Make it Mediterranean! Everyday Cooking with Yumna Jawad of Feel Good Foodie

Do your weeknight meals ever start to feel a little flat — even when you’re cooking all the time? In this episode, we’re talking to Yumna Jawad of *Feel Good Foodie,* known for her viral, approachable dishes. She shares how she transforms familiar recipes like banana bread, pancakes, and sheet-pan dinners with Mediterranean ingredients in ways that feel accessible for home cooks. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: 1. The five Mediterranean ingredients to stock your pantry with, so you can easily whip up delicious weeknight dinners 2. Understand what makes a recipe go viral (including a must-try pasta) 3. New ways to use up oats – including a unique take on a savory breakfast Press play now for practical home cooking tips that will make your meals brighter, and weeknight dinners feel easier! \*\** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid! \*\** Links: Yumna’s website, Feel Good Foodie, her Instagram, and her TikTok Grab a bag of her Oath Oats! Recipes: Strawberry rose pancakes and tahini banana bread, full recipes can be found in her cookbook: The Feel Good Foodie Dry yogurt with strawberry and spirulina powder Stuffed onions with ground beef and rice Overnight oats recipe One-pot Arabic-style stew Viral recipes: Baked feta pasta, pasta chips, and cottage cheese ice cream Yumna’s top Mediterranean ingredients: feta cheese, dates, tahini, olives, oregano, lemon \*\*\** **Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here. Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers’ market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!