Leila T.

Sourdough discard pancakes with date syrup. Breakfast for dinner and absolutely no regrets.

Picked up a lamb shoulder from the halal butcher down the street and cooked it low and slow all afternoon. Fell right off the bone.

Sunday brunch: smoked salmon on rye with dill and a little cream cheese. Cured the salmon myself this time and it was worth the wait.

Hummus from dried chickpeas instead of a can, soaked overnight. Completely different texture and I am never going back.

Tried the baked eggplant pasta with halal beef mince instead of the usual. Layered it with mozzarella and baked till the edges caught. Saving this one.

Made maqluba for eight people last night and the pot flip finally worked first try. The crispy rice at the bottom is the whole point.

Lentil soup for a rainy day. Added extra lemon — bright and cozy.

Saffron rice pudding for dessert. The rosewater makes it special.

Homemade shawarma wraps for the crew. Garlic sauce is non-negotiable.

Honey glaze turned out perfectly golden. My go-to roast chicken now.

Shakshuka Sunday. Added a little more harissa for a kick 🔥

Falafel bowl night 🥙 The tahini drizzle is everything.

First time smoking brisket. Took 6 hours but so worth it for the holidays.

Made this tagine for Friday dinner — the apricots make it unreal. Family devoured it!