Honey Nuts Stuffed Dates ... Starting A New Chapter In My Life

Dear friends! This might be my last post here as I will be away from blogging for a while. Not sure, if I'll be back again or not!

In a couple of weeks, a new chapter in my life is about to begin. New place, new relations, new responsibilities! I'm going through lots of emotions at the moment ... happy, worried, excited, scared and nervous about this special day of my life. I am hoping, in sha' Allah ( by the grace of Allah ), this new life will be filled with love, laughter, happiness and respect.

Thank you all for joining me on this magical journey of blogging. I will never forget the love and affection you gave me. Thank you so much to all my friends / fellow bloggers, readers / followers / subscribers of Simply Sweet 'n Savory ... for making these past three years of my life, so special. I seek your wishes and blessings on this special occasion :)

Honey Nuts Stuffed Dates ... Simply made by stuffing fresh dates with a mixture of nuts and honey; and dipping them in melted chocolate. These little bites are perfect as a healthy snack or as a sweet treat to end the meal. These will also be good at Iftar, for breaking the fast in Ramadan.

Guest Post : Almond Log Cookies for Ainy Cooks

Please join me over at “Ainy Cooks” to check out the recipe of these nutty cookies!

I was surprised and honored when Qurat ul Ain ( Ainy ) mailed me recently and asked me to do a guest post for her awesome site. Ainy is a former teacher, mother of two cute boys and a talented girl who loves cooking and handicrafts. She is a fellow food blogger from my country Pakistan, and shares lots of delicious recipes at “Ainy Cooks” . If you haven't checked out her site yet, please do it now ...  I'm sure you'll love her site as much as I do :)

Thank you so much Ainy for inviting me to guest post on your awesome site, it was truly a pleasure working with you :)


Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe at Ainy Cooks!!!

Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls

Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls ... Use leftover fruit cake, nuts and jam to make these quick and easy cake balls. These bite-sized treats are perfect to serve for parties or any special occasion, or send them as a food gift.

Wishing you a
Happy New Year!

Chocolate Covered Fruitcake Balls
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Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies

Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies ... These finger-shaped cookies makes a great fun treat for kids on Halloween!


Halloween Freaky Finger Cookies
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Makes : 20 cookies


Ingredients :

• 100 gm.  caster sugar
• 100 gm.  butter
• 1 egg yolk

Guest Post : Marmalade Upside Down Cake for Rafeeda of The Big Sweet Tooth

I’m thrilled to be guest posting today for Rafeeda of " The Big Sweet Tooth ". She guest posted for me a few days ago, with her Thalassery Mutton Dum Biriyani and now I'm doing the same for her. I absolutely love Rafeeda's blog, beautifully written posts with delicious food. Her blog name "The Big Sweet Tooth " caught my attention right away because I have a really big sweet tooth. So when she contacted me to do a guest post for her on the occasion of Eid, I was really delighted.

I'm sharing a simple yet delicious cake recipe topped with orange marmalade. This sweet and tangy cake is always a big hit at my house. Thank you so much Rafeeda for the invite to guest post on your wonderful blog :)

Head on over to " The Big Sweet Tooth " to check out the recipe and leave some sweet notes :)


Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Guest Post : Strawberry Jam Coconut Slice for RaaaZzzfoodlove

Please, join me today guest posting at Razina's space " RaaaZzzfoodlove ".

I came across her blog recently which is full of delicious recipes. When she asked for a guest post related to baking, I accepted her offer immediately. As you might know, I'm always looking for excuses to bake more sweet stuff:)

I’m sharing a delicious sweet treat which is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack. Please, check out my guest post HERE !!!

Thank you once again Razina for giving me this lovely opportunity :)

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Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream )

Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream ) ... Kulfi is a traditional Pakistani / Indian ice cream made with milk, khoya, sugar & nuts.

On Eid or special occasions, we get a lot of mithai ( South Asian sweets ) including Burfi. Usually, we freeze the Burfi for later use in Kheer / Firni, Gajar Halwa or Zarda. But this time, I tried something new; a delicious, rich and refreshing frozen treat from it. It was a great hit :)


Kulfa / Badam Kulfi ( Milk & Almonds Ice Cream )
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Serves : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

• 1 litre full cream milk

Eid Mubarak : Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies

Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies ... Buttery, crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with homemade jam.

Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak! Wishing You All A Very Happy Eid! 

Strawberry Jam Diagonal Cookies
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Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup castor sugar
• Pinch of salt

Ramadan Kareem : Creamy Date Smoothie

Creamy Date Smoothie ... A healthy, delicious and nutritious breakfast drink! This creamy and thick smoothie is perfect for Iftar or Sehri to get an extra boost of energy in Ramadan.

