If you have been following the blog for long enough, you would know that I spent some time in Germany as a student. What you probably did not know is that I spent most of my time them in the famous city of Leipzig, where I first had a taste of the widely famous Streusel […]
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Don’t you just wish it is always tomato season? This time of the year tomatoes are so sweet and juicy, and I feel like I try to include them in every dish I make. Up until a few years back, I hated tomatoes, I know! Sometimes, I can’t believe it either. However, recently I figured
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A BBQ Tradition Summers have always meant one thing in our family: BBQ. And this chicken skewers with spiced rice dish is one of the staples that brings back all those memories. My dad is the king of the grill, and I was always by his side—first as his curious little helper, and now as
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During hot summer days, I always feel like I want to eat something lighter. But I also want it to be fulfilling and slightly warm. This is where this salad comes in. A warm chickpea salad that is tangy hearty and so satisfying. With the current situation, I am having so many of my lunches
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A Dish of Layers, Love & Home Fatteh, to me, is the kind of dish that embodies generosity. Built on layers of humble ingredients—bread, eggplants, yogurt—it comes together into something vibrant, comforting, and deeply satisfying. You’ll find variations across our region, but in my home, eggplant fatteh was always the one that stole the show.
A Comfort Dish That Brings the Spice Cabinet to Life If you peek into my spice drawer, you might wonder if I secretly run a spice shop. My dad says I could open one with what I’ve collected from travels—and honestly, he’s not wrong. Every time I visit a new country, I make it a
When I was in Leipzig for a semester during my BA studies, I missed my mom’s food beyond imagination. In fact, I think I haven’t appreciated it fully until I did that terrible semester in Germany. On a student’s budget, there were very few things that I could afford that actually tasted like proper food.
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Fried zucchini with garlic yogurt sauce is one of those comforting, unfussy dishes that’s ready in under 15 minutes and delivers bold flavor with barely six ingredients. It’s crisp, tangy, and equally delicious hot or cold; a perfect side, snack, or appetizer. This version, topped with mint and served with warm pita, is one of
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I have been wanting to post a new recipe for a few weeks now, I have a few recipes ready to be published, but haven’t written the blog post for them yet. Since I have a lot going on now and I am being super busy, I decided that instead of not posting at all,
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An irresistible mix of spiced meat and crispy bread, Arayes is one of the easiest ways to turn a few pantry staples into something bold and satisfying. I can’t believe 2019 is already behind us. It’s been a year that somehow felt both fast and slow—and now I’m entering the new year with one intention:
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