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HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

February 24, 2021 by Shazia 2 Comments

Homemade hot chocolate is the easiest drink you can treat yourself with in winter. It’s chocolatey, creamy and luscious and so easy to make.  This recipe is made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Adding the cocoa powder to hot water really brings out the flavor and dissolves well with the milk.  The chocolate chips add the extra chocolate flavor and the creamy texture. This combination prevents the watery consistency of a hot chocolate that sometimes people complain of.

After some quick searches on the internet, I came to learn that this now popular drink was introduced to the New World from Mexico. Here is an interesting read about the history of hot chocolate https://www.history.com/news/hot-chocolate-for-strength

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CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE

December 17, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

 

There is not a single memory of Christmas without the amazing aroma of Christmas Fruit Cake baking in the house. For me the Christmas season starts with getting all the ingredients together for baking this old British tradition. I could safely say this is very true all across Pakistani Christian homes during the Christmas season. The Christmas Fruit Cake is a type of cake made with a simple warm spices and loads and loads of variety of dry/candied fruits and nuts. There are many variations to the Fruit cake in different countries throughout the ages. Holidays are all about the traditions, celebrating old ones and creating new traditions. Traditions teach us so much about who we are and what’s important to us. Today I am sharing a tradition that is very close to my heart. I hope you enjoy it!

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SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

November 11, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

 

There is no complete Thanksgiving menu without a sweet potato casserole. This dessert-like side dish is popular for a reason: made with roasted sweet potatoes, flavored with warm fall spices and sprinkled with a brown sugar streusel marshmallow topping. It’s a great make ahead dish that everyone will enjoy.

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MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

November 2, 2020 by Shazia 4 Comments

This fresh easy pasta salad comes together so quickly.  It is loaded with so much Mediterranean flavor and pairs well with any menu.  This pasta salad is great served cold, so it’s a prefect make ahead dish.

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CHICKEN PULAO (chicken and rice pilaf)

October 27, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

One pot flavored Chicken and Rice Pilaf cooked in mild spices doesn’t get easier. Pulao is a dish that is made with basmati rice, meat or veggies, herbs and spices cooked in stock/broth. This dish is aromatic and mildly flavored and very easy to make.  There are many different variations across the region resulting in some amazing flavor combinations. I am excited to share how I make this for my family….

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MUTTAR PULAO ( pea pilaf)

August 29, 2020 by Shazia 1 Comment

This is a very popular Pakistani/Indian side dish of rice that goes great with any curry. It’s a simple one pot dish, full of aromatic flavors from whole spices, onions and peas.

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ALOO PARATHA (potato stuffed flatbread)

August 21, 2020 by Shazia 1 Comment

 

Aloo parathas are a traditional Pakistani/Indian breakfast/brunch dish.  This flatbread is stuffed with a spicy potato mixture which is a classic paratha filling. It’s so savory and delicious that you can enjoy it has a meal with a cup of hot tea.  This is my moms recipe that is simple but delicious, you will find many variations of dish.

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BHINDI (OKRA CURRY)

July 28, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a traditional Pakistani style Okra curry that is very easy to make. It’s sautéed okra in a delicious thick caramelized onion and tomato curry base. This type of curry is dry meaning it does not have a thin consistency curry sauce. You will find this recipe easy to follow, healthy and makes a great vegan option.

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FRENCH MERINGUE COOKIES

July 23, 2020 by Shazia Leave a Comment

Crispy on the outside and slightly chewy inside this is a melt-in-your-mouth treat. These cookies are fun to bake and will look beautiful on any cookie tray.  Mainly just made from sugar and egg whites meringues can be a little finicky especially when you make them on a humid day. I have shared all the details below!

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CHICKEN KARAHI

July 22, 2020 by Shazia 2 Comments

Fragrant and delicious Pakistani style Chicken Curry that is made right in the comfort of your home! This is a very popular Pakistani/Indian curry that you have seen on many restaurant menus. The bone in chicken provides the depth of flavor, spices are pretty straightforward. The thick luscious gravy is from onions and lots of tomatoes. There are many different variations across the region, but today I’m sharing how I make this family favorite. Hope you enjoy it!

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