"Honey buns from Honey's bakery..." 

 

Staring off Ramadan with one of my favourite sweet treats in the entire world, Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Al Nahl). With absolutely no shame, if left alone with a full tray, I can (and will) finish the whole lot by myself. They are outrageously addictive.

 

Originally from the Middle East, this bread is traditionally known as Khaliat Al Nahl (خلية النحل), which literally translates to "beehive". The name couldn't be more fitting, with its pull-apart rolls nestled together like honeycomb. It is often referred to as Yemeni Honeycomb Bread, and through friends, I came to know just how popular it is in Tanzania.

 

Classically, honeycomb bread is finished with a warm honey syrup poured generously over the top, soaking into every crevice. Across different cultures, though, people have had a little fun with it, condensed milk being a particularly popular twist. Naturally, I couldn't resist combining the two. Honey and condensed milk over soft bread with a cream cheese filling just felt like the right life choice.

 

Those who follow me on my social media will know my cat, Honey, well and that I called him Honey Buns. He was always BTS, right in the middle of my kitchen storms and recipe shoots, meowing away like the boss he was. Whenever I saw him kneading on the blanket like he was hard at work, he would say, "Honey's making honey buns for Honey's Bakery." 

 

While I am endlessly grateful for the ten years Allah (God) blessed me with him, I still really miss him, and Ramadan without him won't feel the same. The little paw print pressed into the dough with Nigella Seeds is my quiet nod to my forever sweet golden boy.

  

These are best served warm or hot, when the cream cheese is soft, and the glaze melts beautifully into the bread. They reheat perfectly in the microwave, making them ideal for make-ahead treats. You can also meal prep them, freeze them, and thaw for another day, just warm them through and pour the sweet glaze over the top. Fresh, comforting, and indulgent every single time. 

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@spicyfusionkitchen "Honey buns from Honey's bakery..." - Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Al Nahl) 🤤❤️🍯🍞 Staring off Ramadan with one of my favourite sweet treats in the entire world, which I have no self control around 😂🤤 Originally from the Middle East, Khaliat Al Nahl (خلية النحل) translates to “beehive." Often referred to as Yemeni Honeycomb Bread, and is also quite popular in Tanzania ❤️ If you've been following me for a while, you know my cat Honey, who I'd call "Honey Buns." He was always BTS, right in the middle of my kitchen storms and recipe shoots, meowing away like the boss he was 😺❤️ Whenever I saw him kneading on the blanket I'd say, “Honey’s making honey buns for Honey’s Bakery.” Ramadan without him won't feel the same, and so the little paw print pressed into the dough with Nigella Seeds is my quiet nod to my forever sweet golden honey bun 🐾❤️‍🩹 Full Recipe - www.spicyfusionkitchen.com 🔗 #HoneycombBread #Ramadan #EasyRecipe #foodtiktok #cat ♬ Rahmatun Lil'Alameen (Vocals Only) - Maher Zain

 

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@spicyfusionkitchen "Not your average slaw. She's sweet and spicy" - Chipotle Sweet Potato Coleslaw 🍠🤤 I'm in my side dish era and this summer heat is calling all the crisp sides that just fits any main meal. The Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce gives the slaw dressing a nice smokiness. Full Recipe - www.spicyfusionkitchen.com #chipotle #salad #sidedish #food #foodtiktok ♬ LOCO MEXICANO - Areggy & ODK Beats

 

 

"Yes, the name is long. 

No, the salad won’t last long."

  

 

"I set out to make garlic rolls,

and accidentally created my new personality trait"

 

 

  

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@spicyfusionkitchen Holiday vibes, braais (BBQs) in full swing, this is the side to make!! 😎 Soft Cheese-Stuffed Creamy Garlic Rolls 🤤 Full Recipe on www.spicyfusionkitchen.com 🔗 #cheesygarlicbread #sidedish #food #easyrecipe #foodtiktok ♬ Tropical - Izabella Creator BM

 

"My purple onions are living their best Sumac life" 

 

 

If there’s one thing I love in the kitchen, it’s a recipe that makes me feel like I’ve done a lot when really, I’ve done almost nothing. Enter Sumac Onions, the ultimate “fake it till you make it” side dish. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can whip up a bowl of flavour-packed, Middle Eastern-inspired onions that taste incredible. 

 

 

Let’s talk flavour, because these onions aren’t just onions, they’re onions with attitude. Thanks to the sumac, adding a tangy flavour to the onions. The fresh parsley adds a bright lift, while a squeeze of lemon juice gives a citrusy zing that cuts through richer dishes. 

 

The sumac adds a Middle Eastern flair, a nod to its roots in Turkish, Lebanese, Syrian, and Persian cuisine, where it has long been used to brighten grilled meats, rice, and salads. Tossing these simple ingredients together gives you a fusion kachumar, a play on a South-Asian side salad, that’s tangy, fresh, and surprisingly lifting.

 

The first time I made it, I paired it with comforting dhaal, then tried it alongside biryani, and wow, what a combo! The freshness of parsley and the zing of sumac onions balanced the rich, spiced dishes perfectly. I also served them with my mum’s chicken and vegetable skewers, tucked into naan with a dollop of yoghurt chutney. Recently you may have seen it added to the Viral Döner Kebab Wraps I made (recipe here). Quick, easy, and ridiculously versatile, these Sumac Onions elevate almost any meal the ultimate easy topping for pitas and wraps.

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@spicyfusionkitchen Sumac onions 🤤💜🧅 Perfect in wraps, pitas, rice or protein bowls. I made these with the Viral Döner (check previous post) and falafel wraps. Also doubles up as a fusion kachoomar (South-Asian side salad) when paired with dhal and biryani. Full Recipe On www.spicyfusionkitchen.com 🔗 #salad #turkish #food #easyrecipe #foodtiktok ♬ SAMRA / سمرة - Saint Levant & Babylone