These delicately spiced biscuits (or as we generally call them in Somali – buskud) are usually made for the Eid festivals, birthdays and…
Sweets
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Halwa is a glutinous sweet rather like Turkish delight. It is beyond delicious, but calorie laden so be warned! Somali halwa is synonymous with hospitality…
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We take a departure from African food with this lovely pie that you will want to keep eating! An Australian friend who…
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Warning: this is a very moreish dish that you won’t stop eating! Luqaimat, a puffy sweet fried dumpling dipped in honey or syrup,…
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Kashata is a traditional East African sweet sold in markets and on almost every street corner all the way from Somalia to Tanzania. …
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My 11 year old son, Ilyas, is a determined fellow. Once he has his mind set on something, he’s got to do…
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When we first saw this cake we thought it looked too good to eat. Then we ate it and it tasted too…
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Malawah is a plate sized sweet pancake that is perfect for breakfast or as snack anytime during the day. While there are slight…
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This recipe allows you to have your gluten free and dairy free cake and eat it too! In Somali, we call the…
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Pancakes and berries with cream is such an indulgent breakfast and one that I like to enjoy occasionally and not just for…