Rice pudding is a comfort food in so many cultures – growing up in the north of England it was a staple – typically served at school dinners warm with a dollop of jam atop it. Riz Bi Haleeb is typically served cold, but this version can be served warm if you desire. As with…
My daughter’s teacher is celebrating her birthday today and her favourite drink is a vanilla chai – so C and I decided to make her a chai-infused cake to celebrate. I’m a bit of a spice hoarder, so we already had everything we needed to make our own chai spice mix. The beauty of this…
Muhallebi (sometimes called malabi or muhallabia) is a Middle Eastern milk pudding. Traditionally made with rice flour, most modern muhallebi recipes feature cornstarch to give the pudding its thickness. It is lightly sweetened, and beautifully delicate and fragrant as its main flavour comes just from the milk and the floral water you choose. The base…
This easy pound cake recipe blends classic American baking with the flavours of the Middle East. This rich but delicately flavoured cake pairs beautifully with a hot cup of tea, or with a cup of thick spiced Turkish coffee. The recipe makes two full size loaves, so you may want to reduce by half –…
