Here is my philosophy on cakes - they should be easy to make. Oh wait - that is my philosophy on just about everything. But here is the thing, a great chocolate cake is just a must know and it can seem intimidating, so intimidating that you just give in and reach for the boxed […]
White Chicken Curry or Salan - Simple, and Comforting
The kind of kid friendly, comforting, simple salan you want to make at the end of a long day. This easy White Chicken Curry is the perfect example of how humble ingredients can be transformed by how they are prepared. Do you know that feeling you get when you eat that first bite of the […]
Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies
Jump to the Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe These cookies were born from a craving - I really wanted something chewy and peanut buttery, but the more I thought about it there have been few stand out peanut butter cookies in my life. That got me thinking about cookies in general and the […]
Thai Chicken Sliders with a Coconut Peanut Sauce and a Coconut Lime Slaw
Summers are for sandwiches. When I say sandwiches I mean anything you can stick between two pieces of bread - burgers, sliders, regular sandwiches, paninis - whatever the mood calls for. Last summer it called for these delicious Thai Chicken sliders more than once. I enjoy them so much that I may have made them […]
Comforting Moong ki Daal
Moong ki Daal is lovely, light, bright and utterly comforting. Whether you mix it with masoor or make it with all moong follow the tips in this post for a perfectly balanced daal! This moong ki daal much like masoor ki daal is a family recipe and I wouldn't change a thing about it. If […]
No Churn Coffee Toffee Ice Cream - No Machine Needed!
Folks, I have a love/mistrust relationship with pinterest. I'd tell you why, but I'd like for you to continue to trust my ability to cook. When I saw no churn ice creams take over my pinterest feed I politely ignored them until one day I gave in to the 'what if'. My healthy skepticism prevailed […]
Mirch Pasanday (Pasanday with Stuffed Chilies)
These hyderabadi style mirch pasanday are quick cooking and full flavored thanks to a simple spice mix that flavours the meat and the chilies. I am often asked, based on recipes like these pasanday and khatti daal if my family is from Hyderabad. We are not. However, like many 'mohajir' families who emigrated from India […]
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
I am not a big tea drinker; I don't like admitting it, feeling that that sullies my South Asian-ness so to speak. But I love the idea of tea time. Not only is there a big culture of tea drinking there is also a big culture of 'tea visiting' so to speak. People will drop […]
A Sauteed Garlic Chutney Recipe - PERFECT with all pulaos!
I get really excited when I make new blogging buddies. Even more excited when they continuously come up with mouthwatering recipes like this sauteed garlic chutney recipe from Beenish at This Cake is Desi. This sauteed garlic chutney has almost more garlicky goodness than I can handle and I have Beenish to thank for it. […]
A Kid Friendly Chicken Pulao
An easy one pot pulao to satisfy your picky eaters Food speaks. It isn't always just about how it tastes, but also about the nostalgia it brings, and the memories it creates. A friend once spoke with great passion about how the food she cooks is the best way she knows how to communicate her […]
Sabzi Raita - Charred Veggies in Zingy Yoghurt
An elevated Raita with main character energy that stars charred onion, tomatoes and peppers. Wow friends, family (and yourself!) with this interesting addictive dish! Raitas around here have main character energy. Whether it's this green chutney style one or Palak Raita they are ALWAYS good enough to eat on their own. Never heard of Sabzi […]
Easier than Pie Puff Pastry Apple Tart (step by step too!)
You know what's wonderful? When you have friends over for brunch and by the time they show up you are too exhausted from slaving away to do anything, but mindlessly chug coffee. Yeah...not so wonderful. Having been there a time or two before I now try to keep things as simple and delicious as possible. […]
Aaloo Gajar - Spicy Potatoes & Carrots
Aaloo Gajar reminds me of my father because I associate it with the large events we had at my house when I was growing up. The 'niazes' where people would stream in and out of the house, sampling the spread my mother orchestrated. More often than not, about an hour before the event was supposed […]
Oven Roasted Tandoori Brussel Sprouts
Jump to the Spicy Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe You guys, I think I am doing that aging South Asian woman thing where I desi-fy everything. (desi-fy= put a desi/south asian spin on) The other day I pulled out brussel sprouts to do one of my usual oven favorites. but instead of the parmesan I reached […]
EASY Aloo Gosht - Instant Pot, Stove Top, Busy Day Version
A simple but delicious version of the Pakistani classic dish Aalu Gosht ka Salan
5-Ingredient Nutella Brownies - Calling ALL Nutella Lovers!
