Your guide to a healthy lifestyle
Happy Kanelbullen dag! 🇸🇪🇸🇪 Anyone who has been to Sweden, or has even been to Ikea knows about Kanelbullar (Cinnamon buns). In Sweden, the cinnamon smell of these buns just fills every supermarket or café, and are a popular part of every Swedish Fika. The …
With the start of the cherry season, nothing beats enjoying a piece of clafoutis prepared with fresh cherries. Clafoutis <klaa-foo-tee> is a French custard like dessert, that is irresistable. I prepared a healthier version with few simple swaps. Clafoutis can be served warm at room …
Basbousa (Namoura) is from the most beloved desserts in the Middle East. It has different names and minor variations in each country, but it is always delicious. Basbousa is quite easy to prepare and only requires a few ingredients. I prepared an incredible healthy version …
Petit fours/ Butter cookies are another popular feast staple in Egypt. They are melt in the mouth buttery kind of cookies. They are fun to make, with endless types of variations in shapes and toppings. You won’t be able to resist eating them. I made …
Italian Easter bread (Pane di Pasqua) is the perfect start to Easter. It symbolizes the rebirth of the spring season and Christ’s resurrection. This enriched bread is braided into a beautiful wreath, that is further adorned with colored eggs. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, …
Qatayef (Atayef) are a staple Ramadan dessert. I look forward to eating them each Ramadan 😋. It is a sort of sweet dumpling or folded pancakes that is served with many filling variations. This year, I prepared a healthy vegetarian version from scratch which tasted better …
Hot Cross buns are an Easter staple, and no wonder why. These spiced sweet buns studded with raisins are quite delicious. They are so good on their own or served with butter and honey. I prepared them in a healthier version, and they still tasted …
These orange flavored biscuits are prepared entirely from healthy ingredients. They are crisp, buttery and with only 70Kcal/ biscuit. I used an embossed rolling pin as a slight twist to create those beautifully decorated Egyptian hieroglyphic biscuits. And as a plus, your house will be …
With Easter just around the corner, carrot cake is one of the most delicious desserts to serve. It has such a harmonious combination of flavors and textures provided by the cinnamon, crunchy walnuts and silky smooth frosting. In addition, It is full of ingredients with …
Churros or “Spanish Doughnuts” are the most delicious and yet the simplest dessert to prepare. Some years ago, I was introduced to the best churros in Madrid’s oldest Chocolatería: San Ginés, and since then I fell in love. Every bite was a little piece of …
