Salmon and Edamame Rice Bowl: Easy, Fresh, and Satisfying
When I first started making a salmon and edamame rice bowl in San Diego, I chased the same comfort I grew up with in Marrakesh: warm grains, bold seasoning, and …
Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta That Tastes Rich and Feels Light
When I first started cooking in San Diego, I missed the kind of comfort that filled my grandmother’s kitchen in Marrakesh. Back then, I watched her stir pots slowly, taste …
Turkey Taco Rice Bowls: Delicious, Fast Weeknight Dinner
Turkey Taco Rice Bowls save my weeknights in San Diego. I grew up in Marrakesh where my grandmother cooked from instinct, and she always started with a warm base, a …
Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers: Ultimate 5 Juicy Wins
Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers are my weeknight answer when I want grill flavor fast and chicken that stays juicy. In this guide, you’ll learn why Greek yogurt works as …
High-Protein Potsticker Noodle Bowl: 25-Min Terrific No-Takeout Win
I still remember the first time I tried to recreate potsticker flavor without folding a single wrapper. Back in Marrakesh, my grandmother taught me that the best “shortcuts” still taste …
Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls: Simple, Fresh Lunches for 5 Days
When I moved from Marrakesh to San Diego, I missed the way lunches felt in my grandmother’s kitchen—bright, lively, and never boring. In Morocco, we’d tuck leftovers into bread, add …
Healthy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry That Feels Light and Satisfying
If you want a fast dinner that still tastes like you cooked with intention, Healthy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry belongs in your rotation. In this post, I’ll walk you through …
Mediterranean Chickpea Chicken Skillet: Easy, Bright, and Satisfying One-Pan Dinner
I grew up in Marrakesh where cumin, saffron, and cinnamon drifted through my grandmother’s kitchen, and I learned early that a good dinner starts with warmth and intention. Now I …
Veggie-Packed Egg Roll in a Bowl That Tastes Better Than Takeout
I grew up in Marrakesh, Morocco, where my grandmother cooked with cumin, ginger, and garlic like they belonged in every meal. Later, when I moved to San Diego, I kept …
Chicken Shawarma Salad Yogurt Sauce with bright flavor and zero heaviness
When I miss Marrakesh, I don’t reach for complicated dinners. I reach for the flavors that raised me: cumin, garlic, lemon, and that whisper of cinnamon that makes you pause …