While I love cooking savory food, my passion really is baking. Through the years, without even striving for it, I have become the “baker” of the family. Do we need a birthday cake? Call Monica. Is a fancy dessert needed? Call Monica. Yes, sweet nothings are my thing. (Psst.. check the blog tittle) But, even … Read more
This Markiza Cake is a classic Ukrainian cake made with layers of shortbread, meringue and walnuts in between a smooth and creamy buttercream frosting. Ingredients Ingredients for the Base 9 oz margarine or unsalted butter, room temperature 9 oz = 2 1/4 sticks butter 5 egg yolks 3 Tbsp sour cream 1 tsp baking soda … Read more
This is a simple and tasty little recipe. You can put it on a bagel, pita or bread, spread it on celery, use it for a dip with crackers or veggies. Its nice for lunch or as an appetizer. This spread serves many purposes! Its full of vegetables and the red pepper gives it a … Read more
Fudgy, rich, No-Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars in just 20 minutes! Salty-sweet date-nut crust, gooey almond butter center, and ganache topping! Ingredients CRUST 1 1/2 cups raw or roasted almonds or walnuts 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 pinch sea salt 1 cup packed dates ALMOND LAYER 1 cup creamy or crunchy almond butter (or sub … Read more
Incredible, healthy peanut butter twix bars made with better-for-you ingredients like all natural peanut butter, almond flour, pure maple syrup, and chocolate. They’re perfectly sweet with three delicious layers for a homemade take on your favorite candy bar! Ingredients For the shortbread base: 1 ½ cups packed fine blanched almond flour (I use Bob’s Red … Read more
This healthier vegan caramel sauce is like magic! Amazing sweet dates are blended with a few simple ingredients to create a luscious, super sweet and highly addictive caramel sauce. It’s a very simple recipe done within 15 minutes. You can spoon/pour it over just about anything without feeling like you are indulging. SO good! INGREDIENTS … Read more
This easy recipe tastes like a Snickers bar! But it’s made with real-food ingredients that you can feel good about eating. It’s sweet with caramel flavour from the dates, delicious peanut crunch and a smooth chocolate drizzle to top. INGREDIENTS 12 Medjool dates 1/3 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup peanuts chopped 1/2 cup … Read more
These healthy bounty bars are a copycat recipe of the good old bounty (or mound) bar! This homemade version of the classic is made with only 4 ingredients, no-bake, refined sugar-free, low-carb and super healthy. Entirely Paleo, Vegan and Gluten-free, these simple and easy to make chocolates are compliant with most popular diet trends. Raw … Read more
These are pretty much the Middle Eastern version of taquitos 🙂 Musakhan chicken wraps are based on a classic Palestinian dish that has gained in popularity all over the Middle East in sandwich form. Traditionally whole chicken pieces are seasoned and cooked in a clay oven then placed on top of fresh flat bread. Classic … Read more
This simple Greek Bougatsa recipe is so easy to make with store-bought filo dough! Crispy filo layers, a creamy custard filling, a generous dusting of icing sugar and cinnamon make this a delicious breakfast or dessert. INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup semolina fine 1/2 … Read more
