🍰 Basbousa (Middle Eastern Semolina Cake)

Ingredients: For the Cake: 1½ cups semolina (coarse) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter or ghee, melted 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) Whole blanched almonds for garnish For the Syrup: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water … Read more

🍎 Easy Puff Pastry Apple Tarts

Ingredients (Makes 6 mini tarts): 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen) 2 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great), thinly sliced 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Optional: honey or apricot jam for glazing 🔪 Instructions:   zie vervolg op de … Read more

🥄 Spoon Fritters (Quick & Easy)

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup water or milk (adjust for batter consistency) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme — optional) 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional for cheesy fritters) Vegetable oil for frying (enough to … Read more

Quick White Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) white chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) Pinch of salt Toppings for rolling (e.g., shredded coconut, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts) Instructions:    see continuation on next page

🍋 Gooey Lemon Butter Cake

Ingredients: For the bottom layer (crust): 1 box yellow cake mix (or 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 cup sugar if from scratch) 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg For the gooey lemon layer: 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted … Read more

🍓 Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Ingredients: For the crust: 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs 2 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp (60g) butter, melted For the cheesecake filling: 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess) For topping: Fresh strawberries, halved … Read more

🧀 Savory Cheesy Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for extra fiber) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil or melted butter 1 cup (100g) … Read more

🍝 Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Traditional Recipe)

Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) spaghetti 4–5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) Salt (for pasta water and seasoning) Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, but traditional in some regions) Pasta water (reserved) Instructions:   zie vervolg op de volgende pagina