Surayya's Fried Chicken

Surayya’s Fried Chicken

Did I ever tell you about Surayya? She’s our cook back in Pakistan. A very, very… an exceptionally talented lady, and her talent extends far…

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Fruit Chaat

Fruit Chaat

Sometimes, I feel a little hesitant about posting the simple stuff, afraid that everyone will think, “Oh, well, everyone knows how to make that!” But then…

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Kheer

Kheer

Benefits of parents-in-law visiting #108: I finally learned how to make kheer! Disclaimer: I’m not the biggest kheer fan out there. (More of a firni…

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Vegetarian Pakoras

Pakora Madness!

Ramadan is here, and everyone is in a pakora making frenzy! Long story short, I’ve put together my basic pakora recipe with a number (12)…

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Lassi

Lassi

Is lassi the best drink in the world or what?!!! So refreshing! And by lassi I mean sweet lassi. But people also love salty lassi…

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Chana Mewa Pulao

Chana Mewa Pulao

Chana mewa pulao- the absolute king of Peshawari Pulaos! A complete meal, much like biryani is in the south. And so grand! When I served…

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Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon Lemonade

Summer this year has been very forgiving. We get a few hot days here and there but spring is refusing to let go. I have…

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Fluffy Scones

Fluffy Scones

As a side note to my Plum Jam Post, and for everyone who wanted to know, I thought that I should add the recipe for…

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Plum Jam!

Plum Jam!

Afghanistan. What kinds of images come to our head when we think of this country? I think of a rugged and harsh terrain, war torn…

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