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: The five Mediterranean ingredients to stock your pantry with, so you can easily whip up delicious weeknight dinners Understand what makes a recipe go viral (including a must-try pasta) 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!