Burika (Tunisian Stuffed Filo Pastry)
I couldn't be more excited to share this recipe with you! This is one of the most exciting pastries I've ever made, and I couldn't be...
My Recipes
Corn Pancakes
It is corn season, and right before it leaves us for another year, I went to Zikki's garden and picked some corn husks to share with you...
Frena (Moroccan Focaccia)
Frena is a traditional Moroccan bread, which was used to bake in the local communal oven ("Frena" in Moroccan Arabic), on top of burning...
Pumpkin Pancakes
So here I'm back in the States and it's the pick of pumpkin season. I went with Zikki the other day to Union Square Farmers Market and I...
Coconut Pancakes
After spending a week in Costa Rica, drinking coconut water every morning, I woke up today with a craving for coconut pancakes. I made...
Cantuccini (biscotti)
Known as Italian biscotti, these guys are a twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, addictive cookie. I literally forgot how good they...
Bagel Toast
Bagel toast is absolutely one of my favorite childhood foods. Not many of you know it about me, but for years I was a super picky eater....
Hot Cross Buns
Happy Easter Gingis! What is a better way to celebrate easter than with a homemade Hot Cross Buns, one of the staples of the holiday. Hot...
Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies are not just super cool cookies; they are also so YUM!! I think that was the easiest recipe to make and the hardest to...
Baba Ganoush
Don't know what about you guys, but when I see an open fire, I have to burn some eggplants. It is deep in my blood, I have no other...
Granola Buns
These are the most delicious morning buns I made recently. Especially because I made the granola as well. If you follow my bread baking...
Squid Taco
It's Taco Tuesday and this is the time to share with you my first taco recipe! I got myself a tortilla press a month ago and I'm still so...
English Muffins
Let me tell you something- the only English muffins I've ever had in my life were homemade English muffins. Some will say that without...
Leopard Challah
This is one of the most stunning bread crumbs I've ever achieved. Once you slice through this loaf, you just won't be able to stop...
Zikki's Eggplant
I got so many messages from you guys every time I uploaded a picture of Zikki's beautiful eggplant dish. And to be honest- I completely...
Chicken Gyro
I know you thought I said it wrong, but in Greek, you shouldn't pronounce the G in the Gyro. The name comes from the Greek word γύρος...
Feta Spinach Burekas
Burek, Bourekas, Boreg, Byrek, Börek, Bœˈɾec, Boureki- I think this is one of the most difficult pastries to name. I mean, there are so...
Ima's* Brownies
After a long time, I haven't been home, I finally made it. I missed my parents, my siblings, my friends, and my sweet dog Jerry so much....