Earlier this year I started a new job and had to work fully remote due to the pandemic. I made some amazing friends but because of the restrictions, I never got to meet them in person. Finally the restrictions were lifted and I decided to have some of my peeps over. I always like to …
Baba Ghanouj | Eggplant Dip – Vegan Vegetarian | Kravings
Eggplants, Aubergines or Brinjal are stuffed with garlic, brushed with olive oil and cooked till soft smoked and tender. They are then pulsed together with Olive Oil, Tahini, Salt & Pepper, Cumin powder, Paprika and Parsley to make a delicious smoky, chunky dip. I have to admit, I have never been a fan of Eggplants. …
White Biriyani
Chicken is marinated with spices, ginger and garlic paste, yogurt, some fried onions. This is then simmered in it’s own marinade and finished off with Kewra water and a paste made from Pumpkin seeds & Cashew nuts and more yogurt. It’s then, layered with fragrant rice and topped with crispy onions and steam cooked. And …
Chilli Garlic Mushrooms
This spicy tangy Hakka Chinese fave is really popular with Vegetarians and Non Vegetarians alike. I’m using canned mushrooms in this recipe, as I love the texture but you could use fresh Mushrooms as well! I don’t often cook a lot of Vegetarian dishes as my boys are CARNIVORES, however I do have a few …
Kheema Biriyani
In this Kheema Biriyani recipe, ground meat is cooked with spices. Basmati rice is also cooked in a pot with whole spices and then the Kheema and the rice is layered. Saffron milk is added and topped with fried onions, slices of tomatoes, a little bit of food coloring and boiled eggs. Once cooked in …
Manakeesh – Arabic Pizza
I’ve made Lahmajoun before which is an Arabic pizza made with ground meat. These Manakeesh pizzas are usually made with Cheese or Zaatar – both are delicious and very easy to put together. Typically Akawi Cheese is used. It is available in Toronto but a little expensive so I’m using a combination of Mozzarella and …
Cheetos Popcorn Chicken
This recipe needs no introduction – I made something similar on my Tiktok channel and people loved it so I decided to make a popcorn version of the same recipe. This time I used Jalapeno crunchy Cheetos instead but you can use any kind of Cheetos as long as it’s crunchy.
Gulab Jamun Trifle
My love for these two desserts come together in this stunning crowd pleaser. It’s not just great tasting but is so visually appealing it makes a great party dessert. When it comes to sweets, I don’t have a big sweet tooth but I can never resist a plump juicy Gulab Jamun or a couple of …
Boti Kebab
Boti Kebab is a grilled boneless kebab typically made with meat – Beef, Lamb or Mutton and it can also be made with Chicken. The meat is marinated twice and the marinade includes a tenderizer that gives the meat it’s soft texture. We commonly think of Boti as a piece or a small chunk but …
Fattoush – Arabic Salad
This salad is so simple to make, it’s packed with veggies and drizzled with a delicious homemade dressing, but the piece de resistance is the cripsy pita on top. I’m going to show you two ways to make the pita, baked and fried and you can decide how you want to make them! My love …