Here we are already at the fourth installment of Best Of MCW series. While I like to structure these posts in chronological order of the meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts), I simply had to begin with my all time favorite Iraqi dill fava bean rice. So flavorsome, it can be served by itself with a simple salad (my favorite way), or with red meat, or chicken, or even fish!
You can see part 1 and part 2 and part 3 before. One precaution is the danger to G6PD deficient patients. If they are adults, they almost definitely know if they have it. For kids, do not feed fava or broad beans to youngsters 2 years old or younger.
The coronavirus rendered into notoriety nescafe latte and no-knead bread, both of which I have posted yeeeears ago. There's a reason they always come back into fashion; it's because they never go out of it!
This cheesy herby Iraqi dill flatbreads can double duty for breakfast or tea time. Is it strange that it is delicious dipped in sweet steaming hot tea?
As amazing as the above Iraqi flatbread is, it simply cannot beat the classic Iraqi lahm ajeen.
If you have access to the tangy country Arabic lebna, you won't need this recipe since it is exactly the same flavor. Delicious with some crusty bread as a snack or part of a breakfast.
This zaatar cheese toast comes straight from my childhood as something my mother would make for us for breakfast or a light dinner.
Speaking of childhood, these emmentale cheese toasties were an indivisible part of it as well.
Ok, I see a trend of childhood favorites here. Try these baguette pizzas and you'll see why.
Now these yogurt fruit and granola pots are not from my childhood, at least not in this exact presentation, but I would not have minded in the least if they were.
Speaking of granola, these make-ahead muesli or granola bars will come in handy as prepped breakfast or snack on busy days.
Momentarily back to childhood, Iraqi childhoods are incomplete without this simple and nourishing dibs wa rashi spread.
Iraqis are big on meat. So much so that we are willing to start off our day carnivorously with it in our omelette.
I have fond memories of this strange but delicious beetroot and apple salad.
My mom used to make a lentil salad very similar to this, but I never got the actual recipe.
This kofta flower recipe is a fairly recent acquisition, but has certainly earned its place in our permanent repertoire.
Iraqi Biryani is our most popular recipe on MCW. A million-odd people can't all be wrong, right?
Since you will be making that huge batch of Iraqi biryani, parda plau is what you make with the leftovers.
Speaking of Arabian rice, this rose petal rice is perfume for the tastbuds and the belly, in only the best ways possible.
Another Iraqi household staple: courgette stew. This stew is a serious rival to the Iraqi bamia and is on frequent meal rotation.
While the Iraqi aubergine stew is not as popular as bamia or cousa, it remains a rich and delicious albeit underrated stew nonetheless.
Indians also have their stews, aptly dubbed curries. This is a simple pea curry that happens to be a favorite and vegan.
These Iraqi meat bourags are served with a lightly spiced yogurt dip.
This kubba burghul is an Arab classic part of any mezza table.
Back to Indian momentarily, the split pea patties are a great appetizer.
What is better than carbs? More carbs. Insert cheese and mushrooms, and this baked mac and cheese could not be beat.
This elixir using two of the countless bounties of Iraq are made fresh and served in the most humble to the most royal of households throughout the country. Give this orange-pomegranate juice a go and you'll see why.
Another juice, this time a classic to the entire Arabian peninsula. You can't go wrong with this refreshing lemon and mint drink.
I remember always asking for extra ice and salt with this amazing frothy Iraqi shineena yogurt drink. It is much lighter than the Turkish ayran, and the froth is mandatory.
You don't need me to tell you a chocolate fondue with all the sides makes for a fun and wonderful presentation at a gathering. This version doesn't even need fancy equipment, although you might need to re-microwave it after almost an hour if it hasn't already been consumed.
Fresh strawberry tarts are one of those things that you always thought you would buy and never make, then once you make it you find yourself swearing you'll never buy another one again!
I will forever cherish the fact that I got this amazing tarte au citron recipe from the tag of a bag of lemons from a French grocery store. Life is in the small things.
Speaking of citron, this lemon cake is by far the most requested cake.
My mom loved a good carrot cake. This ananas carrot cake also made the cut by her high standards.
I was inspired to create this fragrant orange pistachio crinkled baklava after a visit to amazing Istanbul. That's right folks, an original MCW creation.
Poems have been recited in honor of the Iraqi kleicha. And if they haven't, they should be. This once is a coconut kleicha version.
Qatari sago is a halawa combining the amazing trifecta of rose water, saffron, and cardamom.
In comparison, these oat cookies look so rustic to the point of being easily overlooked, but let me tell you that would be a mistake. One bite and you will be making batches upon batches to store, gift, and much on.
What recipes from this compilation are you planning on executing?
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