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January 26, 2017January 13, 2026

Peshawari Catfish With Pasta

Hello folks it has been a while. I have come back to Peshawar, Pakistan where I am at now with my family. So this is the post from lovely Peshawar, Pakistan. One of my brother in laws took me to a place where they sell fresh fish and also cook it. The owner is one … Continue reading Peshawari Catfish With Pasta

January 12, 2017December 30, 2021

Chicken And Yam Pepper Soup

Here it is winter in Chicago again. I want an excuse any excuse to have some yummy pepper soup that gives me a warm feeling al the way to my bones which is enough to ward off the crazy chill from Chicago’s horrible cold weather. This time I made it with chicken and yam. I … Continue reading Chicken And Yam Pepper Soup

January 9, 2017October 23, 2021

Noodles With Vegetables And Fish Of Choice

Here was another quick meal for me because I was starving. In a small pot of water I brought 4 cups of water to boil. I added 1 tsp of palm oil. Either 1 pinch of red chili powder or African yellow chili powder. Also 1 drop of hotsauce can be used too. I would … Continue reading Noodles With Vegetables And Fish Of Choice

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

Gyro Paratha

I used to go to a restaurant called Ghreeb Nawaz here in Chicago to have a gyro paratha. However it was dripping with oil and they would put masala in the gyro meat and this is not a way to eat gyros at all. Also their gyro parathas does not look no where as good … Continue reading Gyro Paratha

January 5, 2017October 21, 2021

Jambalaya

Hello again and this is the recipe I had mentioned earler and all you have to do is grind the spices for this lovely dish as you see here. It is not jollof rice and I think jambalaya has an African relitive. Because it looks oddly similar but it is made quite differently. First … Continue reading Jambalaya

January 5, 2017October 19, 2021

Creole/ Cajun Seasoning

Heys folks how are you? I have a nice spice mix recipe for you and you need to make this before you make jambalaya and other creole and cajun dishes. This can be rubbed on to chicken or meat such as beef, lamb, goat, veal and turkey before you put it in the oven. I … Continue reading Creole/ Cajun Seasoning

January 4, 2017

Sesame Chicken Wings

First of all I want to say to my readers and would be readers and followers of this blog, Happy New Year. This is my first post of 2017. I made this last night and it was very yummy. Let’s get cooking. The yield is up to 10 chicken wings and it starts with me … Continue reading Sesame Chicken Wings

December 29, 2016June 19, 2022

Pakora Curry (Chickpea Flour Fritters In A Gravy Made With Yogurt And Chickpea Flour)

Here is a yummy recipe we really enjoy in my family and it is called pakora curry. They are chickpea flour fritters that is swimming in this yummy curry (gravy) made with chickpea flour and yogurt so without further adieu, let’s get cracking because time is ticking. Here we go. In my cast iron skillet … Continue reading Pakora Curry (Chickpea Flour Fritters In A Gravy Made With Yogurt And Chickpea Flour)

December 28, 2016October 23, 2021

Aloo Palak (Spinach With Potatoes)

I can remember a long time ago Emeril Lagasse made aloo palak (spinach with potatoes) in a food processor when he finished making it. I have to say: Dear Mr. Lagasse, this is not the way to make aloo palak. We ate this in my family for years and it does not go in the … Continue reading Aloo Palak (Spinach With Potatoes)

December 28, 2016

My Tuna Subsi Recipe

I made this a few times for Mr. Riaz and he really loves it. It is really funny coming from someone that does not like fish so much but this recipe he really fell in love with hook line and sinker. I have the show me the curry site as an inspiration but as usual … Continue reading My Tuna Subsi Recipe