Crispy chicken garlic buns layered with a rich creamy garlic sauce, melted cheese, and buttery goodness in every bite. These chicken garlic buns are the ultimate comfort snack — soft buns loaded with juicy marinated chicken, a flavorful homemade garlic cream sauce, and lots of melty cheese. The magic is in the sauce made inRead more
Pillowy soft buns filled with lightly salted butter and topped with a crisp, coffee-flavoured crust — this lazy papparoti recipe gives you all the bakery-style goodness with barely any effort. We all love papparoti, don’t we? One of the things I used to miss the most in Dubai was walking into Papparoti and getting thoseRead more
A silky, no-bake mango jelly cheesecake layered with a buttery biscuit base, creamy filling, and a glossy mango topping. This mango jelly cheesecake is one of those effortlessly impressive desserts that comes together with minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It starts with the classic biscuit-and-butter base, giving a firm, slightly crunchy contrast to theRead more
A hearty and flavorful chicken shawarma rice bowl featuring spiced chicken, aromatic rice, fresh salad, and creamy sauce all brought together in one satisfying dish. This dish has become an absolute favorite at home—it’s the kind of meal everyone looks forward to. There’s something incredibly comforting about digging into a warm bowl where everything justRead more
A rich, creamy layered dessert made with soft vanilla cake soaked in caramel milk, topped with chocolate, silky pudding, and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. This Chocolate Caramel Pudding Cake brings together the best of both worlds—light, moist cake and smooth, creamy pudding in one indulgent dessert. The caramel milk soak adds depth andRead more
Pistachio Crème Caramel – a silky, creamy dessert with a nutty pistachio twist, made effortlessly with a simple packet mix. Crème caramel has always been close to my heart, especially during Ramadan, because it brings back so many childhood memories of my mom making the classic version using Greens caramel mix. This time, I wantedRead more
Soft, fluffy homemade buns filled with juicy, flavorful chicken and a creamy sauce. There’s something so special about freshly baked buns straight out of the oven — soft, warm, and filled with flavor. These soft chicken buns are one of those recipes that feel comforting, satisfying, and just a little indulgent. The dough comes outRead more
Agar Coconut Pudding is a light, silky, and deeply comforting dessert made with just four simple ingredients—perfect when you want something quick, easy, and delicious. If you ask me to choose my favourite pudding of all time, I wouldn’t even hesitate—this tender coconut-style coconut pudding is truly the king of puddings for me. It’s madeRead more
. A trendy, flavour-packed donor kebab wrap that’s taken over Instagram. This viral donor kebab wrap has been all over Instagram lately, and I finally decided to give it a try. The idea instantly caught my attention because it looked fun, different, and perfect for quick meals. I ended up making it with both chickenRead more
This ragi cake is a wholesome, refined-sugar-free treat made with ragi flour and dates. Made without all-purpose flour, sugar, or eggs, this cake proves that healthy desserts can still be incredibly moist and delicious. The sweetness comes naturally from soft, blended dates, giving the cake a rich flavor and tender texture. I’ve added a handfulRead more
A quick, crispy, super-flavorful chicken popcorn that comes together with fewer steps and maximum taste. Chicken popcorn is one of those things I always keep ready in my freezer — perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacks, or even a quick weeknight dinner. What makes this version special is how simple the process is: the chickenRead more
This is a mild, creamy white chicken curry made with yogurt, cashews and fresh cream. This curry is silky, elegant and full of flavour without being heavy or spicy. The base is smooth, nutty and slightly tangy — the kind of gentle flavour that feels rich but still light. It pairs beautifully with bhatura, naan,Read more
Spicy Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a garlicky, spicy-sweet sauce that needs no onions or fancy ingredients. This recipe is extra special in my kitchen because it’s my 10-year-old son who came up with it! After watching countless YouTube videos and experimenting with different styles ofRead more
These 3-ingredient butter cookies are the perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly delightful. Made with just flour, sugar, and butter, they come together effortlessly and have that classic, melt-in-the-mouth texture that everyone loves. Now that the kids are on vacation, if you’re looking for a fun and easy recipe to tryRead more
This is a light and creamy dessert layered with rose-infused pudding, crushed Lotus biscuits, fluffy cotton candy, and pistachios — a sweet treat that tastes as dreamy as it looks! With Eid just around the corner, I know many of you are on the lookout for a special dessert to make the celebration even sweeter.Read more
