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Lebanese Baklawa

Posted in Baking, Food, Lebanese Food, Lebanese Recipes, Pastry, Recipes2 Comments

   All of the Baklawa (or Baklava) versions are made with filo, a nut filling and a sweet syrup. However, what makes Lebanese Baklawa different than Greek or Turkish ones and – in my biased opinion 🙂 – better, are a few details. There should be no spice in the nut filling. No cinnamon, no cloves, no…… Continue reading Lebanese Baklawa

Instant Sponge Cakes

Posted in Dairy, Food, Fruits, Ice Cream and Frozen Treats, Pastry2 Comments

Pastry chefs have been using this method for making quick sponge cake for years. As far as I know Albert Adria invented it years ago at El Bulli in Spain. I saw him “cook” it in a microwave on Anthony Bourdain’s “Decoding Ferran Adria”. I’ve never managed to give it a shot because until recently I did not have…… Continue reading Instant Sponge Cakes