People often ask why I started blogging and it always comes down to sharing and celebrating. I love to share with my friends here how to get that comforting tomato-y daal just right or bring a few simple ingredients together for a flavorful comforting pasta. I cherish the flavours I grew up with as well […]
Good for the Soul Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger + Coconut Milk
Fall in a bowl. That is always how I think of this soup. Actually it's more like a fall weekday in a bowl given how easy it is. A little saute action, pop in your remaining veg and stock and let the Instant Pot do it's thing. When it's done the heavy lifting, you puree […]
Nutella Blondies - Your EASY Sweet Tooth Fix!
Chewy blondies with rich swirls of Nutella baked right in and some extra crunch from hazelnuts! A MUST make for fans of Nutella! Hazelnuts are under rated. Nutella is appropriately appreciated. I can never understand the discord between those two things. Oh wait - I do - chocolate. Well whether you adore Hazelnuts like me […]
Pakistani Chicken Bhuna Masala – Fast, Homestyle, BIG Flavor
This Chicken Bhuna Masala is a flavor packed chicken curry ready in 45 minutes. Simple techniques give it it's rich bold flavour and a masala that is eminently scoopable with a hot piece of roti. 🔍 Quick Look: Pakistani Chicken Bhuna Masala "I made this today and I must say, it was an instant hit. […]
Weeknight Ready Sesame Ginger Chicken Skewers
Boring chicken? Never! This flavorful Sesame Ginger Chicken is healthy and delicious with it's ginger-soy marinade with a hit of chilies!
Sweet Fritters - Plain, Raspberry or Apple!
Earlier this year on a day that at the time seemed utterly normal, but now seems positively magical, friends came over for lunch. They were women I knew from school. The women I saw on the playground twice a day, warm and vivacious, forever welcoming. I wanted them to try Pakistani food, not the restaurant […]
Flavorful Achari Aloo
A flavor party in your mouth, this Achari Aloo, has all the flavors of your favorite pickles or achar. The simple spices combine to create a dish that is tangy, fulsome, and oh so satisfying. Food is tactile. That piece of roti wrapped around a warm piece of spiced potatoes, deftly popped in your mouth […]
Herbed Chicken Burgers with a DELISH sauce
A burger is a remarkable thing. One satisfying bite of that bun-meets-patty-meets-crunch-meets-sauce and you get that soul satisfying almost swoon. You know what I am talking about right? If not then I appreciate you humoring me and reading along. This Herbed Chicken Burger is hands down my favourite chicken burger recipe to date. To make […]
Round Tres Leches Cake with Step by Step Video
Cake meet Milk meet Cream meet Fruit. Could there be a more winning combination? A classic sponge drenched in milk and topped with fresh cream and fruit for a little extra freshness! Tres Leches Cake is a classic Mexican dessert that is different from anything else I have had. In it the cake itself literally […]
Kachay Qeemay Kay Kabab or Galawat Kay Kabab
A treasured family recipe for velvety kababs, stuffed with spices and chilies, these Kachay keemay ke or Galawat ke Kabab pack a flavor punch and are a welcome addition to any dinner table. If I close my eyes then I can smell these Kachay Qeemay Kay Kabab. Not the way they smell in my Toronto […]
Boneless Chicken Karahi
Succulent boneless chicken pieces in a tangy tomato-y sauce, a great weeknight meal and make ahead friendly, this Chicken Karahi of Karahi Chicken deserves a spot in your regular rotation! What is Chicken Karahi? A karahi chicken is a classic South Asian tomato forward dish that is made by cooking the meat in a wok […]
Hanifia Sauce and How to Make Sliders
Hanifia Hunter Beef Burgers. Four words that get me drooling. If you are from Karachi then you know the magic. The magic of their dry cured hunter beef, so good in the hunks that you buy. Even more special when they fry it up and pile on their special sauce. It's tangy, it's spicy, the […]
Small Batch Eid Cookies & Decorating Ideas for Kids
Got kids who want to get in on the cookie decorating fun? This is our favorite way to make it fun for kids and pain free for moms! Actually Having FUN Decorating Cookies with kids That is what inspired this cookie. I decided this year that I was not going to go down the path […]
Eclairs With Whipped Cream (Smaller Batch)
I see the fancy Eclairs and I love the fancy Eclairs. They have the fabulous glazes, flavored creme patisserie, decorations that are impossibly beautiful. Those are not the Eclairs I make. The Eclairs I make are those of my youth. They are the ones my mother made in our kitchen in Jeddah, messy imperfect looking […]
Mutton Handi Recipe
A Mutton handi with rich whole spices, a smooth masala paste, and a gravy enrichened with nuts.
