Author: Umi Laila

Kababs With Tahini And Pomegranate Jam – If You Haven’t Tried This Combo, You Have Not Lived!

We all have things we are passionate about, for me life is all about food. An obsession I must say. I read about food whenever I can and wherever I…

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Carrot Soup with Tahini and Roasted Chickpeas

There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of carrot soup. A spoon full of health and happiness. Its bright orange color brings back memories of sunny days, a…

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Potato Almond Koftas

Potatoes are an icon of globalization especially in the form of French fries, served alongside burgers and coke. Who can resist them? Baked, mashed, fried, roasted or boiled – it…

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Kofta In Spinach Sauce

Koftas (meatballs) were made very occasionally in my house. I still vividly recall the days when my cook would make them. He spent half a day rolling the mincemeat with…

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This Must-Try Recipe For Healthy Banana Bread Will Lighten You Up

As I write this article I have my morning cup of coffee and a slice of banana bread. It is still early morning just as the sky changes color and…

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A Perfect Slice Of Milk And Honey Bread To Start Your Day

In 2016, I gradually moved more and more towards making my own food at home. Though there were several reasons for this like the home cooked food tastes better, is…

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Cauliflower Soup To Warm You Up On A Winter Day!

Like any other mother, I suffer from the stress of my children not eating enough vegetables. I have to admit my children are picky eaters and my meal times are…

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Harraq Osbao – A Perfect Combo Of Lentils And Pasta

Some of my favorite dishes are lentils or "Dal" as called in the South Asian region. Who can resist a warm bowl of dal with roti/nan (flatbread) or even rice?…

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‘Aja’ A.K.A Bread Fritters – Perfect To Add To Your Kids Lunch Box

With some friends coming over for breakfast I was looking for recipes to treat them to something different from the usual bread and omelet- a staple breakfast in my house.…

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World Peace Cookies – Rich And Intense, A Perfect Addition To A Glass Of Milk!

I was very intrigued by the name "World Peace Cookies". My son was invited to a play date and he told me that his friend loved chocolate chip cookies. He…

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