2065. Seared Dates and Yogurt

You know those super-simple recipes that you don't even consider recipes and make them without a thought that someone else might be interested in them? These are often the most the culturally engrained, ones, like the cucumber and salt my father would have as an evening snack. Yogurt and dates is another one.

2064. Seared Dates

I have always loved dates, and with adulthood, my affiliation to it as an Arab and an Iraqi just increased my affection to it. As Iraqis, we consume dates in a myriad of ways.

2063. Simple Shrimp Thai Curry

Once in a blue moon, I long for a good Thai curry. What a punch of flavor!

2062. Earl Grey Cake Loaf

A soft and fragrant loaf cake infused with Earl Grey tea and sweetened with a touch of honey.

2061. Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs

As simple as this honey dijon chicken is, it is so delicious that I am happy to include it in my weekly rotation.

2060. Quick Turkish Meat Borek

Who doesn't love a good warm hearty borek?

2059. Pesto Chicken Pasta

An easy and simple pesto chicken pasta that is a creamy 20-minute meal.

2058. Rice Paper Chicken Nuggets

Dare I label these rice paper chicken nuggets as a diet food?

2057. Mont Blanc Ice Cream

Mont Blanc ice cream is a Swiss-French dessert this is simply made by combining vanilla ice cream and sweetened chestnut paste.

2056. Basic Sourdough Granola

I'm not counting how many granola recipes MCW holds, and neither should you.

2055. Cherry Pit Syrup

Don’t throw away your leftover fruit pits; make naturally flavored syrup instead. Use leftover fruit pits and strawberry tops to make a light, refreshing homemade syrup.

2054. Shrimp Corn Gratin

It might be counter intuitive to have a gratin in summer, but it's barely 15 minutes of oven time for the most delicious and fresh flavors that absolutely peak in summer.

2053. Ajo Blanco Salad

Ajo blanco is traditionally a cold almond soup, but it also makes a fantastic sauce that works wonderfully with this summer salad.

2052. Fresh Peach Pie

This the peach pie is made using fresh unadulterated peaches and minimal other ingredients.

2051. Fresh Oyster and Mignonette Sauce

Disclaimer: I did not eat this raw oyster and mignonette sauce, though I did make it for someone who thoroughly enjoyed it.

2050. Lebanese Style Mashed Potato Salad.

Come to think of it, bland food coming from the West is mostly depraved in flavor and nutrition. Our "ethnic" foods pack punches of flavor and is truly nutritious, feeding body, mind, and soul.

2049. Sujuk Shawerma Sandwich

This homemade sukuk shawerma sandwich is so delicious I can have it for lunch for a week straight.

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?

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.

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.

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.