As a young intern in Washington D.C., I had discovered a small bake shop off of M St. in Georgetown. Little did I, or they, know that...

I was looking for the perfect way to celebrate Ramadan with my family when I came up with this simple to replicate cake design, one that I..

To celebrate Ramadan, I decorated our home and have shared links to all of the modern home decor items here

I came up with this cake to make the premise of a "fancy" cake accessible for even those at the very beginner stages of baking in the kitche

Reminiscent of the Dalgona/Whipped Coffee phenomenon that changed the way we looked at coffee, I've recreated this treat into a Whipped Pink

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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