Saluna: Iraqi Style Salmon with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
There is a flavor combination that is distinctly Iraqi, and once you know it, you recognize it everywhere. Sweet and […]
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Cheesy Mushroom Pasta Bake
There are eight days every year when I find myself actually excited about cooking without meat. The Nine Days, the
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Persian-Inspired Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
When my dad became a vegetarian in my ninth grade year, my mom did what she always does — she
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Kookoo Kadoo (Persian Zucchini Frittata)
Every summer, the farmers market tables are piled high with beautiful zucchini, and I can never resist bringing a few
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Peach Crumble with Middle Eastern Spices
There are few things I look forward to more each summer than peach season. The first time I spot fragrant,
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Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Mint and Pistachios
Every week at the farmers market, I’d walk past piles of beautiful sugar snap peas, admiring their vibrant green color
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Sheet Pan Meatballs and Roasted Vegetables with Tahini & Zhug
This recipe came together on one of those busy weeknights when I needed dinner on the table, didn’t want a
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Kibbeh Saniyeh: Meat and Bulgur Pie
Growing up, my grandmother always had a stash of fried kibbeh tucked away in the freezer. Whenever someone was hungry,
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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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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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