Clik here to view.
Fish Tacos
When you have the owner of the Best Fish Taco in Ensenada personally show you the secret to the best fish tacos, you know your taco-loving palate is taken care of. Being a regular customer of the taco...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Channa Chaat -Pakistani Chickpeas Salad
Channa Chaat is nothing short of super food! Chickpea is Channa in the Urdu language and chaat is any snack that’s spicy and has the wonderful tang from tamarind. You’ll find Channa Chaat in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Guava and Cheese Pastry
Right when I discovered my love for coffee, I discovered Tierra Mia. It’s my second home. You’ll usually find me there in the evenings either typing at my laptop to edit these videos, or sitting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Namkeen Lassi Recipe
Can we agree that lassi is the ultimate cooling drink this summer? It’s refreshing and at the same time has tons of benefits for your digestive tract which, if you’ve been traveling and eating like me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thai Beef Chilli Recipe
Remember that Pad Thai recipe I shared a few weeks ago that had me squealing with delight? This one is another favorite I stole from the chef. It is beyond delicious. Usually I taste my food and toot...
View ArticleShrimp Fried Rice
Have you ever made fried rice at home and felt that it somehow lacked that flavor you get from take-out? I have many times. Somehow the fried rice tasted like simple vegetable rice. It just didn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Homemade Kulfi with Khoya
Living in the states, I have yet to find a place that makes authentic kulfi–a creamy, grainy textured icecream with just a hint of cardamom. I picked one from a grocery store I get my meat from AFTER...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spanish Flan
Flan is essentially a Spanish pudding that is baked.. or a custard that is baked in a water bath. It’s that one dessert that looks so fancy glazed in golden delicious caramel but requires literally...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flatbread pizza with caramelized onion!
This flatbread pizza came about one fine evening when I had no meat in the fridge and just tons of pita bread in my freezer. You can probably guess that I’m Pakistani by taking a quick peek into my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Loaf Bread
Starbucks has a few things on display that I absolutely love, the number 1 being their pumpkin bread. It has the right amount of pumpkin in it to make you reminisce about fall. But nothing beats...
View ArticleFrench Onion Soup
There aren’t too many things that speak of winter, rain, overcast and gloom quite like a steaming bowl of French onion soup. This soup that often intimidates newbies requires only caramelization and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chicken Karahi Recipe
Chicken Karahi is arguably the most popular dish in both Pakistan and India and one that is my absolute favorite. But somehow, I could never achieve that flavor and rich brown color the number of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ground Beef Chilli
Ok, I have something to admit. As much as I steer clear of fast food joints, I absolutely love the chilli bowl at Wendy’s. In fact, the first time I tried chilli (I used to call it chilli beans), was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Honey Roast Chicken With Sriracha Dip
I remember making this a long time ago for a potluck during summer. My friends raved about this chicken as they bit the juicy, tender meat off the bones. That chicken roast was a result of digging in...
View ArticleSheer Khurma Recipe
Sheer Khurma is a popular Pakistani dessert prepared around religious holidays to add just the right amount of sweetness to the Eid table. Similar to desserts like Kheer and Kulfi, Sheer Khurma is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crispy Chicken Keema Burger
One of the reasons I seldom make crispy chicken burgers is that it demands time and extensive cleaning as you set up your coating station which includes eggs and flour. I wanted to create a recipe...
View ArticlePakistani Chicken Corn Soup
Pakistani Chicken Corn Soup Save Print Cook time 45 mins Total time 45 mins I grew up eating this Chicken Corn Soup. This is how we make it in Pakistan. Author: Rookie With A Cookie Recipe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chicken Pulao
Every visit to Pakistan begins this way. Chicken Pulao. It’s the only dish I request my mom to make every time I board an Emirates flight back home. I seldom give mom due credit for her cooking, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pound Cake with a fine crumb
Ever wondered why your Pound Cake always came out so crumby? The secret to making a Pound Cake that is fluffy and has a very fine crumb is to get all the ingredients at room temperature. This is truly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fudgiest Brownies You Will Ever Make!
Welcome old and new friends! These gorgeous fudgy brownies have been alive on my channel for a few years. This is one of the first few recipes that I shot for my YouTube channel. Having created this...
View Article