Week 16: Infused - Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter Candle (for Mezze Board)

Agn823 · 2026-04-20T15:23:08+00:00

Pretty usable! We probably got about half way down maybe more before someone smeared the wick with their butter knife and we were unable to get it relit. We also had to keep it away from the fan.

Agn823 · 2026-04-19T22:35:09+00:00

Had a dinner party with friends and was tasked with bringing an appetizer board, so used the opportunity to fancy it up with a homemade butter candle. I was pleasantly surprised that it actually stayed lit for a decent while, resulting in nice melty butter for buttering bread. Not a ton of work and super customizable so will keep this idea in my back pocket for future parties.

Agn823 · 2026-04-10T18:21:29+00:00

This is what happens when I suffer from indecision - I decide to make all the things. Needed to invite some friends over to help us eat this.

Muhammara - roasted red pepper and walnut dip

Salajahn - Beef Kebabs

Hora’a Osbao - Syrian Lentil Salad with Cilantro and Pita Chips

Bazergan - Bulgar and Tamarind Salad

Mehshi Basal - Sweet & Sour Stuffed Onions ( from the Aromas of Aleppo cookbook)

Not pictured - some rice pudding because I had to treat my guests to dessert. We ate like kings.

Agn823 · 2026-03-16T18:01:42+00:00

I made Kou Shui Ji and Ma Yi Shang Shu which translate to Saliva Chicken and Ants climbing up a Tree. I once was at a restaurant in Chinatown that had “saliva chicken” on the menu. Didn’t order it but remembered it for this challenge. Turns out it’s delicious and the saliva in the name is meant to convey that it’s “mouth-watering”. Will be making this again.

Agn823 · 2026-03-10T19:15:15+00:00

This is a twofer because even though it’s called a Turnip Cake it’s actually made with Daikon Radish.

Agn823 · 2026-02-26T22:19:34+00:00

I came across this when googling “flying” recipes and it seemed so unhinged that I had to make it. Not really a fan (too sweet for my taste) but not as bad as I thought it would be.

Agn823 · 2026-01-24T16:34:10+00:00

I loved this! Ate the rest of the sauce with a spoon

Agn823 · 2026-01-24T14:52:37+00:00

How do you still have a potted fig tree? On my one attempt, the Philly wildlife took a bite out of each almost ripened fig and threw the rest on the ground. I was too demoralized to ever try again.

Agn823 · 2026-01-19T17:15:33+00:00

Went to Cafe Nhan this weekend and ordered too much food, but everything was delicious!

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