Tag: walnuts

Triple Layer Bundt Cake with Walnuts and Chocolate Syrup

Triple Layer Bundt Cake with Walnuts and Chocolate Syrup

This triple layer bundt cake reminds me of my childhood. I can still remember the sweet aroma and the cozy home feeling when my mom was baking. She loved to serve this cake for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack. Sometimes, she would send me 

Easy Phyllo Dough Apple Pie with Walnuts and Raisins

Easy Phyllo Dough Apple Pie with Walnuts and Raisins

I often prepare this phyllo dough apple pie for my family. It is so delicious and easy to make. If you have a food processor the grating of the apples takes less than a minute. For the traditional apple pie, you have to prepare a 

Easy Roasted Carrots with Carrot Tops Pesto

Easy Roasted Carrots with Carrot Tops Pesto

These easy roasted carrots could be a delicious appetizer or a side dish for any occasion. I’m definitely adding them to my Thanksgiving menu. Don’t they look good? I can assure you that they taste even better. I cooked the carrots in a mixture of 

Eggplant Dip with Chickpeas Walnuts and Turmeric

Eggplant Dip with Chickpeas Walnuts and Turmeric

This eggplant dip with chickpeas, walnuts and turmeric is so delicious and nutritious. You can serve it as an appetizer, snack or a side dish. Sometimes I even use this dip to make a fast lunch. I spread some of this eggplant and chickpea mixture 

Healthy Carrot Cake Balls (Grain and Gluten Free)

Healthy Carrot Cake Balls (Grain and Gluten Free)

These healthy carrot cake balls are delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare. They contain fruits, a raw vegetable, a nut and healthy fats. Depending on the chocolate you use they can be free of refined sugar, gluten, and dairy. They are suitable for people who 

Easy Bread Pudding Cups with Carrots Fruits and Walnuts

Easy Bread Pudding Cups with Carrots Fruits and Walnuts

These easy bread pudding cups are the perfect way to transform some leftover stale bread into a delicious treat. Loaded with fruits, carrots, and walnuts they provide a balanced breakfast option for a busy day. You can prepare them ahead of time and serve them 

10 Grain and Gluten Free Cookies (Made with Nuts)

10 Grain and Gluten Free Cookies (Made with Nuts)

I prepared this collection of 10 grain and gluten free cookies for anyone who loves sweet treats but has dietary restrictions. The dough of these cookies is based on different nuts and nut flours. Nits are high in protein, fiber, and healthy, monounsaturated fats. Most 

Southern Salad With Sweet Potato And Blackened Shrimp

Southern Salad With Sweet Potato And Blackened Shrimp

The inspiration for this southern salad with sweet potato and blackened shrimp came from a local restaurant, called SoLou. I heard a lot of good things about the food in that place. So, one night my friends and I went to see if the rumors 

My Mother’s Baklava Cake Recipe

My Mother’s Baklava Cake Recipe

My mother’s baklava is one of my favorite desserts ever. This dessert is not like the typical Greek or Turkish baklava. It is more like a cake with phyllo dough and syrup. My mom used to prepare it for New Year’s Day or Christmas, and 

Chocolate Walnut Cookies (Grain and Gluten Free)

Chocolate Walnut Cookies (Grain and Gluten Free)

These chocolate walnut cookies are perfect for the upcoming holidays. They are grain and gluten free and you need only five ingredients to prepare them. The cookies taste amazing. They are crunchy with a hint of chocolate. Imagine how good they are going to look 

Flourless Walnut Cake with Apples and Cinnamon (Gluten Free)

Flourless Walnut Cake with Apples and Cinnamon (Gluten Free)

Fall is here and this flourless walnut cake with apples and cinnamon is so perfect for this time of year. It combines my favorite fall flavors in one. When I was a child, my mom used to prepare a cake with apples walnuts and cinnamon, 

Mediterranean Salad With Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Walnut Dressing

Mediterranean Salad With Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Walnut Dressing

This Mediterranean salad with anchovy breadcrumbs and walnut dressing is so nutritious and delicious. I don’t know about you but during the summer all I need is a good salad for lunch or dinner. You are having a complete meal when you consume this salad.