2095. Chocolate Espresso 2 Ingredient Mousse

This was fun to make: a two ingredient chocolate mocha "mousse".

2094. Miso Butter Charred Cabbage

Smoky, savoury, and rich with umami - this simple side dish turns humble cabbage into something genuinely special. Charred cabbage is basted in golden miso butter, finished with fresh lime, and brought to life with smoked sea salt.

2093. DIY Cream Cheese

Every day we hear new stories on how kitchen staples are mass manufactured using the most rancid of oils and the worst of chemical preservatives.

2092. Date Ketchup

You probably wouldn't know this but back in the 90's I had the Iraqi version of ketchup, aptly known as saas (sauce) and have been intending to make if on the blog for yeaaars.

2091. Alfredo Pasta with Steak

A rich, delicious, and comforting meal all in one, this is a type of steak and pasta dish I would order out.

2090. Sicilian Tiramisu

We will not be addressing just how many tiramisu recipes are already available in the MCW archives; we will be discussing just how simple and decadent this restaurant recipe for Sicilian tiramisu is.

2089. Crispy Honey Croissant Sandwich

If you flatten croissants with a rolling pin then sear them in butter and add honey, the honey will caramelize and upon cooling envelops the croissant with a delicate brittle.

2088. Espresso Date Caramel

The date fruit seems to intermittently take the spotlight every couple of years as the trendiest food. Not for us Iraqis; it's always been central to our daily lives.

2087. Cream of Wheat Pudding

Before the utter adulteration and vilification of the concept of wheat, the grain used to be a nutrient dense source for health. Now, flour is bleached (literally) and stripped of all natural nutrient before getting some synthetic additive treatment, causing inflammation and allergies galore. So, what is cream of wheat?

2086. Sweet Potato Waffles

Lately, I find myself trying to prioritize protein. It really does make a difference, being intentional about what you consume. Prioritizing protein in every meal does not need to look like scoops of powder in smoothies or a steak twice a day. Eggs are a near-perfect source of protein, and so versatile.

2085. One Pot Quick Beef Turnover

There are those recipes that simmer on the stove for hours, and those other quick recipes where boiled eggs are mashed over some bread and rolled up on the go, and then there are those in-between recipes which taste like a homey meal, but are much quicker than a four hour roast.

2084. Tahini Honey Greek Yogurt

Apparently this health bomb greek yogurt topped with tahini, honey, and walnut is a popular dessert in Greece. It's fascinating to see how old traditions across various cultures actually fed the body and mind, then in comes America with its bastardized Nerds and Twizzlers and retards every good thing, especially the body and mind.

2083. Tahini Maple Granola

Tahini is an ingredient I have known forever, but I have been enjoying getting to know it on a different level through varying uses in a multitude of recipes.

2082. Cauliflower Cumin Soup

As simple as it gets, this soup is barely more than cauliflower, cumin, and cream.

2081. Cream Leek Roast Chicken

I had hyped this recipe in my mind so much that I was disappointed with the outcome. It is good, just perhaps with my recent punch dishes intake from Libya, Lebanon, and Thailand, this French roast chicken came up short.

2080. Seeds Dates and Tahini Power Mix

Thinking about nutritional supplements and delving into their manufacturing process, one concludes that in order to isolate the mineral or vitamin, a multistep process involving extreme chemical extraction methods is applied. Bottomline, how healthy is the pharmaceutical supplement we are popping and swallowing for convenience to support and fuel our bodies? Long story short, get your supplements from real food whenever possible and not from pharmacy packages.

2079. Saj Bread Zaatar Cheese Boats

Zaatar, cheese, and tomato on some form of bread is a classic. This recipe just presents it differently. It has become such a favorite that I bulk freeze them and bake as needed throughout the week.

2078. Grapefruit Yogurt

Greek yogurt for breakfast is considered high protein.

2077. Express Cherry Tomato Spaghettini

By using spaghettini or angel hair pasta, this delicious recipe comes together very fast and is very flavorful.

2076. Courgette Gratin

As simple as this courgette gratin is, there is the simple matter of navigating the undesirable effect of the vegetable retaining too much water and risking ruining the experience.