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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.

Entrées and Sides / Mac ‘n Cheese Lunch Muffins

January 23, 2016February 20, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 4

If you are one of those true believers who think cheese is the glue that’s holding our life together, then this one is for you! Good old Mac ‘n Cheese…

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Maincourse / Fish Pathia, Tomato Fish Curry

January 22, 2016July 25, 2017 / Maria Nasir / 6

“Fish is held out to be one of the greatest luxuries of the table and not only necessary, but even indispensable at all dinners where there is any pretence of…

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Maincourse / Keema Pulao, one pot meal

January 16, 2016January 22, 2025 / Maria Nasir / 2

Keema Pulao: This delicious Hyderabadi Keema Pulao makes a rich and flavorful family meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen or soiling too many pots and pans…

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Entrées and Sides / Thai Chicken Coconut Soup

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

As the weather finally gets super cold, the body and soul crave the comfort of a steaming bowl of soup. Nothing like it if the soup is a heartwarming blend…

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Maincourse / Lime and Thyme Chicken

January 13, 2016January 15, 2025 / Maria Nasir /

This Lime and Thyme Chicken recipe is an easy solution for a simple and delicious weekday meal. Limes/lemons, herbs and garlic make the best marination for white meat.   When…

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Maincourse / Badami Murgh, Mughlai Chicken Curry

January 10, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 4

No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most solitary, a cook in the kitchen is surrounded by generations of cooks past, the advice and menus of cooks present,…

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Desserts / Zarda Rice, Sweet Spiced Rice

January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 4

  ‘Zarda’ rice is a beautiful South Asian dessert that consists basically of sweetened, spiced rice and spells instant joy! Bright yellow rice ( hence the name Zarda from zard/yellow…

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Maincourse / Crispy Fish in Chilli Sauce

January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

Think of a comfort meal, cooked at home quicker than your closest home delivery and enjoyed with your feet up on the couch with your favourite soap. The first thing…

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Maincourse / Anglo Indian Shepherd’s Pie

December 30, 2015 / Maria Nasir /

Whenever I think of ideal comfort food for a family meal or big gathering, I know for sure that either lasagna or shepherd’s pie will be my choice because they…

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Cooking with kids / Gooey Red Velvet Cookie

December 21, 2015 / Maria Nasir /

Red Velvet is my entire family’s most favourite cake. Maybe it’s all that chocolate flavour with the luscious red colour that’s hard to resist. This holiday season my little chef,…

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Entrées and Sides / Chilli Orange Jam Recipe

December 19, 2015March 23, 2025 / Maria Nasir / 7

My love for hot and spicy food is no secret by now to my regular readers. What is life without spice anyways, right! Even when my main course is not…

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Salads / Warm Curried Potato Salad

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 / Maria Nasir / 4

Planning a delicious and healthy family meal every day, thrice a day is not an easy job even for the most imaginative and passionate of home makers at times. Usually…

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Maincourse / Nepalese Cardamom Chicken Curry

December 14, 2015February 9, 2026 / Maria Nasir /

Kukhura ko Masu is a Nepalese Cardamom Chicken Curry and my next culinary adventure in exploring the delicious Nepalese cuisine that tastes familiar on the palate and that’s why feels…

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Desserts / Ginger Cinnamon Brownies

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 / Maria Nasir / 8

Holiday season means baking, lots and lots of baking! Not only to load the table with yummy goodies and bake homemade gifts for friends and family but also this is…

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Maincourse / Chicken Bhutuwa, Nepalese Chicken Vegetable Curry

November 30, 2015February 16, 2025 / Maria Nasir / 2

These past few days I have been studying about Nepalese cuisine, another gem in the treasure trove of South Asia. I admit my complete ignorance of the cuisine so far…

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