Welcome to my blog!
My name is Shazia and I landed on planet earth in the late sixties. Since then I am rowing my boat steadily on the high and low tides of my life's ocean. I am planning to post recipes and give my two cents on various topics.
Hope you enjoy your stay!
Bostan Cream Pie is a delectable vanilla sponge cake filled with egg custard cream or whipped cream and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache topping. (...)
Shrimp Filled Wonton Pouches or Bags make impressive appetizers for a dinner party or high tea. snack. The shrimp filling along with herbs and spices offers a (...)
This chickenbroast recipe is super simple to make yet enticingly delicious when it comes to taste.The marinated chicken is coated in a dry mixuture of flour (...)
Chicken Fajita KebabsJam packed with zesty Mexican flavours, these grilled peices of boneless chicken along with vegetables make a great appetiser or a light (...)
Ferrero Rocher Chocolate CakeFerrero Rocher Chocolate CakeMy son who turned 19 this month is a chocoholicand loves ferrero rocher chocolate too. This birthday (...)
Tri-Colour Gniocchi PastaTri-Colour Gniocchi PastaGniocchi are Italian dumplings made with potatoes, flour and eggs. No fancy shamansy ingredients just three (...)
Nawabi BiryaniBiryani needs no introduction- it's a time honoured dish prepared throughout the year regardless of season or occasion. It's a sunday staple in (...)
I was alarmed by the agonizing look on DD'S face when she returned from university today. What is it? I asked her is every thing ok? Yes, I just have an (...)
Eaton Mess CheesecakeEaton Mess is a traditional English dessert made with meringues, strawberries and fresh cream. I have been making this delicious dessert (...)
Bombay AlooDo you need a side dish that is ready in a snap and a perfect show stopper to complete any meal?Well, Bombay Aloo aka Bombay Potatoes is one of the (...)
Zucchini and Ricotta GalleteA gallet is a rustic free form tart made with a pastry crust or bread dough. The term free form means that you don't need any pie (...)
Homemade Mushroom SamosasSamosa is a popular Pakistan/Indian tea time snack, or apetiser. Basically its a triangular savoury pastry filled with potatoes or (...)
Caprese Pasta SaladCaprese Pasta Salad is a light and easy and refreshing Italian pasta dish made with fresh spring/ summer ingredients like basil and cherry (...)
No-Churn Persian Ice cream/Basanti SonnatiYippee!! I eventually tried out the recipe! Basanti Sonnati, Yes, this Persian ice cream is an electic mix of taste (...)
Firecracker ChickenIt's been ages since I cooked my last Chinese recipe, in fact my last Chinese dish was a delicious one pot meal named Prawn Stir Fried Rice. (...)
Restaurant Style Tandoori Chicken Without The TandoorTandoori chicken is a chicken usually roasted in a tandoor. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay ovenused for (...)
Coconut Chia Fresca/Iskiate Energising DrinkChia Fresca or iskiate is a healthy Mexican drink made with chia seeds, lemon juice and water. For those who are (...)
Palak PaneerPalak Paneer or saag paneeer is a very tasty and healthy vegetarian side dish made with spinach and paneer/cottage cheese. The addition of paneer (...)
Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki SauceI think Spring and Summer are the times of the year when one should enjoy the weather instead of slaving in the kitchen for (...)
Mango BurfiIt all started on a nice winter day whenI had a chance to dig into the ethnic food scene of London. After exploring an array of stalls displaying (...)
Chunky Bell Pepper Guacamole SaladThe ubiquitous Guacamole is a Mexican dip that makes a healthy appetizeror party nibble to go along with grilled vegetables, (...)
Sfeehas/Labaneese Meat PiesI love Middle Eastern cuisine, it's simple, easy and full of flavour. After trying my hand atMandi ChickenandSheesh Taouk,I was (...)
