Tag: Middle Eastern

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December 15, 2013
Rose Water, Cardamom and Walnut Date Bites

In my culture, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional Middle Eastern cookie called Kalecha, a light and crisp dough stuffed with a sweet filling. Some are stuffed with walnuts, others are stuffed with dates, and some are rolled and cut in different shapes. There are several variations, all delicious and without a doubt a treat […]

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August 9, 2011
Orange Cardamom Cupcakes with Rose Water Frosting

While growing up scents of orange, cardamom and rose water would fill our home when my mother and grandmother baked a Middle Eastern cake that they served often with tea. The traditional cake is dense and eggy with a generous amount of walnuts and soft golden raisins. No matter what time of year, when this cake […]

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