Cooking food requires effort, particularly when preparing it in fusion style. It requires imagination, hard work and sound judgment. Therefore, when I’m involved in this process, I make sure that my recipe comes out perfect before I presenting it. This aspect is...

Today I’m presenting a creamy pasta recipe with artichokes and wild mushrooms. These ingredients have quite a distinctive flavor that greatly enhances my pasta recipe. Before baking the pasta, I roast the wild mushrooms until they are slightly brown. Roasted mushrooms...

Growing up in Pakistan, I savored a wide variety of homemade curries. They were prepared in the traditional manner, spicy and rich, using layers of aromatic spices, herbs, sautéed vegetables, and meat, and served with boiled rice or roti. Living in America, I still...

One of the fun things about living in America is that I have been exposed to a lot of unique ingredients for my everyday cooking – specially when grocery shopping. This exposure to a wide variety of ingredients has expanded the repertoire of my original innovative...

Evidence suggests that eating healthy at breakfast helps enhance our morning routine. A meaningful morning routine helps us function better – motivated for the tasks of the day ahead – as well as influencing how the rest of the day turns out. With this in mind I...

Today I created a garlicky white pizza with ricotta cheese which is delectable and unique. The popular Pizza Bianca is rooted in Italian cuisine, which is a white pizza made by pancetta, mozzarella, parmesan flakes, and arugula. I enjoy making it as this pizza is...

Living in America, I enjoy visiting Asian grocery stores as they allow me to choose an interesting variety of vegetables. I can stir fry, stew, steam or simply savor them with soups or salads. Recently I discovered the Chinese leafy vegetable Gai Lan, which is similar...

Pomelo is associated with the citrus family. This popular fruit is rooted in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the larger grapefruit, available during winter, and incredibly nutritious. I enjoy the sweet refreshing taste specially when tossed with pearl couscous,...

Today I came up with the idea to cook chicken thighs marinated with homemade basil sauce. Basil is an herb in the mint family which provides fragrance and flavor. What I like about this popular herb is that it is easy to grow in the home garden as well as being easily...

It is an artistic endeavor to create my citrus cake recipe over the winter when we all crave comfort snacks. While having this delicious cake with hot tea, I got a blast of citrus in every bite. The best thing about the cake is that it is incredibly flavorful and...

Making the right eating choices is naturally good for our health. Our positive eating choices become strongly ingrained habits if we take ownership and are mindful of them. Likewise, we need to closely monitor the ingredients we use and their nutritional impact. With...

It is normal to crave comfort food during the winter as we tend to be less active due to reduced sunlight and the cold weather. We feel hungrier as our body demands rich and hearty foods. With that in mind, I enjoy preparing a crispy stir-fried chicken chili. The...

During the cold weather, I find amazing solace when I curl up with my favorite book and a cup of hot chocolate. I love hot chocolate because it energizes and rejuvenates me, provides focus and clarity to my thought process, and allows me to disconnect from the buzz of...

During the busy holiday season, I like to baking my special cookies that only take a short amount of time to prepare. These cookies are best to serve as a snack – with tea or a hot soup. They are super crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. I love the cheesy flavor...

During any season savoring this popular South Asian ‘dosa’ is incredibly satisfying. This dish is famous because of its crispiness as well as providing a healthy vegetarian option. Today in my innovation recipe, I like to serve my ‘dosa’ with a spicy stir-fried potato...

Cooking and enjoying food with family is fun and comforting, particularly during a leisurely holiday. However, sometimes cooking requires lots of effort and thought which can get overwhelming, specially if we cook meals every day. To avoid this situation, I have...

Edamame is typically associated with immature soybeans in the pod. The beans are rich in protein and have many health benefits. I enjoy using the beans in my chicken thigh with rice recipe. The secret of my recipe is that I use the hot chili ‘sriracha’ sauce to...

My pumpkin pudding dessert recipe, prepared with dates, pumpkin purée, and almond flour, is delectable. It is the rich and soft texture pudding that brings to life and warms up the entire Thanksgiving dining experience with family. While savoring it, don’t forget to...