Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe – Quick & Easy
The Instant Pot is so popular these days, why would we not have an Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe? We all live busy lives and we try to feed ourselves and our families nutritious food. That's not always easy. If you are Muslim you know that suhoor (the morning meal before...
Afghan Bolani – Air Fryer – Ground Beef and Sweet Potato
Afghan bolani is a signature dish if Afghanistan. You can find bolani sold all along the markets in my country. If you are Afghan and reading this post you are probably like "what, ground beef and sweet potato?" Before the bolani police come after me, I have the...
Shor Nakhod Dip – An Afghan Cooks Original
Shor Nakhod Dip was inspired by the beloved Afghan food, shor nakhod. This simple chickpea and potato dish is most comparable to an American potato salad. I was looking to make an interesting dip that I could share for family gatherings and it dawned on me that the...
Afghan Nachos – An Afghan Cooks Exclusive
Afghan nachos do not have deep historical roots in Afghanistan. I was just being silly. But, they are delicious. The idea for Afghan nachos came after a brainstorming session with my Afghan Cooks team. I wanted to find a way to make nachos that had a distinctly Afghan...
Qaimaq Chai – Afghan Pink Milk Tea Recipe
Qiamaq or Afghan Pink Milk Tea is one of the most involve teas you will ever make in your life. However, if you have the time for this special treat you will have some happy guests. The rich clotted cream on top, along with the stunning presentation of a pink chai, is...
Afghan Ashak or Aushak Afghan Dumplings
Afghan Ashak or Aushak Afghan dumplings are a popular dish for both Afghans and non-Afghans alike. They can been seen at fancy parties or wedding dinners. They do take a lot of time but are worth it. Ashak (or "gandana") are a dumpling filled with leeks and,...
Leg of Lamb Marinade
Everyone gets excited when they see leg of lamb on the menu, right? Don't you want to know the secret Leg of Lamb Marinade so that you can make that recipe right at home? You are in luck, I have an amazing recipe for you. We borrow from some age-old Afghan traditional...
Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
This chocolate banana bread recipe is not Afghan, but I'm Afghan and I made it. Plus, it is delicious. You will never make another banana bread recipe again. Epicurious has an entire article on four things that they think make a delicious banana bread. My recipe does...
Instant Chai Recipe – 3 Chai Mixes for Great Gifts
What greater gift than Instant Chai Recipe in a cute jar with a ribbon around it. Some of your friends may not be used to drinking anything other than plain hot tea. Gifting one (or all) of these instant chai recipes is a way to introduce great teas from around the...
Afghan Creme Roll – cream rolls
Afghan creme roll are delicious. First, you can buy the creme roll molds at amazon here. This recipe goes amazing with our Afghan chai. You can watch me make that here. Before you print the recipe off, please click the red box below and subscribe to the YouTube...