Makdous: baby eggplants filled with nutty joy [Pickled Stuffed Baby Eggplant] When I was growing up in Kuwait, my father used to go to the farmers market once a week to buy vegetables and fruits. I still remember that every time he came home, it looked like he bought the whole market. He would bring home squash, tomatoes and cucumber…
Tag Archive for Walnuts
Katayef [Qatayef]
Middle Eastern stuffed pancakes are the perfect Ramadan dessert for nuts and cheese lovers! Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim sisters and brothers worldwide! As this blessed month comes to an end, I pray that your Ramadan has been full of barakah and blessings. Ramadan is my favorite time of the year and I wanted to share a delicious…
Mamoul [Eid Cookies] (VO)
That sweet smells of cinnamon, dates, and walnuts dance through the house filling my heart with joy. It means Eid is around the corner! Mamoul, or Ka’ack il Eid, are specially made during the holiday season. While I bake all kinds of desserts on my own, this is the only dessert that I stick to the tradition of asking my…