Author: Margaret Shakibaie

  • Gaz – Pistachios Nougat

    Gaz – Pistachios Nougat

    Gaz is a traditional Persian nougat filled with pistachios and scented with rosewater. It is a special sweet with a soft, chewy texture, lovely for celebrations, gifts or serving in…

  • Cinnamon and Almond Pastry Twists

    Cinnamon and Almond Pastry Twists

    These cinnamon and almond pastry twists are crisp, fragrant and very easy to share. The nutty filling and warm spice give a Persian touch to a simple pastry that is…

  • Moist Date Cake

    Moist Date Cake

    A wonderful moist date cake. This is a firm favourite and I often am asked for this recipe. I soak the dates in coffee to add that extra moistness and…

  • Almond Cake with Cardamom

    This almond cake with cardamom is moist, fragrant and simple enough for afternoon tea. The ground almonds give it a lovely texture, while cardamom adds the warm Persian flavour that…

  • Saffron Butter Cookies

    Saffron Butter Cookies

    These saffron butter cookies are a firm favourite in our household. It is a traditional butter cookie recipe I learnt at Home Economics at High School, with the addition of…

  • Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

    Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

    Chocolate Banana Ice Cream is great way of including fruit in a yummy desert.