Tag: Sweet

Algerian Ktayef

Algerian Ktayef

Last week, we started the Holy Month of Ramadan, during this special month life feels different. The rhythm changes. The days are a little slower, the evenings a little warmer, and the table becomes the heart of the home. Ramadan is known as a month 

Delicious Bourdaloue Tart: A French Dessert Recipe

Delicious Bourdaloue Tart: A French Dessert Recipe

I go to the market almost every day, and I never bring a shopping list. I decide on my menu depending on the fruits and vegetables that catch my eye. This time, I chose to buy some pears to make the famous Bourdaloue tart. It 

Sweet and Savory Vatrushka: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet and Savory Vatrushka: A Step-by-Step Guide

A Vatrushka for our afternoon tea at home. Vatrushka is a little Eastern European pastry, very common in Russia and Ukraine. It’s made with a soft, slightly sweet dough brioche, shaped into a round bun with a dip in the middle. That dip is filled with a 

Transform Leftover Brioche into Cozy Pudding

Transform Leftover Brioche into Cozy Pudding

Yesterday, I made a Brioche Pudding for the family, a baked dessert made from leftover brioche (or bread) soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, and sugar. The Brioche absorbs the custard, and once baked, it becomes soft inside with a golden top. Brioche gives 

Bradj Recipe: Sweet Semolina Galettes with Dates

Bradj Recipe: Sweet Semolina Galettes with Dates

Early this morning, I was filled with excitement as I decided to create Bradjs, exquisite diamond-shaped semolina galettes that are a true masterpiece of Algerian cuisine! Originating from the picturesque Constantine region (Kasentina) in Algeria, these stuffed galettes are traditionally crafted to herald the joyous 

Easy French Sablés Cookies for Tea

Easy French Sablés Cookies for Tea

A few days ago, I made some Sablés Nantais. They are small, round, and crumbly biscuits from Nantes, France. They are made with simple ingredients: salted butter, sugar, flour, and sometimes a bit of milk or egg. Their texture is melt-in-the-mouth thanks to the salted 

Churros and Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce

Churros and Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce

Churros are such a tasty treat, a fun mix of fried dough that’s crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. They’re usually long and skinny—sometimes twisted into a fun loop—and totally irresistible! Rolled in sugar, they’re perfect for dipping in ooey-gooey chocolate 

Saffron and Pistachio Poached Pears

Saffron and Pistachio Poached Pears

A delicious dessert for today full of aroma  refers to a dessert where pears are gently simmered in a saffron-infused syrup, often sweetened with sugar or honey, and garnished with chopped pistachios. The saffron adds a rich, golden and a subtle, floral aroma, while the 

Riz au Lait, Rice Pudding

Riz au Lait, Rice Pudding

Here’s to a 2025 filled with little gourmet joys, shared recipes. Thank you for always being here, loyal to every post and every recipe. Together, let’s keep blending memories, flavors, and laughter. Time to get cooking 😉 My first recipe of the year is a 

Algerian Hlawat Tabâa

Algerian Hlawat Tabâa

Hlawat Tabâa is a traditional Algerian biscuit, typically enjoyed during, tea or coffee time, as well as on festive occasions like Eid or weddings. The name “Hlawat Tabâa” roughly translates to “cookie cutter cookies” in reference to the decorative shape (round, square or half-moon). These