Afghan Culture

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Eid during Covid-19

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

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Date Truffles & Stuffed Dates Recipe

I've shared with you here my favorite way to elevate dates, taking them from ordinary to extraordinary. I love the balance of how the cream

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Palau Spice Mix Recipe

Perfecting your palau spice mix is a difficult task, and one that requires an understanding of the balance of spices to be able to create a

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Qabuli Palau Recipe

Qabuli Palau is arguably the most well known dish in Afghan cuisine. It utilizes the central spices found in many Afghan dishes into one inc

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Sheer Chai (Afghan Pink Tea) Recipe

Sheer chai is the name for the classic Afghan pink tea that is made from a particular type of green tea which oxidizes into a pink color.

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The Essence of Nawroz: Afghan New Year

As we embark upon the countdown to Nawroz, I'll be sharing unique recipes, both Afghan & Afghan American, as well as cultural traditions

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Afghan Pomegranate Roll Cake Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious pomegranate cake, both light and sweet as this sponge cake roll comes to life with a twist.

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Afghan Kitchen Talk & Terms 101: Noshejaan!

An inside look into terms you can use to communicate with an Afghan host during a meal & terms commonly utilized in cooking & the kitchen