Growing up in Pakistan and being from Lahore – city with rich food culture, my experience has been filled with food, rich flavours, culture and a profound adoration of hospitality. Being a culinary centre, the city of Lahore offers a variety of cuisines from all over Pakistan, local Punjabi cuisine, and dishes from the Mughal era. One of those dishes is the popular, majestic Nihari – a slow-cooked (stewed) beef shank in a thick and richly spiced gravy. Nihari is one of the dishes that bring back fond memories from my childhood. Waking up early in the morning on weekends and driv ..read more

Fresh homemade doughnuts oozing with Lotus Biscoff filling, topped with the delicious Biscoff glaze and crushed Biscoff biscuits – an insanely delicious treat!⁣ ⁣ The doughnuts are light and airy, not too big and not too oily. These are pillowy soft, and filled with deliciousness. I made these for valentine’s day brunch, but you can enjoy these any time – Enjoy the recipe!⁣ ⁣ There is something about fresh, warm doughnuts, and when it’s homemade, nothing can beat that. Table of Contents How to Make Biscoff filled Doughnuts Ingredients How to Make Biscoff Doughnuts Step-By-Step Making the Do ..read more

Lahori Chikar Chole is quintessential street food from Lahore. It’s a flavorful curry of chickpeas coated in a thick gravy with basic spices. Lahore is known for its traditional food and rich food culture. Chickar chole are a popular breakfast dish from Lahore that is served as Desi Nashta with halwa, puri, kulcha or naan. There are a lot of recipes and different version of Chikar Chole, but what is consistent in every recipe is the texture of the curry, its thick, mushy and packed with flavour. What is Chikar Chole Chikar Chole is a Punjabi chickpea curry. The word Chikar (pronounced chik-kar ..read more

Crispy Vegetable Macaroni Parcels also are known as box patties or samosa squares. These parcels are generously filled with flavourful Indo-Chinese style vegetable macaroni. The delicious filling is packed inside samosa sheets in the shape of a parcel, covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crisp. These crispy vegetable macaroni parcels look elegant, taste delicious and are a perfect appetizer or a snack. It makes a wonderful snack on the iftar table, is loved by kids and adults alike. It would be a hit at any celebration. If you are wracking your brain to come up with creative ..read more

Rajma Masala or Red kidney Bean Curry a popular dish from the Punjabi cuisine. It is a warm, comforting vegetarian curry of red kidney beans in a spiced tomato gravy served with steamed basmati rice. This delicious curry is a much loved homemade bean dish; it’s hearty, warming, and richly satisfying. I will share all the tips on making the authentic Punjabi Rajma Masala that is lusciously creamy and delicious. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. What is Rajma Masala Rajma Masala is a popular curry dish from Northern India where Rajma (red kidney beans) are cooked in a spicy tomato gravy infu ..read more

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora – a classic, delicious dish of creamy and tangy spiced yoghurt curry with pakoras (fritters) simmered in the curry making it a richly satisfying dish. Punjabi Kadhi pakora is a Pakistani/Indian comfort food. It is a wholesome and hearty dish that is mostly homecooked; you won’t find it on restaurants’ menus. Kadhi is a velvety smooth soup-like curry, with very basic spices yet rich in flavour. The recipe is gluten-free. What is Kadhi Pakora? Kadhi is a Pakistani/Indian gravy made with two main ingredients Gram Flour (besan) and Yogurt. Pakora are fritters made from onion a ..read more

Homemade gifts are the best gifts and when it’s from the kitchen – even better. This printable holiday gift box is a fun way to gift treats to your family and friends this holiday season. What sparked the idea to design the holiday gift box was the hottest new trend on the internet – Hot Chocolate Bombs. These magical hot chocolate bombs make the perfect holiday gift and are delicious. Holiday Gift Box Design The holiday gift box has a festive design with snowflakes and Christmas berry. The base colour is sage-green with “Happy Holidays” lettering in gold around it. This holiday gift box can ..read more

Dal Makhani (Black Dal) a popular dish from Punjab is a buttery and creamy, silky and luscious gravy with subtle spices and balanced flavours. The humble dal gets restaurant-style status when it comes to Punjabi Dal Makhani. Dal (dried lentils) in all its varieties is pure comfort food. Popular across Pakistan and the Indian sub-continent dal is a staple in every household. A warm bowl of dal with ghee tarka (tempering) rice and achaar is an unmatchable meal. Dal Makhani or Black Dal is a speciality dal served at restaurants worldwide. Loved for its silky, creamy texture and aromatic flavours ..read more

Almond and Rice Pudding or Badaam Kheer is one of my favourite Pakistani/Indian dessert recipes. It is very similar to the English Rice Pudding, is easy to make and quite popular in the Subcontinent. This creamy almond and rice pudding recipe is my take on the traditional kheer (rice pudding) giving it more texture and richness with the addition of almonds. What is rice pudding (Kheer)? Rice pudding (Kheer) is a staple dessert of the Subcontinent region, which is prepared on religious or festive occasions like Eid. It is also served as an after-meal dessert too. Kheer (rice pudding) is a ..read more

Here is a fantastic freebie for you all, printable Eid Money Envelopes (Eidi Envelopes). The auspicious occasion of Eid is upon us after the holy month of Ramadan and the one thing gets children excited the most for Eid is the joy of receiving Eidi (money) and gifts from elders. This year Eid will be different from how we have celebrated it previously. Eid is a celebration of happiness, love and joy. Normally Eid traditions involve offering Eid prayers, dressing up in new clothes, having special meals, giving charity, offering Eid greetings, visiting family and friend, exchanging gifts and Eid ..read more