Syrian Walnut-Semolina Cake with Figs and Chocolate

This is a not an usual kind of cake. I have to say that so far in my baking expedition, this one is the one with a few unexpected ingredients brought together; the kinds that will make you wonder what it is going to the like and the combination of flavors and texture will […]

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Strawberry Mint and Almond Ice Cream

We are deep into the intense Texas summer. These are the only couple of months that I wished I was some place else – a long vacation in the mountains sitting on the porch and enjoying the crisp pleasant air. The sun is burning down the garden and the flowers and one has to […]

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Cherry, Blackberry and Almond Crisp

A simple and elegant recipe for a succulent summer dessert. A nutty crumbly topping sits on the luscious jammy fruit cushion – a cushion of cherries and blackberries – an intensely satisfying morish kind of dessert.

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Cherry and Apricot Clafoutis

Clafoutis – (pronounced Kla-foo-tee) is a kind of baked fruity custard dessert, mine here done with the dark bing cherries and apricots.

What is a Clafoutis, one might ask? A lovely way to celebrate and showcase summer I would say – subtle, light, airy sweet bites richly studded with juicy fruits and the so […]

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Mango Ice Cream

Summer means mango – the most irresistible of all tropical fruits. The lush, juicy mangoes also make the most delicious ice creams.

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