Persian Makaroni with Zucchini and Shallots
Persian makaroni is one of those nostalgic comfort foods that instantly takes me back to childhood. Unlike traditional Italian pasta
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May 2026
Strawberry Vanilla Bean Puff Pastry Galette
There’s something about strawberry season that makes me want to bake immediately. And when the strawberries are especially good, like
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Mango, Avocado & Halloumi Salad with Sumac Lime Dressing
There are certain salads that quietly steal the entire meal, and this is one of them. I made this Mango,
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Middle Eastern Pomegranate Jello
If you grew up going to Middle Eastern parties, there’s a good chance you remember seeing trays of brightly colored
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Authentic Iraqi Cheese Sambusak
These Iraqi cheese sambusak hold so much nostalgia for me. Growing up, I remember my grandmother, great grandmother, and great
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Savory Spinach & Feta Rugelach
Savory Spinach & Feta Rugelach are my kind of entertaining recipe, simple to make, beautiful on the table, and always
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Iraqi Aruk (Herb-Filled Chicken & Potato Patties)
Aruk are one of those dishes that feel deeply rooted in memory for me, even if I didn’t always call
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