1705. Shish Barak

I am affectionate towards yogurt-based dishes, and have no hesitancy in ordering sheesh barak at a restaurant. My hesitancy in making it however was due to the labor intensiveness in forming each little ravioli. Problem solved when I stumbled upon a $3 mold haphazardly the other day. 

1704. Olive Salad

From the finest Lebanese restaurants, to the corner Turkish kebab shop, versions of this olive salad are aplenty. The secret lies in red capsicum paste and pomegranate molasses. Combined, you have an instant flavor bomb. 

1703. Anchovy Toast

When in doubt, go for toast. Whenever I find myself in an inspiration rut, toast always comes through. Toast can be sweet or savory, simple or elaborate. This anchovy toast is a favorite in the Italian antipasti world, and don't knock it till you try it. 

1702. Berry Jelly Refrigerator Cake

For some reason, many of the most popular desserts in the Arabian Gulf come from a myriad of cans, packets, and powders. This is typically so counter-intuitive to me as I tend to opt for whole food ingredients. Having said that, this dessert was unbelievable and I could have it every single day. 

Best of MCW 1401-1500

Welcome to the 15th Best Of MCW installment where we have a veritable mish-mash of cuisines, foods, and styles. We travel all over the world form the Levant with those special dressed zaatar maneeshes, to Europe with Italian inspired salads, to Mexico with some tacos and churros. 

1700. Iraqi Indian Pani Puri

I have been passing by the aisle of pani puris my entire life without a second look, until someone recently introduced me to proper pani puris, and I almost immediately invented this Iraqi-Indian fusion. 

1699. Pasta Pizza Skewers

A quick and cute idea merging pasta and pizza, all on a stick. 

1698. Kale Chips

Since I always have a tupperware box full of kale for my daily salad, it is invitable that sometimes I'll have a surplus that requires using up asap. This is the perfect recipe us use up lingering kale, and amuse your bouche while at it. 

1697. Egg Salad Sandwiches

This is one of those recipes that we've been making forever but never thought of sharing/writing because it was deemed too simple. This egg sandwich is a firm favorite that is a go-to in so many situations: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, snack... you name it. 

1696. Baked Blueberry Oats {Airfryer}

This is breakfast meal prep at its finest. One recipe with barely 5 minutes of preparation and 20-25 minutes of baking time suffices for four days of a healthy, nutritious, filling breakfast whether at home or on the go.