Maygu Sabzi – Herbed Shrimp with Saffron Butter in the Persian Manner
My father loves inviting people over for dinner. Throughout my childhood, I remember he would often call my mother in the morning from his office desk, telling her that his friend from work will join...
View ArticleNoon Berenj – Thumbprint Rice Flour Cookies with Saffron & Rosewater for...
The very joyous Nowruz – Persian New Year, is almost here and in honour of that, a group of 14 lovely Persian bloggers and I got together for a recipe round-up celebrating this vernal equinox, which...
View ArticleChana Masala – Chickpeas in the Pakistani Manner
This recipe is a little over ten years too late. I had promised to scribble it down for my dear friend, Gabi, after we devoured a plate of it, sitting on my bed, in my apartment in Rome, mopping up the...
View ArticleKarachi and My Family – Life Amidst the Bombings
A few weeks ago, I woke up a little after 6am and with my eyes half shut, I checked my iPhone, which I usually do before making my way into the kitchen for my morning caffè latte ritual. As I scrolled...
View ArticleStrawberry Rosewater Sour Cream Skillet Cake in the Persian Manner
I don’t have time in the mornings to make a proper breakfast for myself, so on most weekdays, I will have a slice of toast, usually pumpernickel or a spelt sourdough (this bakery in Roncesvalles makes...
View ArticleRoasted Peaches with Wild Blueberries
I don’t remember being told I did anything, “like a girl”, and if I did, I took it as a compliment, because I was the granddaughter of two very strong, intelligent matriarchs. In my home, doing...
View ArticleEid Mubarik – Risalamande with Strawberry Coulis
Recipe and Food Styling: Shayma Saadat; all photos in this post: Erik Putz An early Eid Mubarik to all of you! As part of a larger Hello! Magazine (Pakistan) feature on Spice Spoon, I was asked to...
View ArticleFilm Shoot for Fiesta Farms – Spice Spoon
I did a film shoot for Fiesta Farms in Toronto – more soon! In the meantime, here are some behind-the-scenes photos of the film shoot and a sneak peek of the Peach Galette I made, using some Pakistani...
View ArticleKofta Curry in the Pakistani Manner
I was commissioned to write a piece for Edible Toronto – I chose to write about a recipe I grew up eating, my Nani Ami’s spiced meatball curry, also known as Kofta Curry. This is a comforting Pakistani...
View ArticleSaffron-Scented Aubergine Stew in the Persian Manner
Mehregan Mubarik! Today, along with thirty other Persian food bloggers, we are celebrating Jashn-e-Mehregan – the ancient Persian festival to celebrate the Autumn Equinox. Historically, in ancient...
View ArticleCardamom Brownies – Spice Spoon in the New York Times
Hello and a Happy New Year to all of you! I apologise for being away from Spice Spoon for so long, but I am still here and plan to blog lots of new recipes this year. I am very active on Instagram, in...
View ArticleNowruz – Rosewater Shortbread with Chocolate and Pistachio
I was invited to write a little piece for the Express Tribune Magazine, published in partnership with The International New York Times, in Pakistan, about Nowruz (see article below) and how I celebrate...
View ArticleSpice Spoon on The Pool – An Easy Pakistani-Style Brunch Dish
Hello all – today I have written a piece for The Pool – The Pool makes interesting, inspiring, original content for busy women. Preparing brunch can seem daunting to many – but it need not be – here is...
View ArticleRose Ring Cake
Many of you have asked for the recipe of the cake I made in my workshop at A Taste of Persia Festival this weekend. The recipe first appeared in The Globe and Mail on December 1, 2015. (The recipes in...
View ArticleMy Globe and Mail Article – Naomi Duguid’s Taste of Persia
Hello, everyone. Wishing you all a Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. Lots of new things are happening in the Spice Spoon kitchen – there will be some easy and new recipes up on the...
View ArticlePlum Spoon Cake in the Pakistani Manner
Here it is – the recipe I promised all of you over on my Instagram page, for your Canadian Thanksgiving table this weekend – my Plum Spoon Cake. This cake is moist and reminds me of a steamed pudding;...
View ArticleSpice Spoon in GT Magazine October 1-15 Issue
Hello, everyone – I was featured in Pakistan’s GT Magazine – the link to full interview is here. Thanks so much for reading! Buon Weekend x
View ArticleMy Article in Food52 – Ami’s Aloo Anday
I wrote a piece for Food52 a few weeks ago – about the humble ‘Aloo Anday’ – the recipe is below (since this was for a US-based website, the measurements are in Imperial units). Ami’s Aloo Anday – Egg...
View ArticleShir Khurma – Vermicelli Pudding in the Afghan Manner
Serves 4-6 Ingredients: *2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or unsalted butter *150g (1 packet) roasted vermicelli, found in Pakistani or Indian specialty food stores, broken into small pieces by...
View ArticlePlant Based Cooking Masterclass
On June 3rd, I am hosting a Plant Based cooking workshop, you can see the details here and sign up!
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