Wednesday, October 7, 2026

2090. Sicilian Tiramisu


We will not be addressing just how many tiramisu recipes are already available in the MCW archives; we will be discussing just how simple and decadent this restaurant recipe for Sicilian tiramisu is.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

2089. Crispy Honey Croissant Sandwich

If you flatten croissants with a rolling pin then sear them in butter and add honey, the honey will caramelize and upon cooling envelops the croissant with a delicate brittle.

Monday, October 5, 2026

2088. Espresso Date Caramel

The date fruit seems to intermittently take the spotlight every couple of years as the trendiest food. Not for us Iraqis; it's always been central to our daily lives.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

2087. Cream of Wheat Pudding

Before the utter adulteration and vilification of the concept of wheat, the grain used to be a nutrient dense source for health. Now, flour is bleached (literally) and stripped of all natural nutrient before getting some synthetic additive treatment, causing inflammation and allergies galore. So, what is cream of wheat?

Thursday, October 1, 2026

2086. Sweet Potato Waffles

Lately, I find myself trying to prioritize protein. It really does make a difference, being intentional about what you consume. Prioritizing protein in every meal does not need to look like scoops of powder in smoothies or a steak twice a day. Eggs are a near-perfect source of protein, and so versatile.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

2085. One Pot Quick Beef Turnover


There are those recipes that simmer on the stove for hours, and those other quick recipes where boiled eggs are mashed over some bread and rolled up on the go, and then there are those in-between recipes which taste like a homey meal, but are much quicker than a four hour roast.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

2084. Tahini Honey Greek Yogurt


Apparently this health bomb greek yogurt topped with tahini, honey, and walnut is a popular dessert in Greece. It's fascinating to see how old traditions across various cultures actually fed the body and mind, then in comes America with its bastardized Nerds and Twizzlers and retards every good thing, especially the body and mind.

Monday, September 28, 2026

2083. Tahini Maple Granola


Tahini is an ingredient I have known forever, but I have been enjoying getting to know it on a different level through varying uses in a multitude of recipes.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

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.