<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Desserts - Measuring Cups, Optional</title> <atom:link href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/tag/dessert/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link></link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:01:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/www.measuringcupsoptional.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-facebook-thumb.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Desserts - Measuring Cups, Optional</title> <link></link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">43966063</site> <item> <title>Knafeh [Sweet Cheese and Shredded Phyllo Pastry] Cheesecake</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/knafeh-sweet-cheese-and-shredded-phyllo-pastry-cheesecake/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:06:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arabic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knafeh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Syrup]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=3839</guid> <description><![CDATA[My favorite Middle Eastern dessert of all time is Knafeh. Knafeh is a traditional Palestinian dessert made with cheese, shredded dough, and soaked in a sweet syrup. The dessert traces its origins to the city of Nablus, where it is most famously made with Nabulsi cheese. Growing up, we had knafeh on special occasions. Namely, […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/knafeh-sweet-cheese-and-shredded-phyllo-pastry-cheesecake/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3839</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Spiced Cardamom Cake</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/spiced-cardamom-cake/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 14:36:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cardamom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=3495</guid> <description><![CDATA[I just can’t believe summer has come to an end already! It seems like it just wasn’t long enough this year. I mean, really … where did summer go? We’ve just crossed the Labor Day Weekend threshold (the Official End of Summer, at least that’s when all the swimming pools close), and my tan game […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/spiced-cardamom-cake/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3495</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Strawberry Eshta Cream Tarts</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/strawberry-eshta-cream-tarts/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 23:05:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eshta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Strawberry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tart]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=3448</guid> <description><![CDATA[I really love the idea of going to an orchard and picking your own fruits and vegetables. There’s an orchard out in Maryland that has pick your own fruits and veggies almost year-round. A few weekends ago, I went with a couple of friends, and one friend’s three kids to pick strawberries. It’s the perfect […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/strawberry-eshta-cream-tarts/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3448</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Candied Orange Semolina Cake</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/candied-orange-semolina-cake/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orange]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Semolina]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=3429</guid> <description><![CDATA[The last month has been an absolute whirlwind. I went from planning and celebrating my 30th birthday – which was amazing, by the way – to hoping on a plane straight to Dubai for a week then Amman for a second week. I was able to spend just enough time in my own kitchen to […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/candied-orange-semolina-cake/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3429</post-id> </item> <item> <title>No Added Sugar Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/no-added-sugar-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/</link> <comments>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/no-added-sugar-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:16:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Banana]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gluten-free]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oatmeal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peanut butter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vegan]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=3044</guid> <description><![CDATA[I have this love/hate relationship with the beginning of every year. It’s new, it’s a fresh start, it’s 300-some days of opportunities. And it’s also the dead of winter, with no holidays to look forward to. On the bright side, that means we can all focus on our forever resolutions to lose weight. I don’t […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/no-added-sugar-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/no-added-sugar-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3044</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Cardamom Cookies</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/cardamom-cookies/</link> <comments>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/cardamom-cookies/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:30:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cardamom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cookies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spiced]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=2922</guid> <description><![CDATA[It’s been a lazy Sunday. So lazy, in fact, that I’m still in my PJs and rocking my top bun and glasses at approximately 3:48pm. It’s only a matter of minutes before the sun sets and I enter pre-Monday mode. Pre-Monday is my least favorite time of the week. It’s the time after the sun […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/cardamom-cookies/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/cardamom-cookies/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2922</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Salted Pistachio Cookies</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/salted-pistachio-cookies/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:48:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cookies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pistachio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[white chocolate chips]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=2901</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last week, I tried a 3-day juice cleanse. It was the hardest 8 hours of my life. I made it through the workday without coffee (because really, who drinks coffee without flavored creamer?) Half asleep for most of the day is not a way to live, or be productive. I downed 3 pre-packaged Blue Print […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/salted-pistachio-cookies/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2901</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Sweetened Condensed Milk Pound Cake</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/sweetened-condensed-milk-pound-cake/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:34:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Breads]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pound cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sweetened condensed milk]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=2876</guid> <description><![CDATA[We’ve all noticed the latest feature Instagram rolled out with. In case you missed it, I’m talking about Stories. Stories make the Instagram experience more personable — for better or for worse. You can follow your favorite bloggers (or friends) and hear their voices, follow them around the world and experience a day in the […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/sweetened-condensed-milk-pound-cake/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2876</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Pistachio Skillet Cake</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pistachio-skillet-cake/</link> <comments>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pistachio-skillet-cake/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:51:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pistachio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[skillet]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=2829</guid> <description><![CDATA[Every so often I get so distracted by everything else going on in my life, that I completely slack off and procrastinate posting on the blog… and for that I’m sorry! That’s not to say I haven’t been busy cooking/baking and working on numerous DIY projects. I just haven’t had the discipline to sit down […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pistachio-skillet-cake/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pistachio-skillet-cake/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <enclosure url="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_2639-1.mov" length="1270133" type="video/quicktime" /> <enclosure url="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_2083.mp4" length="6047045" type="video/mp4" /> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2829</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Pumpkin Jam</title> <link>https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pumpkin-jam/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Measuring Cups, Optional]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:10:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jam]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pumpkin]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/?p=2704</guid> <description><![CDATA[Can we talk about Pumpkins for a minute? From the day after Labor Day through Halloween you can’t escape pumpkins. They’re everywhere – the grocery stores, the malls, the 7-11, people’s porches – everywhere. Come the beginning of November and magically we’ve transformed from pumpkin everything to Christmas two months early. It’s not to say […]<p class="post-read-more"><a href="https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/pumpkin-jam/">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2704</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>