Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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?

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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.

Monday, August 3, 2026

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.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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.

Monday, July 27, 2026

2041. Date Caramel Frappuccino

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

Sunday, July 26, 2026

2040. Mexican Style Shrimp Feast

This is a veritable shrimp feast, Mexican style. The elements may be many, but it is so simple to make. Each member of the party can be assigned a dish, and everything will come together in no time. The spotlight is on the shrimp, which is simply seasoned with chipotle spice mix and seared over high heat in some butter.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

2039. Dill Cheese Chili Dip


This dill cheese and chili dip can work great for breakfast, a snack, or a light dinner.