1623. Almond Latte and Almond Pancakes

A while back, I posted a recipe for almond milk. This almond milk, home made with just raw almonds and water, has an unrivaled taste and no brand found in any store could compete with. The issue lay with the pulp. It would be a shame to discard it, and there is a limit to how many cookie and cakes one can make. Here is the solution. 

1622. Express Green Bean Stew

I already have an authentic Iraqi green bean stew recipe here on MCW, which is, quite frankly, unbeatable. But sometimes you just want an express hug-in-a-bowl with green bean stew flavors, cutting down on hours of, well, stewing, ground beef is the way to go. 

1621. Rocca Turkey Wrap

Rocca, or rocket leaves, wrapped in bread is seriously underrated. Here I made your standard deli sliced turkey and cheese, but with a mountain of rocca leaves. A bit of mayo, a dash of hot sauce, and lunch is served. 

1620. Victory Shrimp

Without a doubt, some of the best cooking is simple cooking. This is a one-person recipe for a feast of an appetizer, whether you want to treat yourself or make it for a loved one. It is as easily made for one as it is for four.

1619. Salted Chocolate Almonds

Shock and horror, my favorite chocolate is milk chocolate, and followed by, even worse, white chocolate. Having said that, dark chocolate sits really well in these salted chocolate almonds, sort of making it an accidentally healthy treat. 

1618. Express Granola Yogurt

This express granola yogurt formed of two ingredients who deserve to be called the dynamic duo. Theyhave come to the rescue many a times for a quick breakfast or a light dinner. Highly customizable, they are plenty flavorsome on their own, but feel free to add fresh fruit, seeds, honey, or almost anything else. 

1617. Campfire Um Ali

This campfire um ali is making the rounds in the winter as it is a super easy and super fast and super delicious dessert to make over an open flame (ie, when the Arabs go desert camping in the winter).

1616. Mushroom Stroganoff

The original stroganoff is made of beef. This is a vegetarian version with just the mushroom. 

1615. Zaatar Haloomi

Great for breakfast or a light meal, these zaatar-crusted pan-fried haloomi slices can top an avocado toast for an even better experience. 

Best of MCW 1301-1400

The braided brioche loaf and the dalgona coffee are dead giveaways that quarantine started during this compilation. How strange it is that a picture can evoke such strong memories of the event or occasion it was taken in.  

1613. Baked Lebanese Sausages

This Lebanese sausage bake is an express meal that comes together in minutes and then the oven does all the work. The end result is a medley of grilled vegetables and sausages in a wonderful self-saucing broth without having to add any additional liquid. 

1612. Sausage Egg Breakfast Burrito

Not too long ago, I made a mushroom egg burrito and declared it an efficient way to consume a wholesome breakfast. No changes to my original statement other than mentioning that it is great for any meal of the day. This is a cheesy egg and sausage version. 

1611. Lemon Mousse Gateau

This cake is a bit fussy to make, but not unattainably so. The result is a fresh lemon scented light and airy cake, perfectly complemented by the fresh raspberries used for both aesthetic and flavor.