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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Side Dishes
Charred Corn and Bulgur Salad (Easy Summer Salad)
This charred corn and bulgur salad is the kind of dish that comes together easily but tastes like something much
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Kookoo Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kookoo sabzi is one of those dishes that feels both effortless and deeply special, a staple in Persian cooking that
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Crispy Persian Rice Tahdig (Golden Saffron Crust)
There’s nothing quite like the moment you flip a pot of rice and reveal a perfectly golden tahdig. In Persian
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Sesame Ramen Noodle Salad with Shiitakes
This sesame ramen noodle salad is one of those simple, quietly satisfying recipes that comes together with just a handful
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Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Basil
This roasted root vegetable salad is a recipe I learned from my mom, who would always make it whenever guests
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Iraqi Chicken & Potato Aruk — A Lighter Chanukah Classic
In an Iraqi-Jewish home, Chanukah begins long before the candles are lit, it starts in the kitchen. The scent of
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Coconut Lime Latke Bake with Crispy Garlic and Chili
This Coconut Lime Latke Bake puts a bright, modern twist on a Chanukah classic. Shredded potatoes are baked with shallots,
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Iraqi Sweet and Sour Squash Stew (With Optional Meat) Quara’ Hamuth
Some recipes don’t just taste good, they carry whole histories inside them. This sweet and sour Iraqi squash is one
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Pantry Tuna Pasta with Pesto and Artichoke Hearts
Some nights you just need a fast, dependable dinner that comes straight from the pantry, and this Tuna Pesto Pasta
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