If you are not familiar with Thanksgiving, its an American holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November. It celebrates the story of the Pilgrim’s meal with the Native Americans and is reserved as a day to spend with loved ones and for giving thanks. Most families observe with a […]
Egg Salad sandwich is ultimate comfort food, easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of time. It makes for a perfect finger food appetizer at parties, ideal for school or office lunches and a quick fix dinner option. I love the textures in this recipe, the creamy yolks mixed […]
A simple long grain basmati rice pilaf cooked with chick peas and minimal spices. It is perfect for vegetarians but if you wanna kick it up a notch, use chicken stock to add a depth of flavor. This rice pilaf is ideal to serve at get togethers, it goes with […]
Punjabi Kadhi pakora originated in the Indian subcontinent, it is a thick yogurt and gram flour based sauce which is then tempered with hot oil and aromatics. Later when it got popular many regions started making adjustments to it according to their preferences and Kadhi with pakora remains to be […]
Karachi style deighi biryani is spicy, tangy and made without tomatoes and onions. This is a super easy and straightforward recipe and doesn’t take too long to cook. You may use any brand sindhi and bombay biryani spice blend. I use Shan spice blend. A few tips and tricks will […]
In the Chinese culture dumplings are meant to bring good fortune and since the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. Dumplings are a part of daily diet in China and made in several different ways. Traditionally filled with a blend of pork and shrimp, […]
Falooda is a delicious dessert drink from the Indian subcontinent. It is typically served at happy occasions, festivals and religious holidays. Rooh Afza is a rose flavored syrup base, which is diluted with water and considered a popular refreshing drink served in summer to cool down. This base is also […]
These delicious gluten free millet flour (bajra) kebabs are a part of my family for 3 generations. A unique batter made with millet flour and white vinegar gives these delicious kebabs a distinct flavor unlike any other kebabs you have ever tried. I learnt to make these from my mother […]
This delicious better then take out egg roll recipe is a keeper. Simple multi purpose boiled, shredded chicken is tossed with stir fried with egg noodles, cabbage, bell pepper and carrots then wrapped in egg roll wrapper and deep fried until golden and crispy. Once you try this recipe you […]
A combination of jalapeño popper filling stuffed inside a flaky pastry once deep fried a creamy, cheesy and spicy chicken filling oozes out when you break into it. This Ramadan try my ultimate jalapeño popper samosas. These are going to be the next family favorite iftar snacks. The use of […]
Frontier chicken is a spicy, tangy tomato based gravy with peppers and onions. It gets its name from the area of Pakistan its popular in, which is the northwest or the frontier of Pakistan. It’s especially popular at the highway dhabas (truck stops). Frontier chicken is more popular in the United […]
This is my go to ultimate tomato base gravy, I make a big batch of this gravy and freeze it, especially during Ramadan. All you have to do is add boneless chicken and you’ll have chicken masala ready in under 30 mins. Same goes for raw shrimp, ground beef, lamb or […]
Keema Aloo is one of the most staple dishes in any south Asian home, its ground meat of choice beef/chicken/lamb and potatoes cooked in a tomato based gravy with minimal spices easily available at home. It is very versatile and can be enjoyed with naan/roti or rice. In my family […]
The literal meaning on Shrimp Scampi is ‘Shrimp Lobster’ which doesn’t make sense in theory but this term became popular because Italian chefs in the United States substituted Shrimp in a recipe that used Lobster also known as Scampi. So basically Shrimp Scampi is Shrimp prepared scampi-style. I hope that […]
Tea is most loved drink in the Indian subcontinent. With variations from all cultures and regions you will find that it boils down to literally 4 main ingredients, tea, milk, water and sugar. Some people liked like their tea spiced and others sweet but the purpose of tea is to […]
Do you have a favorite dessert? Or a go to Dessert? Or something your family members and friends ask you to make everytime for a potluck? Well, this #chocolatepuddingtrifle checks all the boxes above. It’s my favorite because i can whip it up in minutes, it looks pretty, it tastes […]
I am the kind of host who spends more time on the appetizers and main course that I am always hustling to make dessert at the end. The dilemma is that when you serve a grand meal, you can’t disappoint with the dessert which is why I am always experimenting […]
The famous zinger burger is a crispy fried chicken sandwich from the well known fast food chain Kfc. It’s really popular in Pakistan and has been recreated by many! I take inspiration from the popular American southern fried chicken with buttermilk to create this beautiful, succulent, tender chicken sandwich. I […]
Chicken Cheese balls are a childhood Ramadan favorite, Ramadan is just not complete until I don’t make these at least 3 to 4 times and now it’s also my kids favorite. Potato, chicken and cheese balls are deep fried golden and crispy, once you break them open delicious gooey cheese […]
Flavored By Fatima With love from Kolachi, experience world cuisine from my kitchen. It wasn’t after winning the title of America’s #1 Food Family on ABC network’s Family Food Fight i truly embraced my blog a...
