Hot days are back, which means reverting to simple food. Food that is not only light on stomach but also quick to cook and fuss-free in the kitchen. Thank fully…
Continue ReadingNo formal dinner at our place is complete without a hummus and pita bread mezze platter. Hummus is always the star on the plate, surrounded by sliced fresh or grilled…
Continue ReadingGalette is a free form tart or pie from the French cuisine, made with a flaky pastry crust. You can also call it a lazy cook’s pie. Usually galettes are…
Continue ReadingI don’t know any other dish that pleases the crowd, wins over hearts and fits every occasion, from birthdays to festive celebrations, as perfectly as a roasted chicken does. Every…
Continue ReadingWho doesn’t love French toast, right! Well, I know my whole family does…soooo much that all four of us can make perfect French toast and actually compete on weekends with…
Continue ReadingKababs are an essential part of Pakistani street food culture as well as the star of all festive occasions. But as much as we love kababs, we can’t live without…
Continue ReadingI think when it comes to okra, there are only two kinds of people – those who love it and those who don’t! There is usually no midway. Since okra…
Continue ReadingSiron ka Shorba was a frequently cooked dish at my parents’ place and I loved eating it with plain rice, though back then I never knew what it really was…
Continue ReadingImagine all the healthy things that you can eat for breakfast – milk, eggs, bananas, nuts and oatmeal. Healthy alright but not very exciting. Now close your eyes and wish…
Continue ReadingFrom the ancient Ottoman and Persian courts to common man’s backyard BBQ, kebabs/kababs or kebobs have won hearts universally! Be it a formal gathering or simply a family picnic, kababs…
Continue ReadingThere Is Nothing Like Yogurt Based Summer Coolants! Yogurt drink variations are popular in many cultures for their health benefits, cooling effect on body and of course deliciousness. Yogurt is…
Continue ReadingThough Cake Yazdi look like western style muffins and cup cakes but in texture and taste they are more like mini tea cakes. The quality that gives them their unique…
Continue ReadingWe South Asians love our curries so much that we happily eat them for breakfast too. Guess what I had for breakfast today! Yes, Anda Palak Curry. It won’t sound…
Continue Reading“It’ll be Spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the…
Continue ReadingIf asked to define simple, sweet and comforting, my answer would be a bowl of Seviyan Kheer. May be its the nostalgia or the convenience of making it or the…
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