Author: Zahra

Best Falafels

Best Falafels

We all love falafels. But have you ever tried making them? Are you unsure where to begin? Look no further. This recipe yields the best falafels! Falafels are made with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs and a perfect blend of spices. This recipe will share options 

Harissa

Harissa

Harissa is a red, blended paste generally used as a dipping sauce. It’s similar to ketchup or sriracha and varies among different countries. This harissa recipe might look spicy because of its appearance, but I assure you it’s not. It’s just full of flavors! Harissa 

Vegan Cheese Sauce

Vegan Cheese Sauce

My vegan cheese sauce was a huge hit at the Minneapolis vegan restaurant, Fig+Farro. It’s also a favorite among family and friends. You can drizzle it on a nacho platter, dip pretzel bites in it, use it as a dressing, or make it into a 

Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower

Are you  a curious cook? Are you always ready to explore new ingredients and techniques in the kitchen?  Is your goal to create delicious food? If so, this recipe is for you. Asian BBQ Roasted Cauliflower is a great side dish that can also be 

Ginger Tamari Soup

Ginger Tamari Soup

I’m spending the winter in Albania. Most days are mild, but lately there have been a few windy and rainy days. The cooler weather inspired me to create something warm, hearty and healthy. We have big wide windows in this apartment, so I sat down 

Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson ka saag is an authentic Punjabi recipe that my grandmother used to make whenever I visited her. My grandmother was a huge inspiration on my cooking. I will be sharing more of her recipes in the future, but this first one honors my love for 

Italian Red Tomato Sauce

Italian Red Tomato Sauce

The recipe for this Italian red tomato sauce came my way from an Italian chef living in Cartagena, Colombia who runs a restaurant there called La Rumba. For this reason, it’s a recipe very close to my heart. Not just because an Italian chef taught 

Khichdi

Khichdi

Khichdi  is made with rice, lentils and some spices. My mother is from Pakistan and she used to make this dish either when we had digestive issues or when she needed to make a  quick and easy lunch. She has been an inspiration to me 

Smoky Vegan Gumbo

Smoky Vegan Gumbo

This smoky vegan gumbo was a huge hit Fig+Farro, the Minneapolis vegan restaurant whose menu I curated. Usually, gumbo soup has mounds of meat and seafood. Since we were working without meat, I needed to add more flavors and seasonings to create a vegan version. 

Cajun Coconut Curry

Cajun Coconut Curry

Welcome to another of my favorite dishes for winter nights. This cajun coconut curry is about to become your new favorite, too! It’s creamy, well seasoned, easy to make, and will complement your dinner with a variety of delicious flavors.  We will be making curry