The Perfect Vanilla Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting
I used to have a Vanilla Cake on the blog. It was a one bowl cake and as with many blog recipes I tested it twice before posting and loved it. Then something happened that made me take it down. I made it once and it was ok. A friend made it once and it […]
Turkey Sandwiches Three Tasty Ways & Eid Tea Party Menus!
I've cooked a lot recently. You too right? Yeah. I hear you. Sometimes it's exciting, sometimes it is exhausting. No matter which end of that spectrum I am on if you hand me some delicious smoked turkey and arm me with some bread I am a happy camper. We love smoked turkey and how versatile […]
The BEST Bread Kheer - Truly Special, Truly Delicious
A fun departure from the far more tedious rice kheer, this bread kheer is luxurious, addictive and SO easy to make! My Mothers Signature Kheer In most of my dinner party memories there is this one slightly intoxicating scent. I would smell the smell and shortly after my mother would be standing there blending away, […]
Vegetable Noodle Spring Rolls from Chili to Choc - Feasting with Friends
It is Day 12 of Ramadan and Day-Number-Who-Even-Knows of the quarantine. Time seems to be whizzing by at an unexpected rate. I take that as a good thing, knowing that even in this situation life has taken on a brisk rhythm. One of the reasons this particular period in our lives has passed by in […]
Pakistani-Style Beef Bhuna Gosht or Raisha Gosht (Shredded Meat)
So easy to make and it always receives rave reviews! Serve it as is, surrounded by crispy potatoes or make into paratha rolls. The possibilities are endlessly delicious! Stove top and Instant Pot instructions included! If you have ever been invited over for anything at my house you have had this Bhuna Gosht. That is […]
The BEST Cilantro Chutney for Pakoras
Secret Ingredient cilantro chutney which has a bright dose of fresh herby flavour and spice and is PERFECT for Pakoras Ramadan makes me nostalgic. My childhood Ramadan day had a lackadaisical pace, a frenetic burst of activity right before Iftar and then those wonderful bright nights. That's what Ramadan felt like, but what it always […]
Velvety Caramel Custard
Whether you call it Caramel Custard, Creme Caramel or Caramel Flan, this popular luxuriously velvety dessert will hit the spot! Easy to make recipe with video and step by step pictures below! When I think of Caramel Custard I think of those long buffet tables at restaurants in Pakistan. The white bowls with salads and […]
Pakistani Behari Chicken
There is more than one way to celebrate. More than one way to observe Ramadan. More than one way to share the love of food. This year will be a year without Iftar Parties, but that doesn't mean we still can't make the effort to enjoy some delicious dishes just because. Isn't that a lovely […]
Garlicky Potato & Spinach Croquettes with the BEST hack!
I don't enjoy making cutlets. Or croquettes. There I said it. Having a mother who is the undoubted queen of the deep freezer has made me quite good at them, but I just don't enjoy it. Until I discovered this super awesome hack for making them and now I find myself sitting here wondering what […]
Coconut Macaroons with Unsweetened Coconut
Google search optimization dictates that I use the phrase Coconut Macaroons with Unsweetened Coconut immediately to help my rankings. Boom - done. Now let's talk about what has been all of our minds recently: Covid. I have been avoiding discussing it here - head in the sand much? No. I avoided it because I had […]
3 Ramadan Prep Tips & 30+ Pakistani Ramadan Recipes
Work smarter, not harder. That's my mantra for the year and it applies most of all to what I do in the kitchen. If you, like me, are looking for ways to simplify cooking in Ramadan then this Ramadan Prep guide is for you. What is Ramadan? If you are not familiar with it then […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta We Can Eat Everyday
A zingy kid family friendly pasta dish that comes together in the time it takes to boil and cook the pasta, this deceptively simple full flavored recipe is a long time family favorite! This Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta has been a part of our regular rotation for a long time so it took me a […]
Green Beans Sabzi our FAVOURITE way!
