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My boo @irishtaitai (yes, you should follow her) has been telling me about Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice with White Sauce for over a decade. She's also the person who bought me my favorite cookbook of all time by @kenjilopezalt, The Food Lab, so now I'm a wannabe food scientist.

Nonetheless, this dish served. Everyone who ate it loved it. We used cilantro instead of parsley (the Indian in me had to, and we rarely have parsley for some reason) and cooked the chicken thighs in the air fryer. This will now be in my weekly rotation!

I don't love this photo. In fact, I rarely love any of the photos I take of the food I make, and it's what holds me back from posting. I'm posting anyway. Deal with it.

#HalalCartChicken #AirFryerRecipes #TheFoodLab #HomeCooking #OMShalomKitchen

Are you team white sauce or team hot sauce on your cart-style rice? by @omshalomkitchen

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19 days ago

I do not make this turkey chili often enough, but I make it so often that I no longer even need a recipe. I promise I will actually write down the official version in the next month, but for now, just know it is officially called my "Costco chili."

The funny part is that the only things not available in bulk at Costco are a few fresh and frozen finishing touches from Trader Joe's: their frozen tricolor pepper mix, fresh cilantro, and green onions. Most of us have to shop at more than one place anyway. Hopefully this will become a part of your rotation as well once I can get the recipe up. by @omshalomkitchen

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a month ago

The kitchen has been busy lately, even if my feed has been quiet.

Today’s after-school snack situation: a thick swipe of Greek yogurt loaded up with Trader Joe’s Greek Chickpeas with Parsley & Cumin (a needed pantry shortcut), leftover pickled red onions from chili night, sweet cherry tomatoes, sumac, and fresh parsley. Scooped up with warm tortillas, torn and folded just like roti.

It’s less of a strict recipe and more of a fridge blueprint:

The base: Greek yogurt, labneh, or sour cream all work beautifully.

The toppings: Swap the tomatoes or pickled onions for whatever crunchy veg, herbs, or odds and ends you have tucked in the fridge.

Bright, protein-packed, and gone in about five minutes. by @omshalomkitchen

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a month ago

So lucky to have spent an evening with the master of flavor himself, @ottolenghi, at @strathmorearts this week! 🥂 Huge thanks to my lovely friend for the best birthday gift.

This was my second time seeing him speak, and I’m always struck by his philosophy on layering flavors and finding true confidence in the kitchen. There is so much joy in mixing ethnic traditions to create something entirely new. Honestly? Working in his test kitchen is my absolute dream job. Sending that out into the universe! ✨

Here’s what’s been happening in my kitchen lately, inspired by the night:

The Ultimate Simple Roast Chicken: Yotam showed us his go-to method. Spatchcocked and dry-brined with a touch of baking soda (the secret to that crunch!) and good olive oil. I nestled it over salted and oiled onions and roasted it at 425°F for 45 minutes. The skin was incredibly crispy, and those onions soaking up the drippings? Pure gold. 🍗

Ottolenghi-Inspired Roast Cabbage: I took three bunches of cilantro and blended them with lemon zest and garlic that I gently warmed in a mini cast iron to mellow the bite. I brightened it with white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and some @williamssonoma blood orange infused olive oil. I poured this "gremolata-esque" chutney over quartered cabbage while it was still piping hot so every leaf could absorb the vibrance. 🥬

I’m still buzzing from all the inspiration. If you haven't tried spatchcocking your chicken yet, this is your sign!

#OmShalomKitchen #Ottolenghi #Strathmore #TestKitchen #FlavorLayering taken in Strathmore Hall Arts Center by @omshalomkitchen

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7 months ago

Feeding the whole crew for $16ish? That’s my kind of math (iykyk).

I grabbed 5.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks ($11) and 4 sweet potatoes ($5 for 5lbs) from @Costco and let the "measure with your heart" method take over. I haphazardly tossed in some @dvashorganics Silan (that velvety, ancient date syrup that is basically history in a bottle), soy sauce, a massive cube of garlic, olive oil, and a dash of Sriracha. I roasted it all at 375°F for about 45 to 60 minutes until it was perfectly glazed. It is sweet, sticky, and budget friendly. I didn't follow a recipe but maybe I'll have one in the future. It could be in two hours or two years. Who knows, really?

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating! 🌙✨

#SilanChicken #CostcoFinds #weeknightdinner #Ramadan2026 #BudgetMeals by @omshalomkitchen

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8 months ago

Just whipped up a delish Mexican-style whole chicken, fluffy rice in the @zojirushiusa, green goddess spiced potatoes, and some homemade salsa fresca! 🌮🍗🌿🍚 The caramelized onions cooked under the chicken turned into the perfect jam condiment! 😍✨ Big thanks to @nytcooking and @martharose.schulman for the inspo! 💯🔥 Some of us enjoyed it as tacos, while others paired the chicken with rice, making it more kid-friendly for picky eaters. Would you prefer chicken and rice over tacos? #Foodie #HomeCooking #MexicanFood #NYTRecipes #Yum #DinnerGoals #CookingWithLove #FoodInspo #Zojirushi #GreenGoddess #SalsaFresca #FoodieLife #Delicious #Eats #RecipeIdeas #CookWithMe #CaramelizedOnions #TacoNight #FamilyFriendly #KidApproved #FamilyMeals by @omshalomkitchen

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2 years ago

Summer is here, and we're diving into delicious adventures with my favorite travel buddies! 🍓🍇🥂 From vibrant, healthy meals to my signature charcuterie boards, every bite is a taste of sunshine. Lifelong friendships and core memories are being served hot this season! 🌞✨ #FoodieAdventures #HealthyEats #CharcuterieLovers #SummerVibes #TravelAndTaste #Summer2024 #Foodstagram #InstaFood #TravelFood #HealthyLifestyle #GourmetFood #FoodPhotography by @omshalomkitchen

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2 years ago

Beluga caviar ftw. Happy holidays! by @omshalomkitchen

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3 years ago

Stepped up my #charcuterieboard game at @sw7kensington's demo. Takeaways: add as much volume as you can and no crackers go on a board. Stop by this gem of a store for literally the cutest home decor, gifts, and jewels. by @omshalomkitchen

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3 years ago

🍉🍇 🏊‍♂️🌴 Here's how I create a fun and wholesome #charcuterie experience right at our neighborhood pool! 🧀🥖 Let's make their summer moments even more memorable with delicious, high-quality snacks that they'll love! 😋💦

#PoolsideSnacking #SummerTreats #FamilyFun #HealthyKids #QualityTime @ukonserve @amazonhome #kidfriendlyfood #poolparty #snacktime by @omshalomkitchen

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3 years ago

🌮📸 Taco Tuesday vibes extend to every day in our home! 😋 Indulging in some mouthwatering #flanksteak and a delightful #charcuterieboard this wonderful #Wednesday. Who said tacos are limited to Tuesdays? 🙌🌮

#TacoEveryday #FoodieLife #TacoLover #FoodPorn #DeliciousEats #FoodieGram #InstaFoodie #FoodieAdventures #FoodGasm #TacosOfInstagram #FoodPhotography #FoodInspo #FoodJunkie #FoodCravings #YummyInMyTummy #TacoTime #FoodLove #FoodIsLife #taylorswift
#NYTcooking by @omshalomkitchen

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3 years ago