Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2029. Haloomi Zaatar Scarpaccia



Scarpaccia is a vegetable-laden and often cheesy Italian flatbread that was born out of necessity to use up leftovers (don't those just make up the best foods anyway?).

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2028. Seared Mortadella Sandwich


Frequently in life and in all its various aspects, it does one good to go back to basics.

Monday, July 6, 2026

2027. Olive Ciabatta Sourdough


This recipe has replaced my twice-monthly sourdough bake from boules to baguettes. Using dried black olives really enhances the result, but of course you can use any.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2026. Smash Felafel Tacos


There seems to be a trend to smash everything, these days. These smashed felafel tortillas are a fantastic alternative to a classic felafel sandwich.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2025. Lemon Pesto Green Beans


These green beans are blanched then treated like a salad: dressed in a pesto lemon vinaigrette.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2024. Roast Whole Seabass


Getting Bilbo to make you this roast whole seabass for dinner might be a bit difficult, but making it yourself is so, so easy.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2023. Iraqi Potato Omelette


This Iraqi potato omelette is as simple as it can get and an old family favorite. The hardest part is making sure the potatoes are fully cooked through before cracking in the eggs.

Monday, June 29, 2026

2022. Tuna and White Bean Salad


Besides making the dressing, this tuna and white bean salad is little more than an assembly job.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2021. Asparagus Butter Pasta

I have used the butter pasta recipe so much since Ramadan as it is a quick and delicious and easy dish to make any time.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2020. Pickle Juice Chicken Bites

Pickle juice chicken bites are bite-sized pieces of chicken breast marinated in dill pickle brine to keep them incredibly tender and juicy, then breaded and cooked to golden perfection.