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A plate of homemade Dubai-style chocolate truffles, coated in dark chocolate and topped with pistachio halves and chopped pistachios. The truffles are served on a golden striped plate, placed on a rich, gold-patterned tablecloth. In the background, a glass of tea in a golden holder and additional truffles on a separate plate add warmth and charm to the setting. Scattered pistachios and a decorative napkin complete the inviting scene.

Dubai Chocolate Truffles

These Dubai chocolate truffles are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. No need for special praline molds, just two teaspoons will do the trick. At first, I thought the Dubai-hype made another post about Dubai chocolate completely unnecessary. But I’ve been thinking […]

Dinner is served, two soup bowls with chestnut soup and topping stand on a green wooden table surface. Both soup bowls have next to them a green patterned napkin with a golden spoon on top and a glass of white alkohlfree wine. Between the bowls is a small green bowl with pomegranate seeds and a golden teaspoon. On the green base are scattered chestnut leaves and whole chestnuts in shells.

Chestnut Soup

Kick off the fall soup season with this delicious chestnut soup. It warms you from the inside out, it is healthy, and fills you up. The spices and fruity topping of pomegranate seeds add an exotic touch. It tastes even better if you forage the […]

A pomegranate lies on a green wooden base. Behind it is a flat green leaf-shaped bowl filled with pomegranate seeds. A few seeds are scattered on the green base. Next to it is a green kitchen towel.

The Best Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds

We like pomegranate seeds very much, but until now, I have avoided using the fruit because it always went hand in hand with a lot of cleaning. And then, weeks later, you discover red splashes somewhere and wonder how a delicious pomegranate can cause such […]

A big mason jar of Pickled Turnips on a dark stone surface

Simple Pickled Turnips

Time to pickle again! This time, I’ve got another recent favorite of mine: Pickled turnips. They are a classic Levantine pickle, and now I know why. Lots of flavor, a great crunch, and a vibrant color, what could you want more from a pickle? Also, […]

A beautiful ceramic bowl with colorful, garnished vegan pilaf rice

One-Pot Vegan Pilaf Rice

Bored of plain rice? Then I’ve got you covered with this vegan pilaf rice recipe. The rice is cooked in a delicious mix of spices, vegetables, nuts and dried fruits. This recipe won’t get boring. Also, there is lots of room for customization of this […]

A blue ceramic bowl with creamy yogurt tahini dip on a stone plate

Simple Yogurt Tahini Dip

A perfect dip doesn’t need to be complicated. This simple yogurt tahini dip is the perfect example. This dip only requires four ingredients and is super delicious. It makes a perfect addition for falafel wraps, as a condiment for salads, or with potatoes. You can […]

Date cookies presented on a plate, two cups of tea in the background. Dates and walnuts are scattered around the plate on a golden wooden underground.

Date Cookies (Maamoul-Inspired)

Today, I introduce you to my new favorite recipe for delicious date cookies. Recently, I saw a movie about a Tunisian woman making these cookies called Maamoul. I was so intrigued that I had to try them! A Maamoul is a semolina pastry from Middle Eastern cuisine, […]

Hot pickling brine is being poured into the glass jars

Pickled Cauliflower Recipe

Pickled cauliflower is a seriously underrated pickle. It is crunchy and tastes fantastic. Also, it is super simple and quick to make. The pickled cauliflower keeps forever in the fridge, and it is an easy hack to introduce lots of flavor to your dishes. No […]