Rafay Abbasi 
🍽️ Recipe: Honey Sesame Fried Feta Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 2–4 (as an appetizer) Ingredients Feta Cheese: 1 block (approx. 7 oz / 200g) of high-quality Greek sheep’s milk feta. Flour: ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging). Egg: 1 large egg, beaten (optional, but helps the crust stay thick). Sesame … Read more
Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies Description Tender, melt-in-your-mouth thumbprint cookies filled with silky lemon curd. The cookie base is lightly sweet and buttery, letting the citrus filling shine. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or whenever you want something sunny and cozy. Ingredients For the Cookies 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (100 g) … Read more
Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Boats with Orzo, Feta & Cherry Tomatoes… Ingredients For the Cucumber Boats: 4 medium cucumbers (English or Persian style) Salt, to sprinkle inside For the Filling: ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), halved ½ cup green or Kalamata olives, halved ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ … Read more
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Servings: 6 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 4–6 hours Ingredients Chicken: 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The Sauce Base: 1 packet (0.7 oz) dry Italian salad dressing mix. The Creaminess: 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened and cubed. The Liquid: 1 can (10.5 oz) … Read more
🍍 Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20–25 minutes Servings: 4 Method: Oven or Grill Ingredients Chicken: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks. Pineapple: 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (canned works too, just drain well). Vegetables: 1 large red bell pepper (chopped) … Read more
Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Chicken This dish creates a light, savory gravy as it cooks, making it perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or roasted vegetables. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4–6 hours (Low) or 3 hours (High) Servings: 4–6 Ingredients Category Item Amount Protein Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred) 2 … Read more
Golden Crispy Potato Pancakes (Latkes) Potato pancakes are the ultimate comfort food—crispy and golden on the outside, tender and savory on the inside. Known as Latkes in Jewish tradition or Reibekuchen in Germany, these versatile fritters bridge the gap between a side dish and a main course. They are a brilliant way to turn humble … Read more
🍽️ Recipe: German-Style Kraut & Pork Chops Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 4 Bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick) 2 tbsp Butter or bacon fat 1 Large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 Large Granny Smith apple, peeled and shredded 2 lbs (32 oz) Sauerkraut, drained and … Read more