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  • Veggie Pizza Cups Recipe

    Veggie Pizza Cups Recipe

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    As a child I was not the veggie lover I am today.When my mommy cooked veggies, I was apprehensive. Vegetables? Ew! A few years have passed since then and I love veggies of all shapes and sizes.  

    This weekend, I had a day off and I decided to cook nothing but finger foods. I knew I wanted veggie pizza, but I wanted something more convenient and easier to eat. I have found that when I make veggie pizza in the flat pizza style, it can be a little messy to eat because the toppings want to fall off. So, I did a quick Youtube search and found the recipe I used as inspiration for my Veggie Pizza Cups.

    Veggie Pizza Cups

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
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    Ramadan is coming and with it comes family get-together’s and parties. And if you need an easy to make appetizer recipe for your next party, then you should try this Veggie Pizza Cups. There’s no reason for buying store made appetizers when they’re so easy to make, fun & cheap and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next party. Don’t slave away in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the party!

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe

    The idea may seem daunting at first but I hope by now I’ve got you well acquainted with handling different types of pizza’s. Be it: my The Perfect pizza dough recipe used to make not just this beautiful Baby Chicken Bread but also these cute little Mini Pizza Cups. Or this super easy and frugal recipe for Pizza Paratha. And how can we forget, my all-time favorite, the soft puffy Pizza Rolls …O’so good!

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
    Cute little Veggie Pizza Cups in Oven

    It’s one of my favorite finger food. It’s amazing that just a few basic ingredients can come together into something so delicious.  For topping, I decided to use mixed veggies (corn, carrot, capsicum, green onion) and mushrooms in these because they’re my favorites veggies, but you could easily mix it up and use any toppings you like. I really do recommend making it as listed though, because these were just perfect. It tastes just like you’re eating a slice of pizza! Don’t skip out on the Italian Seasoning either – I think it adds a lot of flavor.

    They tasted delicious and impressed my family without making a mess. I will definitely be making them again this holiday season.

    Veggie Pizza Cups recipe
    Photo: These bite-sized Veggie Pizza Cups are perfect for picky eaters.

    These Veggie Pizza Cups can be used for appetizers, party snacks, a light lunch, the first course of a dinner. Perfect party for picky eaters.

    It would freeze well if you decided to double the batch. Enjoy 🙂

    Check it out the Veggie Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

    I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

    Happy Cooking!!

  • Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

    Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

    For anyone who really likes burgers, try this recipe, you will love these Lamb Burgers, the perfect, protein-packed meal.Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour And they’re reliably tender and juicy, even when cooked to well done.
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    Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

    For anyone who really likes burgers, try this recipe, you will love these Lamb Burgers, the perfect, protein-packed meal.Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour And they’re reliably tender and juicy, even when cooked to well done.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For The Burger Patties

    • 500 gm minced lamb
    • 1 small onion minced
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
    • 2 tablspoon choped mint leaves
    • 2 tablespoon chopped freshly parlsey
    • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese optional
    • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
    • a pinch Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    For The Burger

    • 4 burger buns
    • 1 cup coleslaw salad
    • few tomato slices
    • salad leaves

    For Coleslaw

    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 small carrot grated
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • a pinch of salt and pepper

    Instructions

    To make Coleslaw

    • Make coleslaw by combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Top with fresh mint leaves to add a delicious flavour to your lamb burgers.

    To Make Lamb Burgers

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degree C.
    • Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil.
    • For the dry rub, pound all the ingredients in a pestle and mortar until combined.
    • Take it out in a mixing bowl and divide the minced mixture into 4 pieces.
    • Pat each piece into a ball then squash into a burger, about 1.5 cm thick.
    • Place the burgers on the greased baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil over the burger patties and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how well you like your burgers done.
    • You can cook burgers on your barbecue grill or in a griddle pan for 6 to 7 minutes each side, or until done to your liking.
    • Don’t worry if you think they look burnt, that’s just a combination of the spices, the caramelising lamb fat and the smoke.
    • When the burgers are nearly ready, toast the buns on the side of the barbecue or griddle pan.
    • To serve, spread some coleslaw on the toasted buns, top with the burger patties, tomato and olives and squash them into the buns. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve this really tasty, easy homemade burger recipe with your favorite toppings.
    Extra-Bonus Tips:
    For the salad, place the lettuce leaves, mint and edible flowers in a bowl, dress with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil and tap over the pomegranate seeds to add little capsules of sweetness. Delicious!
  • Homemade Lamb Burgers with Coleslaw Recipe

    Homemade Lamb Burgers with Coleslaw Recipe

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    This homemade Lamb Burgers recipe is so quick and simple to make, with just few ingredients. You won’t want to buy ready-made ever again!

