Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Thursday, 31 December 2015
Wednesday, 30 December 2015
Your Top Posts of 2015!
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Sunday, 27 December 2015
Weekend Spring Rolls + Veggie Samosas + Wednesday Pakoras: 19-25 December 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 25 December 2015
Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Shortbread.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I was thinking about a few things whilst baking this vanilla shortbread dipped in chocolate.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I was thinking about a few things whilst baking this vanilla shortbread dipped in chocolate.
First, I was remembering the shortbread we used to have in primary school at lunch.
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Spicy Chicken Noodles.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
So, this was a request from one of you guys.
I had a message asking for a chicken noodle recipe cooked using Pakistani spices and not the usual Chinese ones.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
So, this was a request from one of you guys.
I had a message asking for a chicken noodle recipe cooked using Pakistani spices and not the usual Chinese ones.
Sunday, 20 December 2015
Ginger Soy Chicken + Sunday Nachos + Lamb Mince Two Ways: 12-18 December 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 18 December 2015
Nutella Cinnamon Rolls.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
With the easiest Nutella glaze!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
With the easiest Nutella glaze!
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you'll know that I have a little thing for cinnamon rolls. Ever since I posted the classic version last March, I've been hooked.
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Lamb Potato Curry - Aloo Gosht.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's the best with freshly boiled rice.
Or with chapatti.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's the best with freshly boiled rice.
Or with chapatti.
Sunday, 13 December 2015
Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola + Biscotti Mayhem + Stuffed Paratha: 5-11 December 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 11 December 2015
Sour Cream + Yoghurt Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Highly recommended with this cake --> hot vanilla custard.
As is a cup of hot coffee (or tea!) because this is a coffee cake. And no, much to my disappointment, it does not contain actual coffee.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Highly recommended with this cake --> hot vanilla custard.
As is a cup of hot coffee (or tea!) because this is a coffee cake. And no, much to my disappointment, it does not contain actual coffee.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Cheddar and Caramelised Onion Flan.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, you must bake this flan.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, you must bake this flan.
It's a flan not a quiche. The difference? Not as deep and with a creamier, thicker filling.
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Double Cookies + Custard Slice Week + Nutella Pastries: 28 November - 4 December 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
November 2015: The One Where It Snowed.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Sunday, 29 November 2015
Saturday Snow + Meatball Pizza + Veggie Fried Rice: 21-27 November 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 27 November 2015
My Mother's Sultana Yoghurt Scones.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Are you a scone person?
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Are you a scone person?
I think scones can sometimes be seen as boring. Especially when compared to something deep fried and drowned in a sugar syrup.
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Chicken Seekh Kebabs.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Can someone make me these kebabs please?
Seriously, make them, send them to me and I'll gift you the softest cake (with vanilla custard!) in return.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Can someone make me these kebabs please?
Seriously, make them, send them to me and I'll gift you the softest cake (with vanilla custard!) in return.
Sunday, 22 November 2015
Sweet Potato Crisps + Keema Pie + Nutella Rolls: 14-20 November 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 20 November 2015
Greek Lamb with Lemon Orzo, Olives and Feta.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's one of my favourite comfort foods but Greeked up!
I love any combination of pasta with mince - in lasagne, bolognese and of course, any cheesy pasta bake situation.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's one of my favourite comfort foods but Greeked up!
I love any combination of pasta with mince - in lasagne, bolognese and of course, any cheesy pasta bake situation.
Monday, 16 November 2015
Rainy Day Biryani + Crispy Chicken Wings + Double Tacos: 7-13 November 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 13 November 2015
Coconut + Raspberry Jam Shortbread Slices.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Also known as Paradise Slices.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Also known as Paradise Slices.
And, for all you coconut lovers out there, these slices will definitely have a hint of paradise about them.
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Chicken Madras.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, I am chasing sunlight these days.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, I am chasing sunlight these days.
Actually, forget sunlight. Daylight.
Sunday, 8 November 2015
Pumpkin Pie + Gingerbread Maple Cookies + Autumn Tomato Tart: 31 October-6 November 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 6 November 2015
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
For when you're too lazy to scoop them out, one by one.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
For when you're too lazy to scoop them out, one by one.
Or is that just me?
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Sweet + Spicy BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Who doesn't love a good sandwich?
It's forever been my go-to lunch when I can't be bothered with anything else.
It's forever been my go-to lunch when I can't be bothered with anything else.
