Ayesha Nurdjaja’s Spicy and Tart Chicken Wings with Pomegranate Molasses

We were doubly spoiled yesterday with cookbook releases, and I love Ayesha Nurdjaja so much that I needed to dedicate a day to celebrating her debut cookbook, Mediterranean All the Way! If you’ve ever had the privilege of eating at Shukette or Shuka in NYC (two of my favorite spots!), you know we’re in for a treat! And if you’re not already following Ayesha, what are you doing?! She’s one of my absolute favorites on here. She shared her Spicy and Tart Chicken Wings earlier this year, and OMG, are they a dream! The wings are dry-brined with brown sugar, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, sumac, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Ayesha grills hers, but for those of us living the grill-less life, I baked mine at 425°F for about 45 minutes, flipping occasionally, before giving them a quick char under the broiler. The hot wings get tossed in a sticky glaze of garlic, honey, hot sauce, and pomegranate molasses, then finished with sesame seeds and scallions. They’re packed with flavor and have a nice…