    Homemade Lamb Burgers

    Homemade Lamb Burgers

     Lamb burgers are a wonderful alternative to beef burgers and are incredibly easy to make and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour. They can be served with homemade coleslaw, oven-baked Potato Wedges or with a delicious Homemade Hummus.

    Homemade Lamb Burgers recipe
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    The lamb, however lean, is rich, packed with protein and nutrients and earthy in flavor. Lamb and herbs are both champions of spring and when combined into a burger and met with a hot grill or pan it marks the intersection of spring and summer.

    Homemade Lamb Burgers recipe
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    The burger is simply adorned with creamy cabbage coleslaw, and a tomato seared over the grill to encourage sweetness and to create a texture that melts into the burger. This is the sort of burger that calls for a soft bun; a brioche or potato roll are both great contenders.

    These burgers do not fall apart. However, if you want them more dense and hard you can use organic cornstarch. Buy organic to stay away from nasty GMOs.

    Homemade Lamb Burgers recipe
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    This recipe is really quite simple and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Use whatever mix of fresh herbs you have on hand keeping to mostly the light leafy ones like mint (lamb LOVES mint) parsley, chives, dill, basil, etc. The lamb mince gives these burgers an excellent texture, but the recipe works equally well with minced beef or chicken, turkey.

    Homemade Lamb Burgers recipe
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    It actually doubles as the perfect party food because you can prepare and cook the burgers and coleslaw in advance and just heat them up and prepare the burger buns when needed so you spend more time with guests rather than in the kitchen. IMPRESS guests at your barbecue with these succulent Homemade Lamb burgers, also perfect for simple suppers.

    Homemade Lamb Burgers recipe
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    Some Tips to make The Tasty Homemade Lamb Burgers

    I’ve added the full recipe below. However here are a few tips…

    1. Keep it simple – There are lots of recipes out there that add all sorts to the burgers. In my opinion it’s just not necessary. I use just few simple ingredients – lamb mince, herb seasoning (my fav seasoning), little cheese, egg and bread crumbs.
    2. That said, once you can make a great basic burger than why not start having a play with flavorings, you can add all sorts of herbs and spices. I even sometimes go for a hidden cheesy center!
    3. Don’t go too lean with your mince. There’s a bit of olive oil added to meat to tenderize and add in a bit of fat. I love the how lean lamb is but for the grill a bit of fat helps to ensure the burgers stay tender and juicy.
    4. In all my other recipes with mince I use extra lean so cut down on the fat. However, when you’re making something so simple a little extra fat tastes better.
    5. The better the mince the better the burger. These burgers are simple lamb mince with herbs to enhance the flavour. If you buy rubbish mince then there’s no disguising it with other ingredients.
    6. Don’t play around with it while it’s cooking. The more you play with it, the more of the juices will flow out and it’ll make your burger drier.

    Check it out the Homemade Lamb Burger with Coleslaw recipe and printable version here!!

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    Homemade Lamb Burger Recipe

    For anyone who really likes burgers, try this recipe, you will love these Lamb Burgers, the perfect, protein-packed meal.Lamb burgers make a great change from beef and the spicy rub gives full-on Asian flavour And they’re reliably tender and juicy, even when cooked to well done.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For The Burger Patties

    • 500 gm minced lamb
    • 1 small onion minced
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
    • 2 tablspoon choped mint leaves
    • 2 tablespoon chopped freshly parlsey
    • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese optional
    • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
    • a pinch Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    For The Burger

    • 4 burger buns
    • 1 cup coleslaw salad
    • few tomato slices
    • salad leaves

    For Coleslaw

    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 small carrot grated
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • a pinch of salt and pepper

    Instructions

    To make Coleslaw

    • Make coleslaw by combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Top with fresh mint leaves to add a delicious flavour to your lamb burgers.

    To Make Lamb Burgers

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degree C.
    • Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil.
    • For the dry rub, pound all the ingredients in a pestle and mortar until combined.
    • Take it out in a mixing bowl and divide the minced mixture into 4 pieces.
    • Pat each piece into a ball then squash into a burger, about 1.5 cm thick.
    • Place the burgers on the greased baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil over the burger patties and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how well you like your burgers done.
    • You can cook burgers on your barbecue grill or in a griddle pan for 6 to 7 minutes each side, or until done to your liking.
    • Don’t worry if you think they look burnt, that’s just a combination of the spices, the caramelising lamb fat and the smoke.
    • When the burgers are nearly ready, toast the buns on the side of the barbecue or griddle pan.
    • To serve, spread some coleslaw on the toasted buns, top with the burger patties, tomato and olives and squash them into the buns. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve this really tasty, easy homemade burger recipe with your favorite toppings.
    Extra-Bonus Tips:
    For the salad, place the lettuce leaves, mint and edible flowers in a bowl, dress with the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil and tap over the pomegranate seeds to add little capsules of sweetness. Delicious!

