There is probably no other culinary delight that is as ubiquitous on Iftar tables across the GCC during Ramadan, as Cheese Samboosa. Although Samboosa (AKA Samosa) is not an authentic Arabic snack, it is one that has been widely adopted (due in large part to the influence of Indian and other South Asian cultures on…
Sides and Snacks
Vegan Pumpkin Kibbeh 2.0
If I had to pick one recipe to make with my eyes closed, it would without a doubt, be the recipe for my beloved Pumpkin Kibbeh. Aside from the fact that it is one of my personal favourites, I genuinely couldn’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve made it if my life depended on it….
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yoghurt Sauce
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve really been leaning towards simple, no-fuss cooking as of late. Maybe it’s a side effect of perpetually meal prepping, or perhaps an extension of my newfound minimalist tendencies. Potentially it could be as a result of the fact that I’ve recently had to uproot my entire life…
Garlic and Herb Air-Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
Story time. A few years ago (three, to be exact), my friends surprised me with the most beautiful birthday dinner complete with fairy lights, a soundtrack evocative of Gilmore Girls (one of my all-time favourite TV shows) and of course a fully vegan home cooked spread complete with a decadent mocha-frosted chocolate cake, caramelised bananas and vegan…
Kale and Cousa Sauté
I may have mentioned this before, but growing up, I was all about the veggies. Yes, I admittedly had a healthy appetite for meat and chicken too – but when it came time for the inevitable second helpings (portion control? what?), vegetables were always my go-to. Popular mainstays were cauliflower, potatoes and carrots, stewed bamia (okra), fasolia (green beans) or…