The Iraqi Family Cookbook

This is blog introduces you to the authentic Iraqi Family cookbook that includes over 150 recipes.These recipes have been handed down through many generations,from grandmothers to mothers to daughters. I encourage you to try the recipes on the blog. The first edition was a Winner of GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD 2007. The new edition is the WINNER OF 2012 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD FOR "BEST ARAB CUISINE COOKBOOK"in the USA. Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Fresh Dates

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Every Summer, during this time, I make a special trip to the Middle Eastern grocery store looking for fresh dates on the stem. They usual...
Sunday, July 1, 2007

Potato Kibbi-Potato Chap بطاقة جاب

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You can make these kibbis and freeze them before frying or deep fry them and freeze them. Then you can reheat them in the oven before servi...
Monday, June 25, 2007

Baked Fish-Samak Maskouf السمك المسكوف العراقي

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We usually buy fresh fish and have the fish opend along the spine to lay flat in the tray. Do not remove the skin. You can cut off the head...
Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Zucchini with Tomato Sauce (vegetarian)

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Shijar bil Tamata 1 pound zucchini peeled and sliced 1 medium onion sliced 2 cloves of garlic sliced 1 tomato sliced 1 (8-ounce) ca...
Saturday, May 19, 2007

Okra with Lamb Stew- Bamya

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This is a very popular dish in Iraq. When you serve it in soup bowl with bread, it is called Shourbat Bamya, which is okra soup. 1 poun...
Monday, March 26, 2007

Date Nut Bread كيكة التمر

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This is one of my favorite  breads. The combination of dates and cardamom is delicious! This bread taste even better the next day. Date N...
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Yogurt Cucumber Salad سلاطة الخيار باللبن

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1 large cucumber 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 clove of garlic crushed 1/3 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon dried mint, or 2 t...
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