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Basbosa

Basbosa

Basbosa (sometimes spelled basbousa) is an Egyptian dessert that is similar in many ways to pound cake. It is a thick and moist cake. This recipe uses the flavors of coconut, rose water, and pistachios to give the basbosa a richer flavor. However, rose water…

Poached Pear and Arugula Salad

Poached Pear and Arugula Salad

Originally posted in 2014. Updated with recipe card and new pictures in 2019. I just recently started liking pears, and although I am normally no fan of cooked fruit, it works very well here. For this salad, I sautéed pear slices with a simple syrup,…