Baklava – Layered flaky phyllo pastry filled with crushed nuts, sweetened with honey syrup. Serving Size: 20-24 Pieces; Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes Ingredients for Baklava1 (16 ounce) package thawed phyllo dough¾ pound chopped nuts (I used a mix of pistachios and walnuts)1 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup water1 cup…
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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Sticky toffee pudding in a decadent cake form, served with toffee sauce. The sweetness in the cake comes from dates. An all time favorite dessert in our household for both special occasions and casual weekends. Serving Size: 10-12 Pieces; Prep Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients for CakeNonstick cooking spray, for the pan1…
Besan Laddu (Chickpea Flour Laddu) – Microwave Version
Besan Laddu – A popular dessert made in India with roasted chickpea powder. Typically this recipe requires stirring the mix continuously on a stovetop to avoid burning. The microwave version of the recipe reduces cook time and is relatively fail proof. Serving Size: 12-15 Laddus; Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients for…