lamington layer cake with whipped cream, apricot, chocolate, and coconut sandwiched between two layers of sponge cake

Chocolate pomegranate babka, with pomegranate arils and pomegranate molasses

Whole roasted cauliflower with sabzi khordan (Persian herb plate) and tahini lemon dipping sauce

Corn chowder with sweet potatoes, green onions, and sumac oil. It’s the perfect way to end your summer and kick off the fall!

Pomegranate and chocolate cream pie, with just the right balance of sweet and tart

How to learn from failure while recipe developing, with 5 easy steps to make the most of things when disaster strikes

Iraqi/Assyrian vegan biryani—super flavorful and super easy!

Syrupy cherries baked in the chocolatiest crust you’ve ever tasted, with a scoop of no-churn arak ice cream on the side (or melting on top!)

easy-to-follow instructions for efficiently washing and chopping a whole bunch of herbs

peach caprese with pomegranate molasses, green pistachios, tomatoes, and mint

S’mores baklava! With toasted marshmallow syrup, crushed graham crackers, pecans, and milk chocolate

Learn how to slice safely & quickly, plus tips on buying the right knife and caring for it to keep it sharp. It makes life so much easier!

Watermelon wedge salad with feta and sumac… perfect for summer!

Apricots and pine nuts bake in a sticky brown sugar syrup under a heap of buttermilk cake. It’s so good and so ridiculously easy.

Herby corn salad with mint, cilantro, feta, tomato, and pine nuts. It’s the perfect thing for summer BBQs, picnics, & everyday dinners.

Lula kebabs are super herby and perfect for summer. Here, I’ve turned them into a meatball sub with stretchy mozzarella and zesty tomato.

I made this rainbow lamassu cake for Pride—learn to make a rainbow-sprinkle-covered white chocolate shape for cake decorating.