Ka’ak Al-Quds. Stop anyone who has stepped foot in the old city of Jerusalem and ask them where or what they should eat. Of course, Ka’ak will be on the list.  As you walk through the old city, you’ll see carts with stacks upon stacks of beautiful golden ka’ak. The smell and sight alone will make… Read More Ka’ak Al-Quds – Jerusalem Bread

You’re probably checking out this recipe because you’ve got some over-ripe bananas or you know that you’re going to have some in a few days 😉  Ingredients: 3 extra-ripe bananas (the more brown they are the better) 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt (if you don’t have vanilla yogurt, substitute plain greek yogurt) 6 tablespoons unsalted… Read More Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins

Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and alongside the famous Ka’ak Al-Quds or Jerusalem Bread, you’ll see stacks of flower shaped bread stuffed with dates called Khubez Al-Maa’rook.  Ingredients: 1 cup warm whole milk ½ cup warm water ½ cup granulated sugar 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 3½ cups all-purpose flour* 1 teaspoon ground fennel… Read More Khubez Al-Maa’rook: Bread Stuffed With Dates