by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Jul 14, 2020 | Baking, Desserts, In My Kitchen, Recipes
Strawberry Shortcake Picture this: plump, juicy strawberries sandwiched between decadent swirls of softly whipped cream and a heavenly sponge cake that’s lighter than a pillowy cloud on a crisp blue sky. Ok, enough with my visuals, but this strawberry shortcake...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | May 17, 2020 | Baking, Desserts, In My Kitchen, Lidija's Kitchen, Recipes, Vegetarian
Is anyone else having wildly cathartic moments during this lockdown? It might be the smell of Montreal’s fresh spring grass (insert your own double-entendre) but I’ve been seeing the world in vivd pops of color that’s pulling me out of a “when...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Dec 22, 2019 | Baking, Desserts, Recipes
Jam-filled shortbread cookies I want to let you in on a little secret…I love when the “bones” of a recipe can be used for different things – especially when most ingredients can be easily found in your kitchen. When my sister asked me for a...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Mar 17, 2019 | Baking, Desserts, In My Kitchen, Recipes
Fresh Strawberry Tart When I found a crate of perfectly ripe strawberries last week, I knew that besides grabbing them by their stem and devouring them whole, I had to make a luscious dessert to showcase their beauty. Turns out that a light, pastry cream filled...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Dec 14, 2018 | Baking, Desserts, Recipes
I remember my first Christmas in Paris. A light dusting of snow swept the streets of the right bank’s Marais district where glimmering festive lights illuminated the Parisian landscape. It was romantic, idyllic, and beautiful. My husband and I walked for hours,...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Aug 30, 2018 | Baking, Desserts, In My Kitchen, Recipes
Passion fruit meringue tart I’ve had a soft spot for passion fruit many, many years. My husband and I went on holiday to the Island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean circa 1998. The island is divided in two parts, one side is Dutch, and the other, French....
