Finally a new post, I apologize for not sharing for a few weeks. I couldn’t think of anything new to share until yesterday, I had some leftover pumpkin puree and thought I would experiment with these bars. Thankfully it turned out great, a hit with the family! …
Cookies and bars
Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake
Delicious, moist cinnamon swirl loaf cake, need I say more? If you love cinnamon rolls, or coffee cake you are sure to love this cake too! …
Fruity Pebbles Treats
Fruity Pebbles, I haven’t seen them in years, many many years…probably since I was a kid! Of course the box says limited edition, which means they will only be available for a few months or so. I do not normally buy sugary or fruity cereals unless, of course, it’s limited edition, and anyone that knows me knows, that I am an impulsive shopper! …
Skillet S’mores Dip
I am so excited to share this with you! Just a couple of weeks ago I received a package in the mail from Blossom & Bean, it was filled with yummy candies and marshmallows. I don’t know who was more happier about it, the kids or me! The one item I couldn’t wait to try was this s’more kit. My kids have been asking for this dip, so I thought I would use this kit for just that, I did and here it is! …
Blueberry Trifle
I came up with this trifle with the leftover cake that my daughter made, she had made a blue and white cake, so I used up what she didn’t need. It was quick, easy and so delicious…oh and may I add pretty too! …
Turkish Delight Marshmallows
Two of my favourite childhood sweets in one, Turkish delight and marshmallows! My grandfather Haxhi was a lokum expert, he would make a huge pan of them; they were soft, gooey and delicious. He never made marshmallows, I myself just learned to make them in December. …
Apple Crumb Coffee Cake
One of my favourite cakes to make when guests come over is coffee cake, it fills the house with a lovely scent of cinnamon. Every time someone visits they tell me how cozy my house is, I wonder if it’s the house or the aroma coming from the kitchen. …
Frozen Winter Wonderland Party
It’s a winter wonderland! My girls are December babies and just love winter! We had a winter wonderland/Frozen themed party this past weekend and the girls had a blast! My youngest daughter was in on the surprise and helped make the cookies, it was the first time making royal icing, decorating cookies and making gingerbread cookies, I also made homemade marshmallows this week. It’s been a week full of new adventures and I am really happy with the new recipes I have learned, and will continue to make. …
Turkish Delight -Lokum
Turkish Delight or Lokum in Turkish and Albanian are sweet, soft and chewy treats. They come in a variety of flavours and colours, but are most commonly made with rose water and are pink. Many of you may have learned about them from reading or watching the Chronicles of Narnia (Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe), and some from growing up eating them or from traveling to Turkey, for me I grew up with them….
Sekerpare
Şekerpare is an Albanian and Turkish butter cookie soaked in syrup. I had a really good recipe for it that my friend Candan and I came up with years ago until I lost it! I tried so many recipes since then and it never turns out good, the dough would turn out crumbly, or they just wouldn’t bake nicely. I find that the recipes that ask for irmik/semolina were too dry….