you think you oil is a little...