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Author: Maria Nasir

A former English language and literature teacher, Maria is a hands-on mom for whom cooking is an expression of love, generosity and warmth. She handles parties for over forty people at her home single-handedly with ease. Besides cooking, Maria enjoys reading books and painting.

Drinks / How to Make Nabeez Dates Infused Tonic

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 6

The Philosophy of Ramadan: If you’ve never fasted before, you might think of it as an extreme form of penance and something very hard to do. However, the goal of…

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Salads / Raw Mango Chutney Two Ways, Kairi ki Chutney

May 4, 2019May 7, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 2

For the millions of us who live glued to computer keyboards at work and TV at home, food may be more than entertainment. It’s maybe the only sensual experience left.”…

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Breakfast / Strawberry, Apple and Oats Crumble

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 7

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Sharon Salzberg We homemakers, mothers, wives, caregivers, usually forget that we need some me time…

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Desserts

Entrées and Sides / Grilled Prawns in Chermoula Sauce

February 8, 2019February 9, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 4

This simple and beautiful recipe for Grilled Prawns depends for its appetising flavour and herby freshness entirely on Chermoula sauce – a marinade originated in Morocco which I find pleasantly…

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Salads / Hearty Breakfast Pita Pizza

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 / Maria Nasir /

The month of pink and red decorations, hearts, chocolates and flowers is here. But if the clichéd Valentine’s day stuff is not your thing, no worries. Why not celebrate YOU,…

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Breakfast / Anday ka Halwa, Sweet Scrambled Eggs

January 24, 2019January 25, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 8

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. January is my father’s birthday month and the time of year I miss him most. Food is a…

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Desserts

Maincourse / Machli ka Salan, Fish Curry Recipe

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 / Maria Nasir / 5

“My first sensation of life was the smell of machli ka salan, a spicy fish curry, rising through the floorboards,” recalls Hassan Haji in Richard C. Morais’ The Hundred Foot…

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Breakfast / Roasted Grapes, Oats & Almonds Breakfast Parfait

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 / Maria Nasir / 1

The juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams. Thomas Love Peacock Could it be described more beautifully? Can’t you almost taste the sun as the sweet…

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Maincourse / Aloo Matar, Potatoes & Peas Curry

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 / Maria Nasir / 1

Nothing fancy today – just some simple, homely but utterly comforting Aloo Matar or Potatoes & Peas Curry with steamed rice. You know I’m not a huge fan of fancy…

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Salads / One-Pan Teriyaki Chicken & Vegetables

September 29, 2018September 30, 2018 / Maria Nasir /

Teriyaki is a Japanese style of cooking in which food is broiled or grilled in a glaze like sauce. Teriyaki chicken and beef became popular in Pakistan a long time…

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Maincourse / Koftay Ka Salan, Simple Meatball Curry

September 15, 2018September 15, 2018 / Maria Nasir / 5

“Meatballs are the ultimate cure-all for anything that ails you.” The New Meatball Shop Cookbook Meatballs are universal! Yes, think of any cuisine and you will find some version of…

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Maincourse / Chinioti Kunna Gosht, Braised Lamb Curry

August 21, 2018August 7, 2020 / Maria Nasir /

Chiniot is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, on the bank of the river Chenab. It’s famous for intricate wooden furniture, ornate architecture, mosques, and an early 20th century mansion –…

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Desserts / Easy Rocky Road Brownies

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018 / Maria Nasir /

“Childhood smells of perfume and brownies.” — David Leavitt When I started my blog, nearly six years back, my daughters were 8 and 12. I started cooking kids’ recipes with…

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Entrées and Sides / Shrimp & Mango Stirfry with Apple Cider Reduction

July 23, 2018July 24, 2018 / Maria Nasir / 2

I created this recipe in answer to a 5 ingredients food challenge on a Google Plus food community . . The ingredients list was really short and simple. 1. One…

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Maincourse / Dum kay Kebab, easy recipe

July 18, 2018July 19, 2018 / Maria Nasir /

Lakhnawi cuisine has a staggering variety of mouth watering non veg recipes, especially scintillating kebabs. It is believed that the royal chefs of Nawab Asa-ud-Daula included one special ingredient or…

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