Sara Al-Rashid
Pastry Chef & Food Writer
Le Cordon Bleu Certified Pastry Chef; former Executive Pastry Chef at Burj Al Arab; featured in Food & Wine
Sara Al-Rashid is a classically trained pastry chef with 10 years of experience in Dubai-style confectionery. She has tested over 200 chocolate recipes and specializes in authentic Middle Eastern flavor profiles.
Articles by Sara Al-Rashid(12)
ChocoVision Rev 2B Chocolate Temperer Review: Home Tempering Automation
ChocoVision Rev 2B automates chocolate tempering for home + small business. We tested it for Dubai chocolate batch production.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Review: The Home Baker's Dream Machine
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer has been the home baker's dream for decades. We tested the KSM150PS for Dubai chocolate + baking.
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set Review: Reliable Kitchen Workhorse
OXO's 3-piece plastic mixing bowl set is a kitchen workhorse. We tested it for Dubai chocolate prep + general baking.
Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa Review: Gluten-Free Premium Cocoa for Baking
Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa is premium unsweetened cocoa for serious bakers. We tested it for Dubai chocolate + brownies + hot chocolate.
Venchi Pistachio Cremino Chocolate Bar Review: Italian Premium Pistachio Chocolate
Venchi Pistachio Cremino is Italian premium chocolate. We tested the 3.88oz bar as a Dubai chocolate alternative.
Crafti Ceremonial Matcha Powder Review: Japanese Uji Kyoto Organic Matcha
Matcha can add earthy depth to Dubai chocolate variants. Crafti's ceremonial-grade Uji Kyoto matcha is worth evaluating.
It's Delish Toasted Coconut Shreds Review: Dubai Chocolate Texture Enhancement
Toasted coconut adds textural crunch to Dubai chocolate variants. Its Delish 1-lb bulk bag is value choice.
Cerez Pazari Kataifi Shredded Phyllo Dough Review: The Dubai Chocolate Ingredient
Kataifi (shredded phyllo) is the crunch in Dubai chocolate bars. Cerez Pazari is the brand most recipes call for.
OXO Good Grips 5-Pound Food Scale Review: Essential for Weight-Based Baking
Professional baking is weight-based, not cup-based. The OXO Good Grips scale is the reliable kitchen standard.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor Review: The Home Cook's Workhorse
The Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor is the home kitchen workhorse. We tested it for Dubai chocolate, nut butters, and dough.
Callebaut 811 Dark Couverture Chocolate Callets Review: Professional Pastry Chocolate at Home Pricing
Callebaut 811 is the dark chocolate professional pastry chefs use worldwide. We tested the 5.5 lb bag for home baking.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Review: The Thermometer That Nails Chocolate Tempering
The Thermapen ONE is the professional standard for instant-read thermometry. We tested it for 60 days of precision cooking.