If you’re looking for something crispy, spicy, and absolutely addictive, this is the recipe for you! These rice paper prawn rolls are made with a simple yet flavorful prawn filling, wrapped in soft rice paper sheets, then shallow-fried until golden and crisp. Served with a drizzle (or dunk!) of chili oil, they’re the perfect snack,Read more
This almond and pistachio cake is a simple, soft, and flavorful cake made with basic pantry ingredients. If you’re someone who loves the nutty flavor of almonds and pistachios, then this cake is going to be a definite favorite. The combination of almond flour and pistachio powder gives the cake a rich, moist texture that’sRead more
A soft, melt-in-the-mouth dosa made with rice, egg, and coconut milk, delicately cooked in ghee for a rich, silky finish. There’s something so comforting about a dosa that’s soft, thin, and simply melts in your mouth—and that’s exactly what this Silk Dosa is all about. Made with a simple batter of rice, egg, and coconutRead more
A delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, this upside-down version features a buttery biscuit crust enveloping a rich, creamy mascarpone filling, creating a perfectly balanced bite in every spoonful. If you love Lotus Biscoff, this dessert is a must-try! The biscuit layer isn’t just at the base—it wraps around the sides, making every bite packed withRead more
A very spicy chicken masala recipe which is native to Andhra Pradesh of India. Andhra food is known for its extreme spiciness. I have heard that for people in Andhra, “if the food is not spicy, it doesn’t really have flavor”. I have a sweet Andhra lady who comes home to help me with myRead more
A south Indian style flavor packed super crisp chicken fry. This fried chicken kebab is extremely simple to make, just require the basic Indian spices and few other ingredients which will be easily available at home. The chicken will be juicy and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside- this is the bestRead more
A delicious bake with layers of bread, a spicy paprika chicken filling, and a cheese sauce which is topped with tangy mozzarella cheese mix. Hi everyone! I am back after a month long vacation. Actually it’s been 2 weeks since I got back from India. And since then I was super busy with Hamad’s schoolRead more
As Eid is around the corner, here is a super easy recipe of Chocolate and Pistachio Bars. It has a buttery biscuit crumbs base, a rich pistachio cheesecake type center and a chocolate topping. If you are in search for the perfect Eid dessert recipe, then look no further. This simple chocolate pistachio bars recipe couldn’tRead more
Texas sheet cake is a thin, flat, tender, velvety chocolate cake made in a jelly roll pan or sheet pan topped with a delicious melt in your mouth cooked chocolate frosting. You just can’t stop with one slice of the cake. This definitely is hands down the moistest cake in my blog. It literally melts in theRead more
This Bombay style biryani has all the features a delicious biryani should have- the heady aromas, the vibrant colors, fluffy rice and the strong addictive flavors. Being a strong Malabari at heart, I always prefer our own Malabar Biryani over any other type of Biryani. Even though I make many different types of biryani atRead more
A hearty baked pasta casserole with layers of chicken pasta and creamy béchamel sauce. It is topped with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese which is baked until it turns golden and bubbly. Here I am after the mandatory post Ramadan break with this Chicken Béchamel Pasta Bake. 😀 Cheesy pasta bake is alwaysRead more
Mango & White Chocolate Tiramisu is a fruity and chocolatey version of the classic Italian dessert. It has layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone, white chocolate and mango mixture. This delicious, creamy Tiramisu is an egg-less, no-bake dessert. You wouldn’t have to wait for the mango season to make this dessert. Just grab a tin ofRead more
Pistachio Milk Cake or Tres Leches Cake is a super moist, sponge cake soaked in rich pistachio flavored milk sauce (which is made with three kinds of milk) and topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream. The result is a deliciously light, airy and fluffy cake. After the massive success of Rose Milk Cake recipe in my blogRead more
Fatira is a flatbread that is a popular breakfast and snack item. It is made by pressing the dough very thin and adding chicken filling and finally folding all four sides to create a package. It is then shallow fried in oil till it gets crisp on outside. I am sure that the term fatiraRead more
A very unusual pizza where the crust forms while the pizza bakes. You wouldn’t require yeast, kneading, or rolling of the dough. The crust is simply made from a liquid batter. I was so out of ideas and didn’t know what to make for the blog. I had plans to make bao buns or SriRead more
Arayes are pita bread sandwiches stuffed with meat (I used chicken), tomato, onion and different spices. This is a popular street food item throughout the Middle East and has different names in different countries. Arayes is my favorite Arabic food. During my childhood, whenever we go to Arabic restaurants (which was a rare thing becauseRead more