imanistanbloggerFeb 122 minWhite Chocolate Cheesecake HeartsI absolutely love a dish that's easy to make but looks so much more elaborate than the process itself. I won't get in the way of this lit...
imanistanbloggerFeb 114 minValentine’s Day: Ideas for AllHolidays are such a fun occasion for me, a way to mark that time of year and a wonderful reason to be a little more festive than the day ...
imanistanbloggerJan 157 minA Recipe for Love: My Love Story, Part 3 Racism from Friends and FamilyIn this last and final post of the series, I share how I announced my engagement and the racial tensions that became apparent through our en
imanistanbloggerJan 136 minA Recipe for Love: My Love Story, Part 2 ColorismAs I sit here contemplating how to begin discussing the personal aspect of my experiences with racial tensions being in an interracial marri
imanistanbloggerJan 129 minA Recipe for Love: My Love Story, Part 1 InterRacial LoveWhen I met my now husband a few years ago, I could not have predicted the many, discomforting comments and conversations that would come th
imanistanbloggerDec 29, 20201 minHot Chocolate Cream Rolls RecipeHot Chocolate Cream Rolls! Cream rolls are a classic Afghan dessert/brunch item, a fluffy twisted pastry shell filled with sweet cream ca...
imanistanbloggerDec 28, 20201 minDalgona (Whipped) Hot Chocolate RecipeWhen the Dalgona coffee (whipped coffee) trend was out, I looked at the cute cups in longing— wanting a fun drink, but my dislike for the...
imanistanbloggerDec 22, 20201 minSimple Ground Beef RecipeThis simple ground beef recipe is one of my household essentials that reduces my cooking time for dinner rapidly. I love to prepare it in...
imanistanbloggerDec 22, 20203 minAush: Afghan Noodle Soup Recipe Aush is a classic winter dish in Afghan cuisine. It's a hearty noodle soup cooked with Quroot, an iconic Afghan winter meals ingredient.
imanistanbloggerDec 16, 20203 minAfghan Chicken Potpie LoafRecently my husband and I joined my in laws for a winter holidays dinner. As my husband works in the hospital, we quarantine from my in l...
imanistanbloggerDec 16, 20202 minGarlic Turmeric Yogurt Chicken RecipeGoing over to my aunt’s house meant one of two things: time with family, and a likely chance that we would enjoy her infamous roast chick...
imanistanbloggerNov 25, 20201 minPumpkin Spiced Cream Rolls RecipePresenting Pumpkin Spiced Cream Rolls! Cream rolls are a classic Afghan baked good, enjoyed as a brunch item, dessert, or just because. T...
imanistanbloggerOct 1, 20202 minFusion Pretzels: Kolchay Shor (Salty Afghan Biscuit) Pretzel RecipeKolchay shor is a classic Afghan salty butter flaky biscuit enjoyed with tea. It’s characterized by that combination of a salty and butter f
imanistanbloggerSep 2, 20202 minTahini Recipe-- Quick and Easy SauceWhat is Tahini? And why all the fuss? Tahini are ground sesame seeds made into a thick paste, with a deep earthy nutty flavor profile. It...
imanistanbloggerSep 2, 20203 minChicken Shawarma Recipe (InstantPot)From Dearborn to D.C., my quest for the perfect shawarma is a deep passion rooted in Americana. This InstantPot recipe for Chicken Shawarma
imanistanbloggerAug 10, 20205 min Eid during Covid-19Holidays in my multi-culti home are an exciting time, being able to add more tradition, foods, and richness from the traditions of my backgr
imanistanbloggerJul 29, 20201 minAfghan Chai S'mores RecipeI had to pay homage to an American classic (of course with my Afghan fusion twist). Thus came about the Chai S'more-- a delectable pink mars
imanistanbloggerMay 27, 20203 minEid Gift Idea: Creativity during CovidEid al-Fitr is the Muslim holiday celebrated after the month of Ramadan. It is a festive occasion typically filled with family, friends, ...
imanistanbloggerMay 20, 20202 minChalau Recipe: Afghan White RiceChalau is the name for the Afghan white rice which we enjoy as a staple alongside many dishes. It has a fluffy texture, a fragrant aroma,...
imanistanbloggerMay 18, 20202 minAfghan Garlic Turmeric Fusion Fries RecipeI sought to create an Afghan American fusion dish, one that captured the crispy exterior of pakaura without the batter. Frying garlic in...