KACHORI

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There is samosa and then there is pakora but the height of Pakistani comfort snack/appetizer  is Kachori. A flaky pillow of crispy, buttery goodness filled with spicy aromatic ground beef/chicken makes it a heavenly snack. Crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, one bite and you’ll go all in. Pair it with Mint Chutney or Imli […]

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Ramzaan-As I remember it

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Last night I got into an argument with my 9-year-old. “All my friends are fasting and I am the only one who is not…..Tomorrow I will fast!!”. The Ramzaan environment in his school is pretty much the same as mine growing up back in Pakistan. His school is a global village with people from countries like Pakistan, India, […]

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OAT FLOUR CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS

I made these treats for my son’s “Doughnuts with Dad” party and everybody loved them. Since he is gluten-free and cannot have the store-bought goodies, I usually make such treats at home. This recipe is yeast free. The taste is pretty good and it is very easy to make. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups-  Gluten-Free Oat Flour 1/4 cup-  Rice Flour […]

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THREE TALES OF MY FATHER’S DRAGON

  Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon– Ruth Stiles Gannett   This is hands down one of the best kids trilogy ever written. The story revolves around a boy Elmer Elevator and a baby dragon Boris. The first book “My Father’s Dragon” is about a young boy Elmer Elevator who rescues a baby dragon from Wild Island […]

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