Desserts

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cranberry pistachio cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

These cookies combine the tangy flavor of dried cranberries, nutty pistachios and sweet white chocolate chips. These cookies are not only delicious, they are also very colorful and beautiful (not to mention festive if you choose to make them during the holidays).  I used brown butter to make the dough […]

tiramisu

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that is made of coffee and rum-soaked lady fingers layered with creamy custard and whipped cream. It’s light and creamy which is well balanced with the coffee and rum flavor. There are many different tiramisu recipes and I tried a few of them before developing […]

saffron ic cream

Saffron Rose Water Ice Cream

This ice cream recipe is one of the traditional Persian ice cream flavors. In Iran it’s called “bastani sonati”, which translates into traditional ice cream. The predominant flavors are saffron and rose water. The combination of these two flavors is incredible and it is repeated in many different Persian desserts. […]

chocolate chip orange cookies

Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

The flavor of these cookies was inspired by the break apart chocolate oranges that were popular in the 90’s. The cookies have both cocoa powder and chocolate chips for double chocolate flavor and the melted chocolate chips help create the ideal soft and gooey cookie.  The orange flavor is derived […]

Oatmeal Apricot cookies

Oatmeal Apricot Cookies

Substituting dried apricots for raisins puts a delicious twist on the classic oatmeal raisin cookies. Oat on its own does not have a strong flavor, but it can be combined with a variety of ingredients to create tasty treats. Traditionally, raisins are used in oatmeal cookies to add sweetness, fruitiness, […]

Mango Passion Fruit Tart

Mango Passion Fruit Tart

Passion fruit and mango tart is a delicate and fruity dessert that will be the perfect finish to any meal. Mango and passion fruit are both aromatic tropical fruits with very distinct flavor profiles, however, they pair well together. The sweetness from the mango compliments the tangy passion fruit and […]

Fig gorgonzola pizza

Fig and Gorgonzola Pizza

Figs are sweet, healthy, and delicious fruits that are very versatile. They can be eaten raw as a snack or in a salad or cooked in a variety of dishes. This recipe uses ripe black figs to make a sweet and savory pizza that can be served as an appetizer […]

Cardamom Rolls

Cardamom Pistachio Rolls With Rosewater Icing

By changing a few ingredients in traditional cinnamon roll, this recipe creates the perfect pastry that can be enjoyed any time of the day. The floral and sweet cardamom blends well with the brown sugar for a gooey, sweet and delicious filling. The pistachios add a crunch and nutty flavor […]