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Vermicelli Rice Pilaf

Vermicelli is a type of noodle used in many Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. It's a very thin noodle that is generally fried or roasted a...

South African Melk Tart

I recently did a Global Story Hop on Instagram, where different bloggers get together and choose a country, then pick a popular dish from...

Yakhni Shorba Bone Broth

A bone broth made using meat or poultry, as the base for pilaf or soups. Yakhni meaning stock, Shorba meaning liquid. Traditionally made w...

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

A staple and one I grew up enjoying as a kid. Chicken Salad Sandwiches were a go to for my mom and now for me. Play dates, unexpected gue...

Mukhwas: Candied Fennel & Coriander Seed Mouth Freshener

Mukhwas is a traditional South Asian digestive aid and mouth fresher. Mukh meaning mouth, Vas meaning smell is a herbal, natural aid in d...

Tahiri: Potato & Pea Rice

This blog post is in partnership with Ziyad Brand featuring their newest product Liyye Seasoning. Tahiri is an aromatic spiced, one pot r...

Halwa Puri Pop Tart

Halwa meaning sweet and Puri, a type of fried bread in the South Asian subcontinent. A typical Sunday brunch menu for many desis consists...

Instant Pot Aloo Gosht

A meat and potato stew which was a staple growing up. Aloo meaning Potato and Gosht meaning meat. Us South Asians are very literal with o...

Saffron & Cardamom Baked French Toast

Certain flavors and spices just bring you comfort and a sense of home, especially during the holidays. Saffron and cardamom are just thos...

Puff Pastry Patties

A chai and Ramadan staple pronounced (PAY-TES). If you’re South Asian you know you can hear all your moms auntie friends pronouncing it l...

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I'm Zakiya. Blending my love of cooking and crafting while running around after three little boys making my own Blend of Spice.

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