White Rice

White Rice

White rice is a great base for just about every dish in the world. When making white rice, I usually flavor the rice with something….

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Shaljam Gosht

Shaljam Gosht

Shaljam gosht. It’s not glamorous, it’s not served on parties, but being a Pishori, I can only admit that it is one of my all…

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Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo

After having shrimp/seafood alfredo a few times at Italian restaurants, I was sure about one thing: I wanted CHICKEN ALFREDO!!! My husband offered to take…

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Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao

Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao

We are pulao eating folk. Hailing from Peshawar, pulao has always been a staple in our household. Unlike biryani eating folks in the south, our…

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Nargisi Koftay

Nargisi Koftay

It’s hard to have a social life when you’re moving around a lot. We’ve moved 10 times in the past 6 years. It takes time…

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Pumpkin Halwa or Kaddu Halwa

Pumpkin Halwa or Kaddu Halwa

Let me just start off by saying that I can make other desserts besides halwa! But since the fall season arrived, everyone in the blogging…

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Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb

For most people, especially kids, Eid ul Fitr is the fun Eid; lots of family, friends, sweet treats and Eidi. For us, growing up, it…

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Meethi Makai or Jowar Roti

Meethi Makai or Jowar Roti

Makai roti, or corn flatbread, is a well-loved snack in the sub-continent, and is also considered to go very well with some dishes like saag,…

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Chicken Karahi

Chicken Karahi

How can a dish, with such few ingredients, that is so easy to make, be so delicious?! Named after the wok shaped pot it is…

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