Monday, September 7, 2026

2070. Chicken Feet Broth


I've tried bone broth, the "express" 6-hour version, all the way to the 24-hour one. I've added the splash of vinegar, with and without aromatics, and I've something gotten the jiggly jelly, and sometimes not. I was not expecting the colossal success of the jiggly collagen jelly from chicken feet.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

2069. Baked Eggs Toast in Cream

You can go simple with this egg toast in cream, or amp up the flavor by infusing the cream with aromatics.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

2067. Seared Dates Rice Pudding Custard


Yes, I just posted a seared date rice pudding, and yes, this is another seared date rice pudding, but give it a chance. This version is studied to feed your soul and body. How? I'll tell you.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Monday, August 31, 2026

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.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2063. Simple Shrimp Thai Curry


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

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2062. Earl Grey Cake Loaf

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

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

2059. Pesto Chicken Pasta


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

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

2056. Basic Sourdough Granola


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

Monday, August 17, 2026

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.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2052. Fresh Peach Pie


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

Monday, August 10, 2026

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.