I 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...

Holidays 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 ...

In 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

As I sit here contemplating how to begin discussing the personal aspect of my experiences with racial tensions being in an interracial marri

When I met my now husband a few years ago, I could not have predicted the many, discomforting comments and conversations that would come th

Hot Chocolate Cream Rolls! Cream rolls are a classic Afghan dessert/brunch item, a fluffy twisted pastry shell filled with sweet cream ca...

When 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...

This simple ground beef recipe is one of my household essentials that reduces my cooking time for dinner rapidly. I love to prepare it in...

Aush is a classic winter dish in Afghan cuisine. It's a hearty noodle soup cooked with Quroot, an iconic Afghan winter meals ingredient.

Recently 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...

Going 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...

Presenting Pumpkin Spiced Cream Rolls! Cream rolls are a classic Afghan baked good, enjoyed as a brunch item, dessert, or just because. T...

Kolchay shor is a classic Afghan salty butter flaky biscuit enjoyed with tea. It’s characterized by that combination of a salty and butter f

What 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...

From Dearborn to D.C., my quest for the perfect shawarma is a deep passion rooted in Americana. This InstantPot recipe for Chicken Shawarma

Holidays in my multi-culti home are an exciting time, being able to add more tradition, foods, and richness from the traditions of my backgr

I 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

Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim holiday celebrated after the month of Ramadan. It is a festive occasion typically filled with family, friends, ...

Chalau 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,...

I sought to create an Afghan American fusion dish, one that captured the crispy exterior of pakaura without the batter. Frying garlic in...