Tag: halawa

Sesame Crusted Halloumi Cheese-Take Your Cheeseboard to the Next Level!

Posted in baking, cooking, education, entertainment, learning, Middle Eastern Food, nutritionLeave a comment

My sister (the one that NEVER likes to be photographed let alone videotaped) LOVES cheese boards. She will spend hours planning and organizing the perfect charcuterie, blend of cheeses, dried and fresh fruits, roasted nuts, with some chocolates wedged in between for good measure.  But for many, the cheese is the real star while all…… Continue reading Sesame Crusted Halloumi Cheese-Take Your Cheeseboard to the Next Level!

2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles – With Middle Eastern Inspired Filling

Posted in baking, cooking, education, entertainment, Middle Eastern Food, nutritionLeave a comment

As with all high school students right now, my daughter misses her friends so much, and there is only so much void that Zoom can fill. At the same time she has been doubling down on her studies, and all work and no play can make for a very dull existence. Hence I stepped in…… Continue reading 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles – With Middle Eastern Inspired Filling

How to Make Halva (Halawa) 3 Flavors!

Posted in baking, cooking, education, entertainment, learning, Middle Eastern Food, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Yes it’s the time of year for pumpkin spice everything, and I love every bit of it! If you have been following my videos long enough, you know I love to combine Arabic traditions with an American twist, and today is no exception. Halawa means “sweet” in Arabic, and this sesame confection called halawa is…… Continue reading How to Make Halva (Halawa) 3 Flavors!