1833. Sujuk Cheese Danish Pastries

Very convenient, tasty, and quick to make, especially with a ready-rolled sheet of puff pastry, these savory danishes come together in no time. 

1832. Chocolate Sourdough Boule

Experimenting further with my sourdough, this chocolate sourdough boule was bound to happen. As happy as I was, I wasn't sure hot to use it up.

1831. Warm Mortadella and Olive Buns

The essence of this sandwich is that it is quick, easy, accessible, and delicious.

1830. Chili Garlic Oil

For the past couple of years, chili garlic oil has been the "it" condiment. Simple to make, packs a punch of flavor, and can enhance just about any savory dish.

1829. Khfeefi Kleicha

Khfeefi is just Kleicha without the filling, shaped into disks and dunked into tea. It might havebeen created out of the necessity to use up extra dough when making kheicha, but it is so beloved that sometimes we make it just to make it. 

1828. Chicken Mushroom Dill Soup

We served this soup on repeat during Ramadan. The convenience of packaged soup, elevated with the additions of fresh ingredients. 

1827. Rice Paper Cheese Croissant

I intentionally skip most "trends" on social media but food-related trends catch my attention. So far, a few have been great hots, and others, great flops. This is one of the more unexpected ones, a croissant made from rice paper. I opted for a savory cheese version, and might try the sweet counterpart at some point.

1826. Zaatar and Cheese Saj Parcels

This is a quick yet delicious savory breakfast pastry that is done in minutes. Zaatar and cheese is a classic flavor combination which you cannot go wrong with.

1825. Palestinian Purslane Appetizer

Purslane is dismissed as a weed since it so resiliently grows between crop and even between bricks. This "weed" which we are being prompted to discard is one of the most nutrient dense and medicinal foods you can find.

1824. Freekeh Casserole

Freekeh is an ancient Mesopotamian grain that has made it to our modern-day superfood lists. It is simply a wheat grain, but the following makes all the difference: it is harvested while still green, and it is smoked.