Flour Hallva (Albanian Name: Hallvë)

soft, delicious, confection. The word halva (alternatively halwa, halvah, halava, helva, halawa etc.), originally derived from the Arabic root (sweet), is used to describe many distinct types of sweet confection, across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Balkans. Halva based on semolina is popular in India, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Another common type, based on tahini (sesame paste), is more popular in the eastern Mediterranean and Balkan regions, in countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Macedonia,Albania, Serbia, Croatia,Bosnia & Herzegovina Northern Cyprus, Syria, Central Asia, Caucasus region and Turkey as well as the Palestinian territories. Halva may also be made from a variety of other ingredients, including sunflower seeds, various nuts, beans, lentils, and vegetables—such as carrots, pumpkins, yams, and squashes

Tulumba (Albanian Version)

This is a fried pastry that is traditionally eaten in the Balkans and some parts of the middle-east most notably Turkey. This version however is an old Albanian recipe and is used in Albanian speaking areas within the republic, Macedonia, southern Serbia, and Northern Greece. ENJOY!

Albanian Cornbread – Pite

Courtesy of globaltableadventures.com, as adapted from “Home Cooking Around the World” by David Ricketts and Mark Thomas. This bread is a great accompaniment to stews. It is excellent warm, but can dry out, so try to use up promptly or store well-wrapped.

Sheer Yakh (Afghan Ice Cream)

A popular Afghan dessert. No two Afghans prepare the same dish exactly the same. Creativity is another element that contributes to the wonderful medley of flavors that make up Afghan cooking. From afghanweb. To make this vegan, you can use non dairy ice cream.

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