     I do hope that your plans for this holiday weekend teeter more to the side of savoring than that of to-doing.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

    Happy Cooking!!

  • Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

    Use your leftover mashed potatoes to make mashed potato pancakes! Soft and fluffy with a crispy outside.
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    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

    Use your leftover mashed potatoes to make mashed potato pancakes! Soft and fluffy with a crispy outside.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups leftover mashed Potatoes
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 green onion chopped
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese optional
    • 1/4 cup plain flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon herb seasoning
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil

    For Garnishing

    • green onion thinly sliced
    • sour cream or garlic mayo

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, combine together the mashed potatoes, eggs, cheese, flour and green onions.
    • Season with salt, pepper and herb seasoning.
    • Mix well.
    • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil.
    • Drop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot pan in 6 mounds and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Then flip and cook until cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.
    • Remove from the pan and keep warm.
    • Heat the remaining oil and cook the rest of the pancakes.
    • Garnish pancakes with chopped green onion.
    • Serve with sour cream or garlic mayo if desired.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    They can be topped with sour cream, roasted chicken bits, sautéed veggies, ketchup, sausage and eggs, basically anything you might have handy!
  • Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe

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    An essential part of the culinary heritage of Pakistan is the celebration of food with family and friends embedded in the concept of ‘dawat’ (feast). And anyone who hosts a ‘dawat’ (feast) knows that there’s always leftovers to deal with. As delicious as Pakistani Dawats (feast) are, you can only have so much roasted meat and stuffing for a meal. Instead of having the same food for the next day, transform the dishes into new ones!

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

    Last week, we hosted a ‘Family Dinner’ and made the ‘Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes. We usually use leftover roasted meat for a sandwich or rolls with the apricot or mint chutney (sauce), gravy and stuffing, but what about the mashed potatoes? Add some flour, egg and cheese and turn them into mashed potato pancakes! Great for breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish or light dinner . A Perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe
    A Perfect way to enjoy leftover potatoes and the flavor combinations are endless!

    I love making these Potato Pancakes whenever I have leftover mashed potatoes so I don’t feel like I’m eating the same thing the next day. Serving size will change depending on how much mashed potatoes you have leftover. This works best with cold mashed potatoes.

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe
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    These are as easy to make as normal pancakes – just mix together the mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, cheese, green onions and seasoning. Then cook the batter in a large pan until golden brown.

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

    With their crispy exterior and creamy, cheesy center, there’s not much to dislike here. I recommend topping these with a sour cream or garlic mayo. 

    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe
    Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

    You can really get creative with the seasonings and add ins in this easy recipe!  Pretty much anything in your fridge is game… add some spices & herbs, a little bit of meat/protein and whatever veggies you have on hand!

    Remember to revel in your own amazingness for reducing food waste, saving time and making the best breakfast ever 🙂

    Check it out the Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe and printable version here!!

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

    What are your holiday traditions guys? I would love to hear some from you all. Are there recipes passed down to you from your grand mom? Or the one from many generations? Share them all in comments below.

    Happy Cooking!!

  • The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers.
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    The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet 8-10 ounces spaghetti

    For Sauce

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 clove garlic minced
    • 1 cup Italian Tomato sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 12 fresh basil leaves chopped

    For Meatballs

    • 2 pounds chicken mince you can use any lean meat e.g. lamb, mutton, beef
    • 2 slices white soft bread crusts removed
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 1 large egg lightly beaten
    • 2 clove garlic minced
    • 4 tablespoon parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

    For Topping

    • Parmesan Cheese grated (optional)
    • Basil Leaves

    Instructions

    To Make Spaghetti Sauce

    • First make spaghetti sauce in a large pot.
    • Sauté garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
    • Add tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings (except basil).
    • Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered while you make the meatballs. Lower the heat if it splatters but keep it bubbling.

    To make the meatballs

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken mince, garlic, bread slices, Parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, basil and a splash of milk.
    • Mix together well with hands.
    • Roll into 16 ( around 2-inch) balls and place on a cookie sheet.
    • Place cookie sheet into the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
    • Gently add meatballs to pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times during the simmer.

    To Make Spaghetti

    • While meatballs cooked, put on water for spaghetti and cook per package directions.
    • Just before serving, add basil to the sauce.
    • Drain spaghetti and stir in some of the sauce.
    • Sprinkle with extra Parmesan (if like).
    • Top with meatballs and basil leaves.
    • Delicious Spaghetti Meatballs are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve warm over cooked spaghetti.
  • The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

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    How are you all doing? Did anything exciting happen lately? I am sorry for my absence, life has kept me, but I have a free few days a head of me to be around more.

