Mini Raisin Basbousa – a perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Since we can’t go out, why not make it fun to stay in? These mini-cakes make a delicious treat, and a great way to spend quality time together. Basbousa is a classic Middle-Eastern dessert, made with semolina. What I love about this recipe is … More Recipe – Raisin Basbousa
This quick and healthy recipe is perfect for those busy weekday lunches! You can personalize it with veggies of your choice, but I went in with sweet potatoes, eggplants and chickpeas. Toss it with some olive oil, s&p and air fry until cooked. Serve on a bed of greens (I used arugula), top it with … More Recipe – Grilled Veggie Salad
Raise your hand if you’re still pandemic baking. I know I am! 😛 I have been making these oatmeal cookies almost every week. Nahyan and I love these with some tea, and Zakariya loves them as a snack! Here’s my favourite part – you can add in nuts, dates, raisins, chocolate chips, whatever you want! … More Recipe – Oatmeal Cookies
We all need a treat now and then. Especially with the crazy year we have had, I think we all deserve it more than ever before! But for those who are on a low-carb diet, it can be a little tricky to find good recipes. Which is why I am super excited to share this … More Vanilla Cakesicle with Dark Chocolate Coating
Chai has always been a part of my life. Growing up in a culture where it is a part of every evening, it’s more than a drink for me. The smell takes me back to my childhood. When I make tea, I remember the times I would make it for my parents and family, and … More Saffron Chai Cookies
The perfect bowl of comfort to get us through the winter! … More Recipe – Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoon (30g) Splenda Stevia ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 1 cup well-mashed banana ⅓ cup olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 … More Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins
Ingredients: Potatoes – 2 large Shrimp – 8-10 medium sized Garlic – 4 cloves Salt and Pepper – to taste Red Chili flakes – to taste Butter – 1 tbsp Directions: I made the potatoes and shrimp in the same pan! The oil was already seasoned when I made the potatoes and it added more … More Recipe – Garlic Shrimp & Potatoes
It’s the best time of year: Ramadan! Do you have any special family traditions? Growing up, my mom would go all out at iftaars. She made Bangladeshi traditional iftaar items, and I miss it so much! But now that I have a family of my own, alhamdulillah, I also want to start some traditions that … More Recipe – Sugar Cookies
Now that Zakariya is 15 months old, he’s more interested in snacks than his regular meals some days. I’ve been experimenting with snack ideas that are both healthy and yummy! This muffin recipe was hit! He loves banana’s so I decided to make banana muffins, but added some apples and carrots to the mix. He … More Recipe – Banana, Apple and Carrot Muffins
