treats
Ideas and recipes for sweet and savory treats or snacks.
Mitarashi sauce
The perfect sweet soy sauce for dango. The contrast between the soft, yielding interior, the slightly smoky char, and the sticky glaze is what makes dango so hard to stop eating. The name comes from the mitarashi, the purification fountain at Shinto shrines.
Traditional Spanish roscón de reyes
This beautiful, crown-shaped brioche is the centerpiece of Three Kings' Day (Epiphany) celebrations across Spain. While it requires a bit of patience for the dough to rise, the result, a tender, airy crumb decorated like a jeweled crown, is absolutely worth the wait.
Fried rice cakes (ghila pitha)
Imagine a texture that sits happily between a dense doughnut and a soft cookie. The exterior is crisp and golden, giving way to a soft, chewy center sweetened with the earthy richness of jaggery. Serve them fresh from th fryer or cooled as a snack on the go.
Apple tart
This classic apple tart is one of those desserts that feels cozy and elegant at the same time. We start with a simple buttery crust, fill it with tender apple slices, and finish it with a shiny jelly glaze that makes the fruit sparkle. It’s perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any weekend when we want to bake something special without it being too complicated.
Apple turnovers
Apple turnovers are everything you want in a cozy dessert: crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. They’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, bake up beautifully golden, and taste like little hand-held apple pies. Perfect for using up extra apples, serving with coffee, or adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Banana fritters
Mashed bananas mixed with a light batter, fried to golden perfection, and topped with powdered sugar. Serve with honey or ice cream for extra indulgence.
Sliced banana fritters
Transform ripe bananas into a golden, crispy treat. Sliced banana dipped in sweet batter, fried to perfection. A simple dessert or snack.
Cherries in syrup (as sauce)
This delightful treat can stand alone as a sumptuous dessert or be the star accompaniment to ice cream, pancakes, and more.
Lebanese semolina cake (namoura)
This cake, made with simple ingredients like semolina, sugar, and yogurt, it is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. The final touch of syrup adds a luscious sweetness that makes this cake truly irresistible.
Sopapilla cheesecake
A delightful fusion dessert that combines the creamy, tangy essence of traditional cheesecake with the airy, flaky texture of sopapillas —a perfect treat for anyone looking to indulge in the best of both worlds.