A delicious green bean sabzi cooked a little differently with a flavour combo that will actually have you EXCITED about eating your veggies! Game changer that will convert anyone into a veggie lover! Green Beans were never my favourite, I would eat them, but not with any enthusiasm. Now, before you judge me for loving […]
The Apple Snack Cake of My Dreams
That sounds like a bit of a grandiose statement doesn't it? It's true though. I think about recipes before I sleep and sometimes in my dreams I can taste what it is that I am trying to make. An Apple Cake has always sounded so appealing to me, an unfussy one that you can bake […]
Chicken and Cheese Casserole
This Chicken and Cheese is a bechamel based casserole loaded with comfort favourites like corn, cheese, chicken and potatoes. An unusual dish that gets wiped out every time! Do you ever feel irrationally protective of a dish? Like you want to make it and you want to eat it, but you aren't sure if it's […]
The Pakistani Cooking Guide: Mastering the Basics
We have all been there, often when we didn't know better and even sometimes when we should have. They are the little mistakes, the innocuous kinds that don't seem like a big deal at the time, but when it is time to eat they make themselves felt. I still occasionally make them too and then […]
Stove Top Lemon Chicken Roast
This stovetop skinless lemon chicken roast has light, brothy, clean flavours that are loved by children and adults alike! I have wanted to write this recipe post for years, but felt so freaking self conscious that I never did it. Growing up I made this Stove Top Lemon Chicken Roast recipe on repeat. For the […]
Gobi Chicken - Pakistani
My mother has always said things like when you make a Chicken dish you lean towards the ginger and with red meat you are garlic forward. I don't always follow those particular rules, but what I do believe is that you have to cook chicken differently than beef. The two are not always interchangeable. Gobi […]
No Bake Cheesecake Jars
Cheesecake jars are here to say forever and for good reason - they're cute, customizable, party friendly and always so impressive. Imagine this: Spiced crunchy Lotus biscuits, a luscious rich cheesecake filling and the caramelly dream that is Dulce de Leche packed into one jar. You don't need to imagine all too much because at […]
Easy Pakistani Chicken Kababs with ground Chicken
A backpocket recipe that goes with everything, these Pakistani Chicken Kababs come together quick, freeze well, and are the perfect juicy accompaniment to your daal chawal. There are some basics that you kinda just need to know how to make. Daal, Aaloo Gosht, Aaloo Qeema, Murghi ka Salan , fantastic Chicken Pulao, and these easy […]
Tandoori Turkey Pizza + 6 Reasons to be Excited for Turkey Leftovers
People open their fridges, look at leftovers and get let out long sighs. Not me. I feel the way about leftovers that I do about online shopping. They are the gift I give myself. Have a lot of Turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? Add it in your Haleem. Have shredded chunks? What are paratha rolls for? […]
Mastering Back to School Groceries with a Loblaws In-Store Dietitian
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Loblaws and is part of the #FoodLoversUnite campaign. While I have received compensation for it, the opinions and satisfaction of seeing a great kid-packed Bento Box are my own. Do you know what the easiest way to get your kids to make better food choices and pack their lunches […]
Sun-dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta
My name is Sarah, I am Pakistani, and I love Pasta. Like many many Pakistanis out there. A friend of mine and I were chatting today about stereotypes - about how ethnic advertising usually features ethnic minorities being... ethnic. Eating biryani, drinking chai, wearing kurtas etc etc. But desi people chugging cappuccinos after having a […]
6 Things a Loblaws Dietitian Taught Me
Disclaimer: I have been compensated for this post by Loblaws as part of the Food Lovers Unite campaign. As always, the post may be sponsored, but the opinions expressed are my own. Hey friends, love to juggle? Did I confuse you a little? Ok, how about we switch the word juggle out for multitask - […]
Maple Pecan Cake
Canada Day weekend is upon us and it is my 11th. Over a decade has passed since I landed at Pearson airport to begin this chapter of my life. Toronto is where I have had both my girls and watched them enjoy freedoms and activities that my Saudi childhood did not allow me. It is […]
Khatti Dal - Lemony & Delicious!
An unusual take on khatti dal with bright zingy lemon and a unique approach to baghaar! This isn't a family recipe. It is a recipe my SIL got from a tiny hyderabadi cookbook from a hyderabadi aunty. The first time I had it I was blown away. There is something utterly genius about the simplicity […]
Cucumber Cream Cheese Rounds
It's almost here folks! Eid that is, crazy huh? I can't think of a time that I have slept less, worked harder or felt so energized by all the activity around me. With a LOT of Help from You! If I am entirely honest the main thing that has kept me motivated is the support […]
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