I've been having fun with olive oil cakes, including Italian Apple Olive Oil Cake and this Orange Ricotta Cake. But my very favorite currently is this Greek orange honey cake! You'll see why in a minute...In search for easy Easter desserts that aren't laden with butter or frosting, I … [Read more...]
Lighter Orange Ricotta Cake
Show-stopping orange ricotta cake, made just a bit lighter with part-skim ricotta and olive oil.Ricotta's texture and its mild and sweet flavor have made it a top choice in Italian cakes and desserts. And one of my absolute favorites happens to be torta di ricotta, a gorgeous tart made by … [Read more...]
Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe with Honey and Whole Wheat Flour
A few "secret" ingredients make this delicious and healthy carrot cake recipe. I love to freeze it for a ready breakfast or snack!Amidst my holiday baking--enter BEST ever Baklava Rolls and my aunt Maha's Egyptian Basbousa Cake--I do try to bake a few healthier items to balance things … [Read more...]
Cashew Filled Baklava Rolls
A fun take on baklava, these baklava rolls, filled with a spiced cashew mixture, make the perfect dessert for your next party! Be sure to see the easy step-by-step tutorial below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory.It is no surprise that baklava is a favorite … [Read more...]