As a Pakistani living in the US, I always enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving with an authentic Pakistani theme. This year I have decided to prepare the popular Pakistani ‘chana chaat’ with roasted sweet potatoes. It is a delicious tangy side dish that will pair well with...

I love preparing garlicky brussels sprouts as it goes very well with the Thanksgiving theme. I’m planning to prepare it so why don’t you do it too. Ingredients: 8-10 brussels sprouts 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1...

Romano beans are the “queen of beans.” Their sweet and juicy flavor is refreshingly inspiring that provides solace to the soul. I prepare the aromatic spice relish with fresh tomatoes. This dish takes a few minutes to prepare and tastes irresistible. Ingredients:...

My kids never refuse to eat meatballs with spaghetti as this dish comforts them during any season. I prepare the dish with tomato gravy and add garlic, basil leaves, and fennel seeds. The resulting flavor provides a new dimension to my spaghetti meatballs recipe. Hope...

This pound cake recipe is incredibly appetizing. Why I’m saying this? Whenever I’m super-busy, I can simply grab a slice on the go. The best part is that it can be paired with whipped cream, tea, coffee and/or fresh berries. This recipe is nutritious due to the added...

The best thing about rice vermicelli is that it doesn’t need to be warmed up before eating as it maintains consistency – it’s taste, texture, and color. This is why I always prepare it for school lunches and picnics. In my fusion version, I simply stir-fry rice...

It is a fabulous experience to prepare my eggs with butternut squash breakfast recipe when my family is around on a weekend. Butternut squash is abundantly available during the fall. So therefore, the theme of this recipe fits well with the upcoming Halloween...

The best way to course correct when we stray from a heathy routine is to eat nutritious meals. Today in my meal menu, I’m offering a delicious salad that I created with roasted carrots, zaatar and herbs. This is incredibly simple to prepare. Ingredients: 1 pound...

With school reopening for in-person learning, my kids look forward to a nice lunch-time packed meal. With this in mind, today I prepared a smoked salmon dip with cream cheese and zaatar as a sandwich filling. However you can replace cream cheese with mayonnaise, crème...

The great thing about quinoa is that it can be enjoyed with a variety of meal menus. It is nutritious while also being low in carbs. We can enjoy it with porridge, sandwiches, or stews. Today in my innovative salad recipe, I have used quinoa with golden berries and...

The kids are continually annoying me but cooking provides me therapy, solace and joy. With this in mind, today I planned my summertime meal menu by using chicken thighs with fresh peaches and aromatic spices. What I like about this dish is that it uses fresh peaches...

‘Paneer’ is a popular cheese in the South Asian region. With ‘paneer’, a variety of dishes can be prepared as it maintains shape without melting while cooking. I normally enjoy making ‘paneer’ with ‘saag’ during the summer season when I crave light, simple food which...

Whenever I barbecue, I am always partial to ribeye steak as it is juicy and incredibly tender. My recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients. It is ideal for serving on festive occasions like Eid. Ingredients: 3 ribeye steaks, boneless or with bone 2...

During hot summer days, my mother used to prepare spicy red beans, which we called ‘lobia’ in Urdu. This dish was mouthwatering, specially when served with freshly cooked cumin rice. It was a simple and elegant dish that I enjoyed in the afternoon after returning from...

Today when I woke up I opened my kitchen’s window to feel the fresh breeze, as the weather is very pleasant in the Washington DC suburbs. I felt like savoring the old fashioned peach & strawberry cobbler. My family enjoyed the breakfast experience as it was...

Banana bread is a simple and delicious recipe that my kids find delicious. Today I baked it and the result was amazing. Ingredients: 3 bananas, medium size 2 cups all-purpose flour 8 tablespoons melted butter 1/3 sour cream 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla...

Cooking every day can be quite taxing. I am glad that I created this recipe that requires a relatively short amount of time to prepare and is so delectable. Here is the recipe for everyone to enjoy. Ingredients: 8-10 jumbo size shrimps, peeled and deveined 2...

Aromatic spices and herbs are integral ingredients in Pakistani cooking. Food flavors are enhanced with a variety of spices and herbs. Growing up in Pakistan, I remember that my mother used spices and herbs in her recipes regularly. I loved those fiery flavors. Today...