Hey hey fellow Nutella fan and welcome! Ok so I feel like the answer to this may be obvious but here is... Why you NEED 5-Ingredient Nutella Brownies in Your Life Have you ever wished you could just hold a piece of Nutella in your hands and bite it instead of that awkward licking it […]
Easy Cheese Samosas
Crispy on the outside, with a melty cheesy centre with a little spice, these easy cheese samosas are a quick to make fun way to mix up your snack time! How to Make Cheese Samosas There are two tricks to getting these samosas right. Actually let's be honest there are no tricks. Just simple instructions. […]
Aloo Chana Masala or Aloo Chole
A simple potato and chickpea curry that is moreish and satisfying! Delicious the day of, but even better after, great for weeknights or meal prep! There are days when I crave something simple yet utterly satisfying-a dish that doesn't require much fuss but delivers on flavor and warmth. Enter Aloo Chana or Aloo Chole. This […]
Sweet and Salty Butterscotch Chip Cookies - Step by Step Video!
Quite recently a fellow transplant from Pakistan reached out and commented on how "exhilliratingly high the aroma of vanilla and sugar emanating from my oven makes me (her)". The entire time these cookies were baking all I could think of was how perfect these would be for her, a fellow lover of butter and sugar. […]
Tamatar Gosht - Stovetop and Instant Pot Instructions
A tomato forward beef/mutton stew, this Tamatar Gosht delivers big rich flavours that are easy to achieve and irresistible! So for my meat loving tomato loving self Tamatar Gosht ranks pretty high in my list of favorite foods. It is not the same as my previously posted, but also delicious Bhunna Gosht - there is […]
My Favorite Sugar Cookie - Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies
Decorated sugar cookies are so pretty aren't they? I frequently see them in bakeries and cafes. The pretty colors and designs always make my older girl ooh and aah then beg and plead and most of the time she winds up not liking them. I can't blame her because neither do I. Then a few […]
Tehri - A Spicier (Yummier) Version
My name is Sarah and I am a carbaholic. There, I said it, it's done. Judge me all you skinny people with your zoodles and quinoa. By the way I like both things just fine, but put a steaming bowl of tehri in front of me and well.... I think you know how this plays […]
The Very BEST Cocoa Brownies and a Blogger Challenge!
Hello friends - how goes the long weekend? Good you say? Let's make it great by rustling up a pan of these brownies. All it takes is some undecidedly fancy ingredients to get some pretty darn delicious results. Now I have had a go-to brownie recipe for a long time now, it is quick and […]
Easy Delicious Orange Cake with Oil
A super tender, full flavored, easy to make cake that is surprisingly addictive! I am not sure whose recipe this is, but all of the women in my family have it in their go to recipe book, the one that is a 'best of' of sorts. Also there? My super easy Lemon Velvet. I know, […]
Aloo Keema - Tips for the BEST Keema (Pakistani)
Aloo Keema also called Qeema Aloo is the ultimate homey Pakistani dish - savory ground beef with tender potatoes, warm spices and the perfect fresh zing! In this post, I'll walk you through my fail‑proof technique and pro tips for keema perfection! 🔍 Quick Look: Aloo Keema "I simply love this recipe! I've tried a […]
Mini Oreo Truffle Cakes
Happy Valentines Day peeps! Or rather happy-another-excuse-to-indulge day! Despite initially thinking I would effectively sit this one out I have so far made two variations on Bubble valentines, made several batches of heart shaped cookies, and two desserts. Clearly, I am weak willed. I was in the car the other day (on my way to […]
Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
I love 5 ingredient dishes and this is one of them - add something on the side and you've got a main. Serve on it's own and you've got a delicious satisfying snack and all you need is lime, coconut, panko, egg, and shrimp. Shoot - and flour, but that's optional so let's call it […]
Taco Lasagna
I am not that good with crowd pleasing dishes - most things I make don't quadruple well and if you're Pakistani a small family dinner easily means 40 people and a whole bunch of quadrupling. Over time this cooking for a crowd has become a lot easier and I have fewer meltdowns (lol). However, that […]
Ferrero Rocher Brownies - Large enough for a crowd, but good enough to eat by yourself!
