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English Muffins
We had a big outdoors picnic last week and I was asked to bring some nice carb to munch on, preferably the one that you can grab and go, not something too fancy, and something kids will like so you can understand why the first thing that came to my mind was english muffins. I just happened […]
Chocolate Banana bread
When it comes to coffee cakes, the simple pound cakes are my favorite pick, it just comes naturally with coffee rather than the heavy cream cakes, that’s why this chocolate banana bread is my pick for the morning coffee. Although the title is chocolate banana bread, the texture and flavors are definitely towards the pound […]
Whole-wheat and grains Vegan Spelt Crackers
When I’m looking for a healthy snack, something that I can eat as is or with a dip I make these vegan spelt crackers. The name, Vegan spelt crackers, might not sound appealing, you probably thinking of a tasteless cracker that is indeed high in nutritional values but lack the taste, well, these crackers have it all, crispy texture with sesame and […]
Mung beans whole-wheat bread
I know what you have on mind when you hear the title of this, mung beans bread, immediately a dense thick bread image is coming up, not this time. If any, this bread is nothing but dense, it’s airy and tender on the inside with a thick crust on the outside. The mung beans, to be […]
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese buns)
If you’re into cheese roles you will most definitely love the Pão de Queijo, the Brazilian cheese buns. I can’t explain the exact texture of this bread, it’s crispy and airy full of small holes and has a texture of something between a bubble gum and soft brioche, absolutely addictive, don’t say I didn’t warn you! Pão de Queijo basics […]
Pear Frangipane Tart
There are some ingredients that just work great together like almond (frangipane) and pears, a French classic that comes on a sweet tart dough to make a heaven pie. When it comes to almond and pear tart I have to say it’s one of my all-time favorites, can’t really put my finger on it but the delicate combination […]
Opera cake (gâteau opéra)
I have to admit this cake is extravagant and complicated, when I first looked at the multiple stages I just wanted to change to a different cake recipe but only while you try to understand the complexity of different flavors and textures you understand that the opera cake is the essence of the French baking, rich surprising […]
Ciabatta
One of my strong experiences in Italy was getting to the local bakery during the morning grubbing a few fresh ciabatta loaves, then going to the grocery and picking up a good salami sausage and some parmesan cheese, making a simple and delicious sandwich hard to imitate elsewhere. There is nothing like the crunchy crust […]
Whole wheat Pecan and raisin bread
Some breads are the of the fun kind the ones that you just want to toast add butter or a good jam and eat as is without any supplements. That’s exactly what the pecan and raisin bread is all about. From a baking perspective view, baking this bread is not a big deal, time frame […]
Vegan Tahini Cookies
After a long weekend of constant eating I needed a something healthy, preferable sweet, I went over my old recipes and came across the vegan tahini cookies which are rich in vitamins, fibers and many other nutritional values. Vegan Tahini Cookies – baking vegan is not easy When approaching any pastry without eggs or butter I […]