2050. Lebanese Style Mashed Potato Salad.

Come to think of it, bland food coming from the West is mostly depraved in flavor and nutrition. Our "ethnic" foods pack punches of flavor and is truly nutritious, feeding body, mind, and soul.

2049. Sujuk Shawerma Sandwich

This homemade sukuk shawerma sandwich is so delicious I can have it for lunch for a week straight.

2048. Cherry Juice Jelly

If a doctor told you to take 2 collagen pills a day for three months, would you miss a single day? Now if they told you to eat one cup of cherry jelly a day for three months, would you?

2047. Libyan Tuna Sandwich

Each culture has their non-recipe recipes that get taken for granted and never even thought of to share. One of the many Iraqi examples is snacking on fresh cucumber and salt. This Libyan sandwich is one such example in our beloved brethren land of Libya.

2046. Lemon Leaf Mozzarella Appetizer

This is an unusual appetizer served in niche country restaurants in rustic areas of Italy. It is mozzarella cheese nestled between two lemon tree leaves with the barest touch of anchovy, lemon zest, and thinly sliced chili or jalapeno.

2045. Strawberry Eton Ice Cream

Eton Mess is a British classic dessert comprising of whipped cream, crumbled meringues, and fresh strawberries. A couple of years ago I did my take on it, Arab-izing it by using pomegranates. This creative version uses ice cream instead of whipped cream, making it the ultimate Summer dessert.

2044. Korean Chicken Pancakes

Perhaps fritters is a better fitting name for these Korean chicken pancakes, but if they call it pancakes, then okay it'll be pancakes. It is a protein packed and flavorsome quick dish to make.

2043. Broiled Garlic Butter Shrimp and Corn

Shrimp in various forms and flavors has been a constant this summer. These shrimps are prepared simply but pack huge flavor through the garlic chili butter.

2042. Loaded Yogurt Bowl

A yogurt bowl can be infinitely customizable, and this one just reflects my current obsession with seared dates and tahini granola.

2041. Date Caramel Frappuccino

Quarantine coffee, or Dalgona coffee, has become a classic that promises to never ever leave us.