This is a longer-than-average Best Of MCW post, with almost 50 out of the third 100 posts featured. What can I say? They are that good. A veritable delicious mishmash collection of prominently Iraqi, but also quite a bit of Asian, seafood, and international dishes. Perfect timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
You can see part 1 and part 2 before. For part 3 we kick off with Iraqi chicken tashreeb, which is deceptively simple for something that is much greater than the sum of its parts.
Fried Iraqi Iroog can be served as a side to the main meal, but it is also a popular dinner item.
Iraqi Carrot Rice, also supposed to be a side, but quite happily consumed as the main event itself.
Iraqi Spinach Stew. So popular it's even got chicken and vegetarian versions of itself.
Iraqi Turnip Kubba Soup. Don't let the nomenclature deceive you, while this is a soup, its also a one-pot meal.
Roast Leg of Lamb. Classic must-have in any cooking repertoire.
Iraqi White Bean Stew. Iraqis love their stews, and that love manifests in the delicious and homey flavor.
Iraqi Sumac Roast Chicken. Quite possible your favorite roast chicken once you give it a go.
Iraqi Chicken Saffron Stew. Lemony and delicious, don't be fooled by its humble looks.
Chicken Fetteh. I've made this countless times.
Roast Salmon with beans. Comes together in 5 minutes, bakes in 10 minutes. Seriously Best-Of worthy.
Salt Crusted Whole Fish. Contrary to what you would think, the fish is not overly-salty at all. The salt draws out moisture from the flesh and gives it an amazing taste.
Moules Frites. I've got some great associations with this one. Serve the white soupy sauce on the side.
Vegetable Spring Rolls. Americans call these egg rolls which confused me for the longest time. Either way, you can't go wrong with these on the menu.
Broccoli Stir Fry. The last Asian recipe of the compilation, I would be happy munching on these by their lonesome.
Roast Vegetables. Speaking of munching on by their lonesome, this is such a recipe that is great alone as it is beside a roast leg of lamb.
Cabbage Rolls. We love our mahshis as Arabs, hence the giant repertoire of stuffed and rolled food. But cabbage rolls are a serious contender with vineleaves; I can't make up my mind which one wins.
Zaatar Cheese Sandwiches. The freshness from the tomato and mint leaves in this sandwich inject an amazing overall flavor you will seek time and time again.
Pistachio Biscotti. So elegant yet so easy to make. Just needs a bit of planning since it is twice baked.
Alfajores are Latino dulce de leche sandwich cookies. Another mega-elegant tea time favorite that is very simple to make.
Rice Mohalabi Pudding. Usually made with cornflour, it was my mom who used rice powder to inject an amazing texture and flavor profile to this classic.
Lemon Ginger Infusion. Oddly enough, this is something I absolutely abhor yet find myself seeking its curative benefits over and over in times of sickness. A miracle tisane if there ever was one.
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