Cranberry-Nut Rolls

We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

Yeasted pancakes mixed with saffron and cardamom (called chebab) are typical of Gulf countries, but I must confess I much prefer these lacy thin crepes.

This cookie is an unintended “celebrity.” It’s one of very few cookies that customers ask for specifically upon arrival at Mokonuts.

Kubez bread, a.k.a. kimaaj, is an Arabic flatbread or pita bread. It’s a staple in the Middle East used as an accompaniment for various dishes or as a wrap.

Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.

These cookies are gently sweetened and perfect with a cup of tea.

Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.