Simple Elegant Tuna Pasta Dish for Any Occasion

This has got to be one of the easiest pasta recipes I have ever tried.  I usually like dry pasta dishes (I still love me a nice arabiatta sauce and spaghetti dish though).  This is great for kids, especially if they are not fans of fish and tuna generally, this is a great way to…

Margat Bamiya (Iraqi Okra Curry)

Okra isn’t one of those vegetables that gets a lot of respect, and you either love it or hate it.  If you love it though – this recipe is a must-try.  Savoury and homey, this curry is served usually with rice but can certainly be eaten on its own or with dry bread is a…

Baked fish with Molasses

This is a very simple and easy for those that want a delicious flavourful fish dish but not sure how to do it or what goes well with fish.  Fish is a bit of a weird meat and many people are intimidated to cook it, but follow these simple steps and you’ll be stuffing yourself…

Exotic Eggplant Casserole

This exotic and flavourful savoury dish is a traditional Mesopotamian (Iraqi) favourite and has some wonderful flavour undertones.  The layering makes for a beautiful tasting and looking casserole that will surely be as addictive as it is fascinating to those you serve it too.  Don’t let the ingredients intimidate you, everything is readily available and…

Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli

This is an extremely flexible stew can use up much of what you’ve got on hand. It’s vegetarian by nature, but feel free to start the pot with sausage if you’re feeling more carnivorous.  Has a great range of consistencies and flavours that will keep most people guessing but in a good way. Time: 40…