Category: Appetizers

Chocolate Covered Cookie Butter Stuffed Dates

Dates are an absolute staple in a Muslim household during Ramadan and when you have as many dates as you do it’s nice to find another way to eat them and I just happen to have a fun, simple way to up your Ramadan date game. Stuffed Dates can be found around the…

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Apple Turnovers

Apple Turnovers are one of my favorite apple treats and they’re so easy to make! Best part is, when you make them at home you get to decide how much filling you want and oh boy, you want to fill these up. These flaky, airy, warm turnovers are filled with a cinnamon, sugar…

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Chicken Manchurian

Today’s recipe is Chicken Manchurian!! This was actually one of the first recipes I learned to make as a kid, so in the name of nostalgia it’s very near and dear to my heart. I’ve tweaked it over the years and come up with something that I quite enjoy. You’re probably wondering what…

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Garden to Table: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

One of the most rewarding things for me is being able to make food using produce I grew in my own backyard! Something I always grow are tomatoes and this time I wanted to share a simple recipe that celebrates the sweetness and brightness of fresh garden tomatoes. This Tomato Basil Bruschetta has…

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Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry Chicken

I think some recipes just come out of nowhere when you’re trying to make something fast, easy, and delicious. That’s pretty much how my mom came up with this Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry Chicken in a pinch and here I am, bringing it to you today! This tender stir-fried chicken is seared…

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Chapli Kebab

Pakistan is definitely known for its variety of kebabs and I love cooking and eating each and every one of them. I also think all of you should be able to eat them so here I am with one of Pakistan’s many traditional kebabs, Chapli Kebab. This spicy, aromatic kebab is known for…

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Try With Me: Za’atar and Cheese Mana’eesh

Mana’eesh was something I always wanted to try and make on my own. After trying it in college thanks to my amazing friend I could not get enough! Unfortunately, it’s not something we normally make at home or even buy so I thought why not try making it? What could be better than…

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Simple Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll

I don’t have the chance to eat sushi a whole lot, but when I was in college we used to have sushi bars in all the dining halls and, oh boy, was it my favorite part of every meal. I definitely ate sushi every day, hahaha. Unfortunately, I no longer have that everyday…

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Chaat Papri

I think we all have those homemade snacks that we just crave and love that a bag of potato chips just won’t cover. For me, it’s definitely Chaat Papri (or Papri Chaat). Chaat Papri is a traditional street food found all over the Indian subcontinent, which includes Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh! There are…

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Pakistani Chicken Patties (Creamy Chicken Puff Pastry)

When you think of Chicken Patties I’m sure something very different comes to mind from a puff pastry with a chicken filling. I remember at a young age being disappointed at someone’s house when my mom pointed to the food table and said “Look, they have patties” only to find a puff pastry…

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