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Tiramisu

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🤎 The Story Behind My Tiramisu If there’s one dessert my family will never say no to, it’s tiramisu . Even if I’ve already planned another dessert, there’s always a request for tiramisu too. Somehow, it has become a must on our Eid table — and honestly, I don’t mind because it’s one of the easiest desserts to whip up. Over the years, I’ve found a few little ways to keep this family favourite within reach. When I don’t have mascarpone cheese, I make my own using thick cream , and it turns out beautiful. And then there’s the pandemic story… During lockdown, when Eid came around and Savoiardi biscuits were nowhere to be found, we still wanted to enjoy our favourite tiramisu. So I baked a simple sponge cake, cut it in half, brushed generously with coffee and layered with the creamy filling. It wasn’t the traditional way, but it became one of those little food memories we’ll always cherish. Since then, tiramisu has become more than just a dessert in our home. It’s a family favourite, an E...
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Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Lunchbox meal

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﷽ 🌯 Chicken Shawarma Wrap A flavourful homemade shawarma wrap made with juicy spiced chicken, crunchy homemade pickles and a creamy tahini shawarma sauce — all wrapped in soft chapathi and toasted until warm and delicious. This is one of those meals that works beautifully for lunchboxes, quick dinners, or even party-style wraps . I especially love making the filling, pickles and sauce ahead so assembling the wraps in the morning takes hardly any time. Chicken Filling Ingredients Boneless chicken breast Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Turmeric powder Paprika Garam masala or 7-spice blend Olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh dill, finely chopped Fresh parsley, finely chopped Method Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika and garam masala or 7-spice blend. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and shallow-fry the chicken until completely cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the finely chopped onion and ...
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Savory Chicken Cake

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﷽ Savory Chicken Cake| Delicious tea time snack Perfect for tea time, lunch boxes & Iftar This is one of those recipes that is simple to make, easy to prepare ahead, and so satisfying. A soft, lightly seasoned savory batter is baked with a delicious filling of spiced chicken, caramelized onions, vegetables and fresh herbs.  Once baked, the result is soft and golden on the outside, with a flavorful chicken filling tucked inside. Cut it into little squares and serve it as a tea-time snack, lunch-box treat, party appetizer or Iftar snack. I usually make a batch, refrigerate it and reheat in the oven in the morning for the kids' lunch boxes. And the best part? The filling can easily be customized with whatever you have on hand. Ingredients For the Chicken Filling 2 boneless chicken breasts Oil, for sautéing 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 2–3 onions, thinly sliced 1 green chilli, finely chopped, adjust to taste 1 carrot, grated (optional) A few slices of capsicum Fresh parsle...
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Halwa Puri Meal

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﷽ ﷽ Halwa Puri Meal | A Homemade Weekend Breakfast Feast There's nothing quite like a traditional Halwa Puri breakfast. Crispy, golden puris served with comforting Chole Ka Salan (chickpea curry), flavourful Aloo Ki Tarkari (potato curry), and sweet, fragrant Sooji Ka Halwa (semolina pudding) make the perfect combination for a special family breakfast, weekend brunch, or festive gathering. This is how I prepare a complete Halwa Puri meal at home. While it may seem like a lot of dishes, with a little planning everything comes together beautifully. Most of the components can even be prepared in advance, making the cooking process much easier. The Complete Meal Includes Crispy, puffed Puris Chole Ka Salan (Spiced Chickpea Curry) Aloo Ki Tarkari (Potato Curry) Sooji Ka Halwa (sweet semolina pudding) Pickles A hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for sharing with family and friends. Every bite is worth the effort! Puri (Crispy Fried Bread) Ingredients Whole wheat flour (atta) S...
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Burgul Kibbeh

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﷽ One of our favourite snacks, especially during iftar! After browsing countless recipes and watching endless videos, I finally came up with a version that my family absolutely loves. I'm still not an expert at shaping them perfectly, but these tips have helped me make kibbeh that tastes just like the ones from high-end Arabic restaurants—crispy on the outside with a deliciously juicy filling. Recipe For the Kibbeh Casing 1 cup fine burgul (fine bulgur wheat) ½ cup fine semolina 1½- 2 Cups of boiling hot water ( approx) 1 medium potato, cooked (don't overcook) 1 medium onion, finely chopped or minced 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp flour Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste ½ tsp 7 spice mix 1 tsp kibbeh spice mix (adjust to taste) For the Filling 400 g minced beef 2 onions, finely chopped 1–2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste ½ tsp 7 spice mix 1–2 tsp kibbeh spice mix (adjust to taste) A handful of chopped walnuts 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp pomegranate molasses Finely chopped di...
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Apple Pie Parcels

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﷽ Crispy, flaky layers wrapped around a cinnamon-spiced apple filling — an effortless twist on a timeless classic. 🍎✨ Sometimes the best recipes are born from leftovers. After making a batch of samosas, I was left with a stack of samosa sheets. Usually, they would end up tucked away in the freezer, only to be forgotten for months. This time, I wanted to use them up while they were still fresh. It was Ramadan, and I had plenty of apples at home. That gave me the idea of making a simple apple pie filling and wrapping it in the samosa sheets instead of pastry. I used two sheets for each parcel, folded them into neat squares, and deep-fried them until beautifully golden. The result was even better than I expected—crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. My family absolutely loved them, and ever since, they've been requesting these Apple Pie Parcels more often than traditional apple pie! They're wonderfully simple to prepare, freezer-friendly, and p...
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