Every once in a while, you come across a recipe that not only becomes a hit among your family members but also becomes a permanent part of your repertoire. An example would be this Thai coconut chicken soup which everyone just loves. Yours sincerely included. The recipe I would be sharing today feels like the discovery of 2018 for…
I love pasta. I mean it has to be my Italian blood. I definitely do not have the looks, the suave, or the accent but I swear I feel that I have Italian flavors in my soul so I guess I can consider myself half Italian. We Italians *coughs* love our pasta and Italian cuisine is also well known for…
Hello October! 3 more months and it is going to be the start of yet another new year. I am appalled at how time really flies. It is hard to digest that 3/4 of the year have already left us. Nevertheless, I still love the vibes that a new year gives. Me with a fresh new planner, making a list…
Attention pizza lovers! If you are used to eating tomato-based pizzas, I have something new for you. It is delectable, super fresh and simple to make. Basically, it's the perfect pizza! So let’s get down to it and talk about what I like about this Delicious Pesto Naan Pizza. I love pizzas; you know those traditional ones with a tomato sauce…
Avocado has gained in popularity over the past few years and is known as a superfood now. It is not just healthy, but also smooth and creamy and its consistency works in a lot of recipes be it is savory dishes or even a dessert. They are known to grow throughout South and Central America for thousands of years. It is…
TGIF folks!! Aren’t you glad that Friday is back for a visit again? I am definitely elated although I know that I would be slogging away with the housework over the weekend considering that Eid is approaching next week. The week has been a drag and the only silver lining was this big bowl of Farfalle with Spinach and Orange…
Have I ever mentioned that I am a huge fan of mushrooms? I'm sure I must have made a reference about it somewhere but if some of you missed it, let me just scream it out loud. I LOVE MUSHROOMS! Remember the Easy Garlic Bread Recipe that I posted previously? Dipping chunks of the crunchy garlic bread in this Creamy Mushroom…
Back when I was younger (not that I am old now), the only garlic bread I had were the ones from Pizza Hut. It was always a treat. At least that’s what the young Maya thought! Obviously, I had no idea that homemade garlic bread would be so easy to make. I started making my own garlic bread about 4…
Whenever I have red & juicy tomatoes at home, my mind only goes 2 ways; a Bruschetta or a nice plate of Insalata Caprese. Since I also got a pack of fresh mozzarella, it had to be the latter. As easy and delicious a Caprese salad is, I was thinking would it not be easy to squeeze a whole blog…
I’m sitting on the couch and looking out at the world while having this Acai Berry Bowl. How much peaceful can my Sunday be? Okay fine. I’m lying. It IS Sunday and I AM sitting on my couch, but I am in my PJS, devouring two of these Acai Berry Bowls. Yup TWO and I am not even…