RAMADAN KAREEM to all the Muslims around the world!
May Allah accept our prayers and shower His countless blessings upon us in this holy month!
Have a blessed Ramadan!

Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice )

Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice ) ... Zarda is a traditional Pakistani / Indian sweet rice dish with dried fruits & nuts. The name Zarda is derived from the Persian and Urdu word 'zard' meaning 'yellow'. It is a popular dessert on weddings and also distributed during Islamic festivals and religious occasions.


Zarda ( Sweet Yellow Rice )
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Serves : 4 - 6


Ingredients :

• 250 gm.  Basmati or Sella rice
• Water, as required ( for boiling rice )
• Yellow or orange food color, as required

Almond Raisin Tea Time Cupcakes and a Blogging Break

Almond Raisin Tea Time Cupcakes  ... These little cakes / cupcakes with almonds and raisins make a delicious treat for teatime.

I'm going to take a a month-long blogging break to visit family. Hope to catch up with you all when I get back home. In the meantime, take a look at my older posts and enjoy your time here!

Almond Raisin Tea Time Cupcakes
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Makes : 10 - 12


Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup castor sugar

Almond Cake Rusk

Almond Cake Rusk ... Cake rusk is a double baked cake made from oil / butter, sugar, eggs, plain flour, baking powder and flavorings. They are made by first baking a cake, slicing into bars / strips and then drying in the oven on low heat until crispy. These delicious crispy bars with a touch of almonds are perfect for breakfast or as a teatime snack with a cup of tea or coffee.


Almond Cake Rusk
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Makes : about 24 slices / bars


Ingredients :

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp.  baking powder
• 1/2 cup oil or butter, softened

Besan Ka Halwa ( Gram Flour Halva )

Besan Ka Halwa ( Gram Flour Halva ) ... Quick and easy traditional dessert made with gram flour ( chickpea flour / garbanzo flour / besan ). This delicious and hot halwa is perfect during winter season.

Happy and Blessed Eid Milad-un-Nabi { festival of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad ( Peace be upon Him)’s birth } to all Muslims around the world!

Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti ... Biscotti are twice-baked biscuits of Italian origin. They are oblong-shaped almond biscuits, baked twice to make them dry and crunchy. They are only slightly sweet with a nutty taste and crunchy texture. Biscotti are usually served with hot coffee and espresso drinks. It can be served as a light breakfast, snack or even dessert.

Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies )

Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies ) ... Almond flavored shortbread cookies! Just a drizzling of melted chocolate and a sprinkling of chopped almonds turn these simple to make cookies into delicious treats!


Christmas Shortbread ( Chocolate Almond Cookies )
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Makes : 40 cookies, depending on the size and shape 

Ingredients :

• 125 gm.  butter, softened
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/4 tsp.  almond essence

Mini Fruit Cakes

Mini Fruit Cakes ... These mini cakes are filled with fruits, nuts and chocolate. You can add or subtract fruits / nuts to suit your taste. Simple to make, yet so delicious!


Mini Fruit Cakes
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Makes : 36 mini cakes

Ingredients :

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup castor sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa ) ... Traditional dessert made with gram lentils, milk, sugar, ghee and nuts. It is made specially in the winter season. You can serve it warm in a bowl ( to be eaten with a spoon ) or cold ( cut into shapes ). The halwa takes a long time to cook, but the effort is well worth it. It can be made in a large quantity and can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Chanay Ki Daal Ka Halwa ( Bengal Gram Lentil Halwa )
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Ingredients :

• 1 kg.  split Bengal gram lentils ( Chanay ki daal )
• 1 litre milk

Strawberry Jam Cake Squares

Strawberry Jam Cake Squares ... Simple & easy to make cake squares, drizzled with jam and topped with almonds. Feel free to use any jam you like. I used my favorite homemade strawberry jam. Enjoy as breakfast, afternoon tea or as a dessert.

Strawberry Jam Cake Squares 
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Rich Almond Upside-Down ( Khoya ) Cake : Eid Mubarak and Awards

Rich Almond Upside-Down ( Khoya ) Cake ... Soft and buttery cake, loaded with almond flavor. Khoya not only adds flavor but gives the cake a very rich texture as well.

Eid Mubarak! Happy Eid-ul-Fitr!

May Allah bless us all with joy and good fortune! Warm wishes that this Eid-ul-Fitr brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune in our lives!

Rich Almond Upside-Down ( Khoya ) Cake
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Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls

Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls ... These simple treats are made by stuffing dates with nuts, coating with a coconut mixture, dipping in melted chocolate and topping with coconut or nuts. Lots of flavors and textures ... Pure heaven for a sweet-tooth fanatic!

Chocolate Dipped Date And Coconut Balls

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Source : Chef Rahat

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup Icing sugar