Monday, 2 November 2015
Mini Afternoon Tea + Sore Throats + Neapolitan Cake: 24-30 October 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Saturday, 31 October 2015
October 2015: The One Where Autumn Arrived.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup + Smoky Cheddar Za'atar Naan Dippers.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
For all you ill people out there.
And, I am definitely part of your club.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
For all you ill people out there.
And, I am definitely part of your club.
Sunday, 25 October 2015
Paya Curry + Stripy Pumpkins + Cookies with the Kids: 17-23 October 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 23 October 2015
Coconut Macaroons.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Not macarons.
Because they are my absolute nemesis. I last tried baking them in February and failed completely.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Not macarons.
Because they are my absolute nemesis. I last tried baking them in February and failed completely.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Vegetable Pulao.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Plus it's accidentally vegan.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Plus it's accidentally vegan.
I know! Who could have thought that I would turn a meaty Pakistani classic vegetarian? Let alone vegan.
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Egyptian Grilled Fish + Sweet Spicy Pizza + Chicken Tikka Pizza: 10-16 October 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Saturday, 17 October 2015
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Time for round two!
In the battle of the cakes!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Time for round two!
In the battle of the cakes!
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Spicy Salmon + Potato Fishcakes.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I love watching people cook.
Which is why, on Friday, I ended up in my cousin's kitchen watching her cook her famous spicy salmon and potato fishcakes.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I love watching people cook.
Which is why, on Friday, I ended up in my cousin's kitchen watching her cook her famous spicy salmon and potato fishcakes.
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Lentil Shepherd's Pie + Sweet Chilli Chicken + Battle of the Cakes: 3-9 October 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Carrot Apple Salad.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
How autumn is it right now?
How autumn is it right now?
Even the weather is playing ball, turning the leaves into delightful shades of red and yellow.
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Trail Mix + Apple Cakes + September Walks: 26 September-2 October 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 2 October 2015
Snickerdoodle Blondies.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, can you believe I had never baked or even eaten a blondie?!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Guys, can you believe I had never baked or even eaten a blondie?!
There's a very good reason as to why that is.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
September 2015: The One Where We Celebrated Eid-al-Adha.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Four Cakes + Eid-al-Adha + Harvesting with the Girls: 19-25 September 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 25 September 2015
Three Years + My Disasters + Your Photos.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
A Lamb Chop Curry for Eid-al-Adha.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
An early Eid-al-Adha Mubarak to you all.
I was discussing Eid-al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) with my nieces last week and one of them said she didn't really get it. Eid-al-Fitr is the celebration after fasting the entire month of Ramadan but what about Eid-al-Adha? I knew exactly what she meant.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
An early Eid-al-Adha Mubarak to you all.
I was discussing Eid-al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) with my nieces last week and one of them said she didn't really get it. Eid-al-Fitr is the celebration after fasting the entire month of Ramadan but what about Eid-al-Adha? I knew exactly what she meant.
Sunday, 20 September 2015
Bread Baking + Apple Pie Making + Falafel Pittas: 12-18 September 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 18 September 2015
Polish Apple Cake.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's apple season!
And today, at our house, it's been a day filled with apples.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's apple season!
And today, at our house, it's been a day filled with apples.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Savoury Bagel + Cream Cheese Bread Pudding.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's bagels for a crowd!
But first, can we discuss the fact that it's Eid-ul-Adha next week?
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It's bagels for a crowd!
But first, can we discuss the fact that it's Eid-ul-Adha next week?
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Sunday Soup + Plum Cake + Chicken Tikka Salad: 5-11 September 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Friday, 11 September 2015
Gluten-Free Quadruple Chocolate Brownies.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
We made it to Friday and I think you deserve a brownie.
And not just any brownie.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
We made it to Friday and I think you deserve a brownie.
And not just any brownie.
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
How's Wednesday going?
More importantly, what's for dinner tonight?
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
How's Wednesday going?
More importantly, what's for dinner tonight?
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Bank Holiday Pav Bhaji + Double Brownies + Leek Courgette Fritters: 29 August - 4 September 2015.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Saturday, 5 September 2015
Coconut + Cardamom Biscuits.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Cardamom fans, unite!
Seriously.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Cardamom fans, unite!
Seriously.
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Sticky, Spicy Chicken with Pea + Cinnamon Rice.
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Why, oh why, don't I use cinnamon in savoury dishes more often?
This is exactly what I was thinking when I began cooking the rice in this recipe.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Why, oh why, don't I use cinnamon in savoury dishes more often?
This is exactly what I was thinking when I began cooking the rice in this recipe.
