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.

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.

2052. Fresh Peach Pie

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

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.

2042. Loaded Yogurt Bowl

A yogurt bowl can be infinitely customizable, and this one just reflects my current obsession with seared dates and tahini granola.

2037. Summer Platter with Whipped Basil Ricotta

I would be content in a world that serves all its meals and snacks in the form of grazing platters. It does seem as though summer is especially prone to serving food in that manner, and this whipped basil ricotta platter is one such example of endless customizations.

2036. Fresh Peach Donut Fritters

My first exposure to fruit fritters was as a child reading the Boxcar Children, when they picked cherries and ate fritters from their harvest. It seemed so exotic and exciting at the time.

2011. Cranberry Juice Psyllium Gel

This cranberry juice psyllium gel is a wonderful hack to get a boost of fiber.

1999. Strawberry Juice (from frozen)

I needed to make space in my freezer and had three packets of frozen strawberry that were purposeless. This "juice" that I made from them rivals any strawberry juice coming from juicers.

1976. Raspberry Coconut Cookies

These three ingredients raspberry thumbprint coconut cookies were delicious, I made them twice in a single week.

1971. Black Grape Juice

In Mosul, a black raisin drink is very popular. While this is not that recipe, black grape juice absolutely deserves a post by itself.

1968. Blueberry Jamboree

This is a dessert from a famous bakery and is reminiscent of a cheesecake but lighter, and no-bake.

1960. Date Caramel Dip

A thick, almost toffee, caramel dip with fresh crunchy apples is a delight. This version falsifies the caramel into a healthier version using only dates and cream (and salt).

1953. Saffron Cream Stuffed Dates

I have always enjoyed a decent dip, savory or sweet. Lately, I've been making my lighter meals into dips; the options are endless. Crudites with ranch, pea dip with carrot sticks (one of my favorites), strawberries and cream cheese frosting... And now these delicious dates with a saffron ashta.

1948. Apple Marshmallows {2 Ingredients}

I treated these two-ingredient like those gelatine vitamins they sell for kids. These "marshmallows" have zero sugar in them, and are make from pureed stewed apple and gelatin.

1946. Eggnog Strawberry Pie

Eggnog is basically a warm egg custard drink popularized in the winter because it is nutrient-dense and warms the body in the cold winter. This pie has a chilled and set eggnog filling, and is topped with a strawberry pie filling.

1928. Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

You won't find any food coloring here; it's all from nature. With four other cinnamon rolls recipes on the blog, it is safe to assume we like them here at the MCW household. This blueberry-stuffed and blueberry-frosted version certainly does not disappoint.

1915. Grapefruit Frappe

This iced drink was on repeat off of summer. The grapefruit lends a delicate floral sweet-bitter taste that is so pleasant with the accentuated jasmine iced tea.

1914. Blueberry Chia Yogurt Pudding

I make my own yogurt weekly using two litres of milk. I then strain it to get 1 kilogram of greek yogurt, and about a litre of whey. To make this blueberry chia yogurt pudding, I thin it out a bit using the whey.

1903. Baked Apricot Kofta

My first impulse when asked what's my favorite fruit is, why choose when Allah has given us all? Then, I think of a perfectly ripe yet still firm apricot in season, and it just might be my favorite.