Jump to the Ferrero Rocher Brownies Printable Recipe It's almost that time. That time when the excess of the holidays and it's impact on our overall well-being (aka waistline) catches up with us and we swear to ourselves to eat better, live better, be better. Well before all that noble stuff kicks in let's go out and buy […]
EASY French Hearts
Bakeries give me joy. Just walking into a bakery and seeing those display cases full of pretty treats lined up so neatly feels simultaneously comforting and exciting. Know what I mean? French Hearts were always a bakery cookie for me. Growing up they would get packed in those brown paper bags and when we got […]
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios
Jump to the Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe I don't know about you all, but we have been having a moody few days in Toronto. Dark skies, snow storms, rain, and then the one sunny/warm day we had was accompanied by forceful winds. My body is already craving summer. Since there is little I can do […]
Prawn/Shrimp Masala - Shrimp in a Spicy Tomato Base
I've been told that my family's love for food is perhaps not entirely 'normal'. What do I know - it's normal for me 😉 I do know though that sometimes we can overdo it like the time my eldest brother and I decided to order food for sehri/suhoor from Barbq Tonite, a Karachi institution and […]
Apple Fritter Rings w Cinnamon Sugar & a Salted Caramel Sauce
Helloooooo apple season a.k.a Fall. I figured for my first Fall recipe nothing is more appropriate than these deliciously easy apple ring fritters sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with salted caramel for a little extra flair. You could skip the salted caramel entirely, but I think it is a Fact that salted caramel makes […]
Weeknight Easy Hara Masala Chicken Recipe
This Haray Masalay ki Murghi is a bold, flavorful green chicken curry made with cilantro, green chilies & spices - ready in under 45 minutes. Bonus: your blender does most of the work! We all love a good Karahi Chicken, but sometimes you want a change from the usual or maybe you are out of […]
Easy Lemon Mousse - A 4 Ingredient Wonder (eggless)
A deliciously easy, tangy refreshing lemon mousse that's a welcome addition to any dessert table! Every family has it's go to recipes, the ones with a totally retro vibe that make a steady appearance at dinner after dinner, but somehow never get boring. For some it is a classic cake or a kheer, but in […]
Crunchy Delicious Hazelnut Sticks
There are biscuits you make to impress people - the pretty kind, the indulgent kind, the kind that you look at and ooh and aah. These Crunchy Hazelnut Sticks are clearly not those biscuits, these are the biscuits that you put into the nearest jar and share with a good friend over coffee and really […]
Pakistani Chicken Ginger (Boneless)
This EASY four step Chicken Ginger that was my first recipe to go viral has two unusual ingredients that create the most irresistible masala! Try it for yourself and see why so many people are still making it all the time! I am not one to brag, but Pakistani Chicken Recipes are kinda my thing. […]
Thai Crunch Salad with an Absolutely AMAZING Peanut Dressing
Okay so here's the thing. I am originally from Pakistan and well... traditionally back in the motherland we aren't so big on raw food i.e. salad. The only 'traditional' salad is 'kachumbar', a desi spin on pico de gallo. It basically involves some chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green chilies with a hefty amount of […]
Just Like Mama's Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)
A classic vegetable taste where simple ingredients combine to create a finger licking Aaloo Gobi!
Nutella Swirl Banana Bread Muffins
These muffins are a bad influence on me. The other day I was at a friends house storing some homemade ice cream I had brought over and I saw about half a dozen bananas in the freezer. I wanted them. So bad. Just so I could come home and make these muffins. All I have […]
Double Chocolate Brownie Bark
Think chocolatey chewiness, like the very edge of a pan of brownies, but a whole sheets worth. That my friends is brownie bark and when I saw this recipe by the talented Becky (just look at those pictures!) over at A Bite of Becky I knew this had to happen asap. Also ice cream season […]
Bhindi ki Sabzi - Pakistani
A simple sauteed bhindi ki sabzi with cumin seeds, whole red chillies. Pairs beautifully with chapati and dahi or some daal chawal. Simple Sabzis Pakistani food tends to be dominated by carnivorous dishes. When we think of it we think of Biryani, Haleem, and Nihari. As a result our wide range of simple sabzis and […]
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