Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Kunafa – How can Ramadan be complete without making this warm melty cheese filled, crunchy and unique pastry? I loved Kunafa when I lived in the Middle East. I haven’t been able to make it the same since I came to Singapore, because I couldn’t find the Kataifi Pastry. Well, I found it a long …
Muhallabia is a Middle Eastern Milk Pudding that is extremely light and extremely simple to make. My mom has made Muhallabia as well as many variations of it for years, and we always enjoy its super light feeling. You don’t feel overwhelmed by this sweet dessert at all, and it is therefore perfect after heavy …
Happy Easter to all my readers! How about a Simple Chocolate Marble Cake ? The technique of mixing two different types of batter, is known as marbling and has been around since the 19th century. Presumably it originated in Germany, which is not surprising at all. I love German recipes for cakes! This marble …
Banana Pudding with Custard Powder (with slideshow) This Banana Pudding with Custard Powder is a perfect sweet dessert made by layering Vanilla wafers, Sliced banana, Whipped Custard-Cream-Cheese and topped with a little fresh whipped cream. Banana Pudding is another one of those famous Southern American Favorites that just seems ‘timeless’. The older versions used …
Easy Strawberry Custard Trifle Recipe for Kids Hey kiddos! Been a while since we added any recipes on the Nunu’s Kitchen Page (Fun Recipes for Kids). This quick and sweet number was made by her cousin Lamya.. and will entertain the entire family! Simple and Delightful! Why not make these this Fathers Day? Decorate …
I love recipes with some added mystery and intrigue to them, don’t you? Unravelling the secrets to how world famous dishes came into existence. Imagining how the original was and how it compares to the current standards.. I find it all so exciting! The Black Forest Cake, one of the most celebrated cakes in the …
Karikku Pudding | Tender Coconut Pudding Recipe When the going gets Hot! The hot get Pudding! This ‘ Karikku Pudding ‘ or Tender Coconut Pudding is the perfect dessert for the hot weather we are experiencing in my part of the world right now! Chilled, Smooth Deliciously Coco-nutty and Creamy Pudding! Personally, I am not …
Orange Soufflé (Egg Whites Only Recipe) – With Video This Orange Soufflé is the perfect dessert for special entertainment. It rises and puffs up into absolute gorgeousness in the oven. Just as it rises, it also starts to fall as soon as it comes out of the oven, so it must be served quickly. …
Yummy! FROSTED FUDGY BROWNIE RECIPE. This Frosted Fudgy Brownie Recipe is something I have depended for many many occasions. I thought it’s time I shared it with you all. Brownies are said to have come into existence at the Palmer House Hotel, Chicaco in the late 1800’s. The wife of the Owner asked the chef …
Hummingbird Cake – One Glorious Cake One thing is for sure, this cake will make you hum with delight. Is that why it is called the Hummingbird Cake? It was actually named so, in a 1978 edition of Southern Living Magazine. There is, however, no explanation offered about the name. Could it be that its moist delicious sweetness attracts …
Gingerbread Man Recipe | Decorated with Royal Icing A Gingerbread man is a biscuit made of gingerbread, usually in the shape of a man although gingerbread women are common too, as are cookies shaped according to seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc). GingerBread dates back to the 15th century and human-shaped gingerbread biscuits date back to the 16th century. According to …
Apple Roses – Quick Dessert with Apple and Puff Pastry Have you seen the video of the Apple Roses and a bunch of other simple quick recipes that have been going viral all over Facebook and social media? I thought the apple rose idea was so neat and was planning on trying it. I saw the …
Ada Pradhaman with Instant Ada (Rice Flakes) Ada Pradhaman is one of the most sought after Payasams when it comes to Kerala feasts and Onam Sadhyas. Here is how to make it easily and deliciously with the store-bought instant ada. The Payasam thickens after resting a while, like in the picture. The texture can be loosened …
Simple Agar Agar Jelly – Vegan Jelly using Agar Agar Powder Agar Agar or China Grass is a vegetarian substitute for gelatin. Here, I use agar agar powder to make these Simple Agar Agar Jelly Bites. You can also use the agar agar strips, but it takes soaking and longer time for the strips to dissolve …
Chakka Kinnathappam – Steamed Jackfruit Rice Cake By Dr. Vaheeda Nawas ‘Kinnathappam’ – Kinnam (Pan) and Appam (Rice cake) Kinnathapam is a steamed rice cake that comes in different flavors. This Chakka Kinnathappam uses Jackfruit Jam/ Preserve mixed with rice flour, jaggery and coconut milk to make a steamed sweet snack.
Royal Almond Halwa – Easy Recipe I love desserts with Almonds in them. They are just so regal! Indian sweets can be very sweet but there are a few that I love like Gulab Jamun, Carrot Halwa and this Royal Almond Halwa. This is one dessert that is served in very small portions. Just a …
Quick Carrot Halwa – Gajar Ka Halwa One of the most popular desserts in India, this Quick Carrot Halwa or ‘ Gajar Ka Halwa ‘, is extremely easy to make. It is made with a fair amount of sugar, ghee and milk solids so keep your portions small. Garnished with nuts and silver foil, this recipe originated from Punjab. …
Chocolate Chiffon Pie True to its name, this Chocolate Chiffon Pie is wonderfully smooth and light textured. A buttery Graham Cracker Crust and some whipped cream, make a lovely dessert that pleases the young and the ‘young at heart’ alike. Plan out your bowls and whisks ahead of time for this recipe and the task …
Tiramisu – Italian Dessert The relatively new ‘feather in the cap’ as far as Italian cuisine goes. ‘Tiramisu’, which means ‘Pick Me Up’ or ‘Lift me up’ because of its tendency to elate you and lift your spirits – due to the use of caffeine (coffee) that has been slightly spiked. This is the alcohol free version. The …
Marble Cake Pudding – Quick Dessert My sister loves fast cooking! This is a dessert she prepares that we all enjoy so much. We love the fact that it is so easy to make! You can make it with left over marble cake. I like it so much, however that I buy some just to …