Iraqi Baklava Roses
Traditional baklava was one of my mother’s signature desserts. She made it whenever there was a reason to celebrate or […]
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Recipes
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
When the weather heats up, I’m all about dinners that are fresh, flavorful, and don’t require spending hours in the
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Contramar-Inspired Trout with Zhug & Harissa
If you’ve ever been to Contramar in Mexico City, you know the fish. Their famous pescado a la talla arrives
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Caramelized Onion Chickpea Salad
I first learned how to make this chickpea salad from a family friend who would often bring it to Shabbat
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Salad Olivieh-Inspired Smashed Potatoes
I’ll admit it: mayonnaise is one of my least favorite ingredients. While I can appreciate its role in certain dishes,
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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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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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