Grape Jelly like Grandma’s

Grape Jelly like Grandma’s

Store bought grape jelly just doesn’t have the same rich, fragrant taste that comes from home grown grapes. We have a Concord Grapevine that shades our entire patio each summer.  September-October we have enough grapes to can jars and jars of jelly (while the local 

Banana Nut Bread

Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients for 1 Loaf 3 Ripe Bananas 2 Eggs 1/3 Cup Melted Butter 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla 2/3 Cup Sugar 1 3/4 Cup Flour 2 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon Freshly grated Nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray loaf 

Ataif / Kataif

Ataif / Kataif

Ataif or Kataif is a Middle Eastern dessert typically served during Ramadan.  These little stuffed pancakes are fried and drenched in a delicious rose water scented sugar syrup.  There are various fillings, but sweet cheese filling is one of our favs. Sugar Syrup (qater) 2 

Raspberry Danish

Raspberry Danish

PASTRY 1/4 cup warm water 2  1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup milk(slightly warmed) 1 large egg 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 and 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 14 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold Add yeast to the warm water and leave 

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Nothing says summertime like a fresh fruit cobbler.  It brings back memories of the cobblers and pies cooling on racks in my grandmother’s kitchen. Grease an 8-9  inch square baking dish. In a large bowl, combine: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking 

Atayef Bil Jawz (Pancakes stuffed with walnuts)

Atayef Bil Jawz (Pancakes stuffed with walnuts)

Many desserts throughout the Middle East are always available, Baklava, and Knafa are two such delicacies. Some however are tied with certain holidays and traditions.  Just as we make Mahmoul during Easter, Atayef is something to look forward to during the month of Ramadan.  These 

Blueberry Oatmeal Protein Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Protein Muffins

  Add dry ingredients to large bowl and mix well: 1 cup oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 scoop protein powder (I used banana creme) 1/4 teaspoon salt   Mix in: 3 egg whites 1 

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 13 by 9 pan with tahini. In a large  bowl mix together 4 cups semolina, 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 Tbsp baking powder. Melt 1 1/4 cup butter and mix into semolina.  Add