Overhead shot of two different types of baklava
Baklava, a sweet and flaky pastry layered with nuts and drenched in syrup, has a rich history that spans centuries and cultures. Originating in the ancient kitchens of the Levant, baklava's roots can be traced back to the Assyrians, who were believed to have baked thin layers of dough with nuts and honey as early as the 8th century B.C. Over time, the recipe evolved and spread throughout the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean, with each region adding its own unique twist. Today, baklava is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of indulgence and tradition, offering a layered, textured, sticky bite that can't be beaten.
Five scoops of homemade no churn cardamom ice cream in a champagne coupe made of glass, on a wooden table with a white cloth.
This no-churn cardamom ice cream is so easy to make, it's criminal. Cardamom, a spice with roots in India and the Middle East, imparts a warm, aromatic taste to the ice cream, making it a perfect balance of sweet and spiced.
miso-stracciatella-ice-cream
This Miso Stracciatella Ice Cream is a very unorthodox version of the gem that is Italian Stracciatella Ice Cream, and you don't need an ice cream maker to make it. The old classic is levelled up with some salty miso, floral olive oil, and a combination of dark chocolate slivers and bitter cacao nibs which perfectly counter-balance the sweet cream ice cream.
beetroot-orange-cinnamon-rolls
These Vegan Beetroot Orange Cinnamon Rolls are going to make your house smell incredible! With a dough that's perfumed with orange zest and tinged a beautiful red with the help of beetroot powder, this recipe is a slightly healthier take on the traditional buttery cinnamon rolls.
banana-bread-sugar-free
This Banana Bread is completely sugar free, no refined sugars or even unrefined sugars added. No complicated sugar substitutes. Nada. Just a good ol' bunch of very brown bananas and you're good to go. This truly sugar free banana bread is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even as dessert with a little drizzle of maple syrup.
ginger crunch slice bars stacked on top of each other
This recipe is inspired by New Zealand's Ginger Crunch Slice. Typically made with plenty of sugar, butter, and flour - I've swapped those things to make a healthier, plant-based, and gluten-free take on these bars, with a chewy oaty base made with chickpea flour and a creamy caramel spiked with ginger.