During the summertime, I enjoy making my shrimps with homemade spicy relish dish as it is a simple recipe, plus it’s a great use for leftover rice. My kids enjoy the recipe, so please do give it a try. Ingredients: 8-10 jumbo size shrimps, peeled and deveined 1...

My Thai green chicken curry with vegetable recipe reminds me of the time I used to live in Hong Kong and enjoyed this dish while visiting Thailand quite regularly. I hope you enjoy this authentic recipe as well that I prepared using coconut milk, basil, and kaffir...

What really brings this Mediterranean couscous salad together is the dressing made from pomegranate molasses, fresh lime juice, honey, and roasted spices. I simply toss it and serve at mealtime. I enjoy having it as a super healthy refreshing summer salad....

Peaches are abundantly available during the summer. I love them both on their own and as an ingredient in my cooking. I have created a peach bread recipe. To enhance flavor, I have added pine nuts and thyme. I bake it and the result is amazing. Ingredients: 2 cups...

Today I’m sharing my recipe for the famous South Asian ‘dosa’. The uniqueness of the ‘dosa’ is that it can be savored with many different types of fillings. I like making it with ‘aloo bhaji’, which was my mom’s favorite while I was growing up in Pakistan....

This weekend I’m offering a super easy dinner option that you can serve to your family. With that in mind, I simply pan-fried salmon fillets coated with garlic, zest, olive oil, thyme, pepper, and salt. I served it with chimichurri sauce. This recipe is simple and...

During the hot summer season, I prefer light and healthy food rather than something heavy, filling, and oily. With this in mind, I prepared a simple dip with labneh, basil, and cherry tomatoes. When my kids are hungry, they simply savor it with a baguette and enjoy....

On the 4th of July holiday weekend, I am creating a fun experience for family by preparing an original recipe of rosemary fried lamb chops with chimichurri sauce. I’m sharing the recipe so that you can enjoy as well. Ingredients: 8-10 lamb chops 2 teaspoons garlic...

While growing in Pakistan, my mother used to prepare the popular vegetarian dish, spiced potato rice (‘aloo ki tehri’). Now living abroad, I still enjoy making it as it is a great vegetarian option. In my adaptation to the recipe, I like to add anchovies, chives,...

Cooking is for me both a hobby and a curiosity – particularly when it comes to experimenting with and experiencing different ingredients. In my latest recipe, I have use quinoa and black beans as the main ingredients. I made this healthy, tasteful, and refreshing...

Kids always want to be treated special, particularly during summer break. It’s time for them to be relaxed and enjoy a break from routine. For my kids, I prepared a pancake with a simple batter of eggs, flour, milk, and baking powder. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose...

Preparing delectable cutlets is a fun experience. We can serve it as a tea-time snack, at dinner, or as hors d’oeuvres at a reception. My recipe uses salmon fillet. For flavor, I have added aromatic spices and herbs. It is easy to prepare and tastes awesome....

Eating veggies is the best way to stay healthy and energetic during the day. With that frame of mind, I prepared my zucchini pancake recipe using a variety of herbs and aromatic spices. This dish can be an appetizer or a snack or side dish. It can be served with your...

Having gougeres at any time during the day is addictive. This savory snack – a small cheese puff – is rooted in French cuisine. In my recipe, I use roasted spices (chili flakes, cumin seeds, and raw coriander). I would strongly recommend giving it a try. Ingredients:...

Father’s Day is a unique day to recognize the contribution, engagement, and time commitment of fathers in building a strong family unit. With this frame of mind, I have prepared the fruit punch for all the fathers out there – including my amazing father. Ingredients:...

During the summer I make salads regularly, as they are simple, healthy, and taste awesome. Today I prepared a salad with boiled potatoes, dill, and dijon mustard. It can be considered as a side dish or accompanied with a main dish. Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes 1...

I love roasting, particularly on the weekend, so that I can spend time with family rather than in the kitchen. With this frame of mind, this weekend I roasted the whole chicken with yogurt and a variety of spices. I served it with herbs and pine nuts. Ingredients: One...