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ZINGER Burger KFC-Style
This is my KFC-inspired Zinger Burger that’s crispy, tender and so DELICIOUS! If you love KFC Zinger burger that’s uber popular in Pakistan, you will LOVE this recipe! Growing up, I remember devouring...
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Late Night Cheesy Enchilada Recipe
Enchiladas are one of my favorite foods to order when I go to a tex-mex restaurant. Here, I made a Salsa Verde Enchilada that’s loaded with cheese, is incredibly filling and so EASY to put together!...
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Dhaba-Style Suji Halwa (Semolina)
This Suji Halwa is the Queen of all Suji Halwas. You’ll find this kind of halwa at roadside dhabas all over Pakistan. It’s famously consumed during the weekends with fresh crispy fluffy puris and...
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Stuffed Braided Bread with Meat Filling
Fresh bread is great. Stuffed braided Sloppy Joe bread is even better! This bread is made with a rich yeast dough, stuffed with a flavorful meat filling and heaps of cheese and baked to perfection. I...
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Makhni Chicken -It’s NOT Butter Chicken
Well, you read the title. This Makhni Chicken is not the sweet Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala popular in most Indian restaurants in the West. “Makhni” in Pakistan literally means “buttery”...
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SHAHI Tukday- A Royal Classic Dessert
Shahi Tukday (Tukrey) literally translates to “Royal Bites” or “Royal Pieces.” It’s a rich dessert prepared by soaking fried bread slices in sugar syrup and thickened sweetened milk. My take on this...
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My Gramdma’s Suji Ki Tukdi
Suji ki Tukdi or Suji Katli is a candy made with semolina that is chewy with a light crunch to it. It’s prepared by combining sugar syrup with roasted semolina (suji) and chopped nuts and coconut that...
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Reshmi Paneer (cheese) Chicken Handi
In one of my recent trips to Pakistan, I had the joy of having Reshmi Paneer Chicken at Tandoori Hut in Karachi. Unlike the more popular Indian Reshmi Paneer, Tandoori Hut prepares a Reshmi Handi that...
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Malai Boti Roll Inspired by Hot N Spicy Karachi
If you’re from Karachi, you know that I don’t exaggerate when I pronounce that the Hot N Spicy Chutney Roll is the ultimate street food. My holidays in Karachi are incomplete without Hot N Spicy or Red...
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I tried the Viral Birria Tacos!
Few foods have blown up on the internet like the Birria Tacos! I finally put it to the test in partnership with Hamilton Beach 8-cup Stack and Snap Food Processor and I have to give credit to the...
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A Perfect Cold Brew with Hamilton Beach’s Rapid Cold Brew and Hot Coffee Maker
This year I’ve incorporated two things in my morning routine: gratitude and my 2-min cardamom latte. Both, in different ways, ground and uplift me. With life in the throes of this seemingly...
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Easy Tres Leches Cake Using Sponge Cake Base
This Tres Leches recipe has been sponsored by Hamilton Beach. Tres Leches Cake originated in Nicaragua and is a simple cake with incredible flavors. I use a traditional sponge cake recipe that calls...
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta With Hamilton Beach Electric Pasta Maker
This recipe is sponsored by Hamilton Beach. I have never attempted to make pasta from scratch, always relying on good ol’ store bought boxes every time cravings hit. I found the process...
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Pressure Cooker Pasta with Marinara and Three Cheeses
This recipe is sponsored by Proctor-Silex 4-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker. When I tell you that you can make your favorite pasta in this pressure cooker, will you believe me? Because the results are...
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Perfect Cheeseboard/Charcuterie Board: A...
Here at Rookie With A Cookie, we’re all about serving up delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, and today I’m bringing you one of my recent favorites: the ultimate cheese board. With a mix of creamy Brie,...
View ArticleA South Asian Favorite: Whole Masoor Daal Pressure Cooked with Spices
Welcome back to Rookie With A Cookie, a food recipe one stop shop where I share delectable dishes from around the world. Today, I’m talking about one of the most popular Pakistani recipes: Black Lentil...
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Za'atar Chicken and Rice
I’m obsessed with chicken and rice dishes and this recipe brings together my favorite concept wrapped in Middle Eastern flavors. This dish is zesty, tangy but with well-rounded flavors. From the tangy...
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Vegan Chickpea Pancake | Besan Chila
My new favorite breakfast is this Chickpea Pancake called Chila. What is Chila? These chickpea pancakes are called Chila. They are particularly popular in North India, where they are often enjoyed for...
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Reshmi Chicken Seekh Kebab
Reshmi kebab is a popular Pakistani BBQ item prepared by marinating minced meat with a blend of spices, including coriander, cumin, and garam masala. The mixture is then shaped onto skewers and...
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Authentic Mutton Paya, Goat Trotters
Picture this: a steaming bowl of tender trotters in a flavorful broth, infused with aromatic spices and served with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. That, my friends, is the magic of Paye—a popular...
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