Thursday, September 24, 2026

2081. Cream Leek Roast Chicken


I had hyped this recipe in my mind so much that I was disappointed with the outcome. It is good, just perhaps with my recent punch dishes intake from Libya, Lebanon, and Thailand, this French roast chicken came up short.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

2080. Seeds Dates and Tahini Power Mix


Thinking about nutritional supplements and delving into their manufacturing process, one concludes that in order to isolate the mineral or vitamin, a multistep process involving extreme chemical extraction methods is applied. Bottomline, how healthy is the pharmaceutical supplement we are popping and swallowing for convenience to support and fuel our bodies? Long story short, get your supplements from real food whenever possible and not from pharmacy packages.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

2079. Saj Bread Zaatar Cheese Boats


Zaatar, cheese, and tomato on some form of bread is a classic. This recipe just presents it differently. It has become such a favorite that I bulk freeze them and bake as needed throughout the week.

Monday, September 21, 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026

2077. Express Cherry Tomato Spaghettini

By using spaghettini or angel hair pasta, this delicious recipe comes together very fast and is very flavorful.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

2076. Courgette Gratin

As simple as this courgette gratin is, there is the simple matter of navigating the undesirable effect of the vegetable retaining too much water and risking ruining the experience.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026

2073. Iraqi Haraq Isbao in Onion and Broth


The third and last version of Iraqi Haraq Isbao which can be vegetarian or full on carnivore, and is more known to be "poor family" food that's cheap yet fills the bellies and warms the soul is this meat broth and onion one. This comes after the tangy tamarind version and the tomato curry one.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

2072. Iraqi Haraq Isbao in Tomato Curry

Iraqi Haraq Isbao  can be vegetarian or full on carnivore, and is more known to be "poor family" food that's cheap yet fills the bellies and warms the soul. Last time I posted a tamarind version, today's is the tomato curry one, very similar in flavor to a chicken tashreeb.