Summer Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I never really enjoyed salads at home but I’m starting to realize it was probably because I was making them wrong. Unfortunately, shredded iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes wasn’t really cutting it in encouraging me to eat more vegetables. But then I was introduced to this summer salad with a medley of leafy…
Matar Paneer
You can’t go wrong with a paneer dish in the house. Kids love it, parents love it, your cat will probably like it (please don’t feed this to any animal), and, of course, you’ll love it! What’s paneer, you ask? Well, I am here to tell you! Paneer is a soft, savory cheese…
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…
Pakistani Masoor Daal Tadka (Spiced Red Lentils)
Daal (Pakistani Lentil) is an absolute staple in every Pakistani household. It’s simple, hearty, delicious, and so versatile! You can pair it with rice or roti and eat it for any meal. There is a huge variety of daals but today I’m going to be focusing on Masoor Daal (Red Lentils). These soft,…
Try With Me: Rabokki (Ramen + Tteokbokki)
I honestly love Tteokboki so much! With soft, springy rice cakes cooked down in a spicy Korean chili sauce with fish cakes and vegetables I can never have enough when it’s placed in front of me. So, naturally, I wanted to make it at home. And then when I found out you can…
Gajar Muttar Sabzi (Carrot and Pea Side Dish)
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious way to add some veggies to your next meal than look no further than this Gajar Muttar Subzi (Carrot and Pea Curry). This quick, spiced Carrot and Pea side dish is warm, aromatic, and delicious. It goes great on rice or as a side dish with…
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…
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…
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…
Try With Me: Shrimp and Sausage Paella
Paella is another one of those dishes that I’ve always wanted to try but it’s difficult to find a Halal version. But, never fear, Try With Me is here! You all get to come along with me as I try making Paella for the first time…and spoiler alert: it tastes so good! With…