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ROLLET | ROULETTE

By Homa | November 15, 2014 | 69 Comments

  If there has ever been a dessert of choice at the family dinner tables as well as the most sophisticated restaurants and coffee shops in Iran gracing any luscious pastry tray, it is Rollet (or Roulette). This is a light, moist cake filled with vanilla whipped cream and it is simply one of the…

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PLUM CRISP

By Homa | November 6, 2014 | 9 Comments

  Today I am sharing my special Plum Crisp recipe with a crunchy and buttery toasted coconut, pecan and oat topping.  This recipe was inspired by a cobbler recipe that a friend of mine shared with me a few years ago, and I have used the plums from our backyard. We live very close to the…

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SPIDER CAKE

By Homa | October 25, 2014 | 4 Comments

Halloween is only one week away! Who knew it would be here so soon? Are you ready for all the tricks and treats? Nature around here is so gorgeous with all the fall colors and colorful pumpkins everywhere. I love the smell of fall; it must be from all the fallen leaves. Halloween has always…

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SHIRINI NAPOLEONI شیرینی ناپلئونی | NAPOLEONS

By Homa | October 23, 2014 | 20 Comments

  Each member of my family has that one very favorite dessert that they always wish for on their special day; Shirini Napoleoni or Napoleons has to be my husband’s. I have to say that  Shirini Napoleoni, like most of my Persian desserts, was created after many cravings for the desserts in Iran. I remember there was a pastry…

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