This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.
Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.
This cookie is an unintended “celebrity.” It’s one of very few cookies that customers ask for specifically upon arrival at Mokonuts.
Yeasted pancakes mixed with saffron and cardamom (called chebab) are typical of Gulf countries, but I must confess I much prefer these lacy thin crepes.
Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.
Kubez bread, a.k.a. kimaaj, is an Arabic flatbread or pita bread. It’s a staple in the Middle East used as an accompaniment for various dishes or as a wrap.