IVORY COAST: Kyekyire Paano (Toasted Cornmeal Cookies) Kyekyire Paano And so end the “I’s”... Don’t forget we’re on:Facebook at Tim Crofton’s Just Dessertson-line at justdesserts.food.blog YouTube at Just Desserts Tim Crofton andInstagram at tim_just_desserts Please help spread the word ❤️ INGREDIENTS: 250 mL corn meal (yellow or white)375 mL all-purpose flour, sifted1/2 tsp salt125 mL sugar1/2... Continue Reading →

ITALY: Nipples of Venus (Capezzoli di Venere) Capezzoli di Venere This recipe is in celebration of the opening of Amadeus at Albuquerque Little Theatre last night. Nipples of Venus are a favourite of Salieri, the shows protagonist. The recipe calls for horse chestnuts, which are out of season until November, so I substituted with almonds... Continue Reading →

ISRAEL: Hamantaschen Hamantaschen Got lots of help from Jewish pals on these babies, including Hadar, Ido, Mia and Susan. Darcy Dat de Lagarón says: “Hamantaschen are quintessentially Jewish and thus a real representation of Israel as the Jewish Homeland”. I think you can fill with almost any kind of preserve. I used cherry jam and... Continue Reading →

IRELAND: (Hazel’s Mammy’s) Bailey’s Cheesecake  Bailey’s Cheesecake  So quick, so easy and no cooking. My kind of pud. Thanks to Hazel Lally's mam for this beauty...just what the doctor ordered. I've filmed this one for our YouTube, which you’ll find & can subscribe to by searching “Just Desserts Tim Crofton”. Please help spread the word... Continue Reading →

IRAQ: Halawa Dihiniyyaحلاوة دهينية Halawa Dihiniyya This dessert goes by a few names, including dihniyya and dihina. The very best version of it apparently comes from the confectioners in the bazaars adjoining the Shiite holy shrine in Najaf, south of Baghdad. This why it is sometimes referred to as halawa Najafiyya.  This is another suggestion... Continue Reading →

IRAN: Knafeh Knafeh I think Knafeh is more a Middle Eastern dish than strictly Iranian. It has shades of cheesecake and is decadent in the extreme: cream, butter ricotta, sugar syrup. Divinity. Thanks for all the suggestions and sorry I couldn’t make them all. If you have done it yet, consider signing up for our... Continue Reading →

INDONESIA: Kue Lapis Surabaya Kue Lapis Surabaya Thanks Bob Salem for this recipe. Finished preps for our new chickens today and couldn’t help but think that having a few layers around would be useful when undertaking this egg-stravaganza.  If you haven’t checked it out yet, the Hungarian Dobos Torte YouTube is worth a visit...just search... Continue Reading →

INDIA: Gulab Jamun Gulab Jamun A few people suggested this including my auntie: Beatty Jones. It might be related to the altitude in Albuturkey, but I had to add quite a lot more flour to this recipe. This has has to be the six or seventh dessert now that comes in a ball form...any theories?... Continue Reading →

ICELAND: Almond Tarts Almond Tarts I have a very bossy friend, who shall remain nameless (Lori) who says my desserts don’t have enough colour. She also seems to have a thing about raspberries. This is very similar to a Bakewell tart, without the jam and a raspberry instead of a glacé cherry. This one’s for... Continue Reading →

HUNGARY: Dobos Torte Dobos Torte This was an epic adventure and when done, I think you’ll enjoy the YouTube for this (video below!). Lots of phases to go through, but ultimately well worth the effort. Will take a picture of what the insides look like...later today. Kira you’re a superstar — I so appreciate your recommending... Continue Reading →