
Baklava Cheesecake
If you are a fan of Baklava dessert,then this is a must-try! Baklava lovers (like me ! ) will enjoy the the flavors of mix roasted nuts with Cinnamon and honey filling, all together with a twist of traditional Greek dessert! The cheesecake is rich and creamy, and the flaky filo baklava layers on top provide a nice crunch. what a way to combine two delicious desserts into one! Oriental one ha! :) I used phyllo dough for the crust and It’s the same one that’s used in actual ba

Atayef,Qatayef(Middle eastern Pancakes)
There is Something wonderful about dishes that are only served in special occasions, and one of those are Atayef or Qatayef :) when we say Ramadan, then it's Qatayef! as they are Ramadan stable dessert. Atayef are usually sold in bakeries in most of Arabic countries during the holy month of Ramadan, and some people like to prepare them at home. Atayef are very similar to Pancakes, they are made with flour,semolina, sugar,yeast,milk and baking powder.The batter is sort of th

Mamonia (Syrian Semolina Pudding)
Mamonia was our recipe of the month in our Arabic flavor group, a recipe that comes from Syria/Aleppo city. A combination of smooth semolina pudding topped with cinnamon and nuts, and it is often served with white string cheese and arabic pita bread. A middle eastern traditional breakfast meal in Syria. The recipe was introduced by the beautiful "Shaam Kayali" (host of the month) from Syria, and that was my entry ,,I should thank her alot for sharing it with us, as it was a