    Let’s Start Today’s Post with some Food for the Soul  

    “Expectation is the root of all heartache”.  _William Shakespeare

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    I guess I need not say much about the quote I am sharing with all of you today. I am a person of high expectations – despite trying to develop myself into a better person and having reduced my level of expectation from all around me, I have not reached the level where I would have zero expectation.

    I guess it is not human to reach that kind of a stage, but still I would love to reach a stage where my expectations are so low that it does not guarantee any heartbreaks if things don’t happen just like how I want it to be. I really don’t know whether I will ever reach that situation but yes, I am trying…

    It’s Getting Cold . Now Let’s Have Some Food Talk To Warm & Nourish Our Soul!!

    Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti Meatballs

    What’s better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night?  Today I want to share a recipe that feels, to me, like the closest you can get to “comfort food” during Whole 30.

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    Can’t stop, won’t stop with the Comfort Food recipes this winter. ♡

    For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers. While the spaghetti sauce cooks, you’ll make the meatballs and while the meatballs cook, you’ll boil your pasta. Makes 16 meatballs, two per person. I made these meatballs with chicken mince , but you can use whatever ground meat you’d like to use, actually(beef, lamb, turkey). They are super soft, tender  and juicy because they cook right in the sauce and I used fresh bread crumbs and not dried ones.The sauce is my Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce and I just add the meatballs (& spaghetti) to make this a complete meal… but don’t forget the salad.

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

    This is really a quick and easy recipe because the sauce takes 5 minutes of prep and the meatballs take 10 minutes to put together. Then it all cooks in one pot and you have the most delicious spaghetti dinner. 

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

    Whether you’re having company or a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs. Try my easy recipe and you’ll see why they call it comfort food. They really just melt in your mouth. 

    Here’s your go-to, foolproof, The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs recipe you’ll never want to be without.

    I have also posted Mince Macaroni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pasta home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Dinner Making!!

  • Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

    Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

    The best flavors of Italian food meets macaroni, mince & Italian seasoning in this savory and irresistible dish.
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    Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

    The best flavors of Italian food meets macaroni, mince & Italian seasoning in this savory and irresistible dish.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm mince meat lamb, beef, chicken your choice
    • 400 gm macaroni
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large onion minced
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 cup italian Pasta Sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
    • 1 teaspoon herb seasoning
    • Salt to taste
    • For Garnishing
    • green or black olives
    • basil leaves
    • cheese optional

    Instructions

    • Cook macaroni till el dente. Drain and set aside.
    • Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
    • Saute onion, ginger and garlic in oil for few minutes or until t starts changing color and gets aromatic.
    • Add minced meat and cook for 5-10 minutes or it start changing color.
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients from Pasta sauce to salt and cook on low heat for around 20 minutes or until the mince is done.
    • Add water little by little to ensure that the mince does not stick to the pan.
    • Once the mince is cooked, add in the drained macaroni and give it a nice mix to ensure the all spices covers the macaroni.
    • Keep on low flame with tight lid for around 5 minutes.
    • Turn the heat off and take it out in a serving dish.
    • Garnish with olives and fresh basil.
    • You can top with some cheese. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve warm!
  • Keema Macaroni Recipe (Mince Macaroni)

    Keema Macaroni Recipe (Mince Macaroni)

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    Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni)

     Pasta, for me, is the ultimate comfort food.  I love anything to do with pasta or macaroni, as they are my go-to on my lazy days. Today i am sharing a super easy Keema Macaroni recipe for busy weeknight Meals. One dish I make quite frequently when I have some mince is this one. Nice and simple, full of flavors.

    Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)
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    This ain’t your ordinary pasta. With flavors bursting out from every corner, this one is delicious! To make it more unique and give a distinct flavor, I have used my ever favorite Italian Pasta Sauce. 

    Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)
    Photo: Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)

    You can use any macaroni for this recipe, but I totally recommend trying elbow or something that can help hold all of those tiny pieces of mince. I used my favorite whole wheat pasta. Cook it al dente according to package instructions.

    While the pasta is cooking, saute up an onion and mince until cooked.  Then add in some garlic, herb seasoning and pasta sauce.  And once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the saute pan. I would add a dollop cheese or mayonnaise to make it more moist and gulp it down!

    Isn’t that to easy?? Easy enough even for a weekday night? Of Course Yes!!

    Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)
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    This is a really delicious pasta dish and the taste of the basil really comes through beautifully. The minced meat balances out the starch of the macaroni really well. A perfect dance of herb and spice ensues in your mouth…That you have to experience!

    As you can see, the recipe is just as good and vibrant and delicious as ever.  🙂

    Keema Macaroni ( Mince Macaroni)
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    Some Tips for the Perfectly Cooked Keema Macaroni:

    1. Never cook your macaroni in boiling hot water, it destroys the outer layer of the macaroni however you may not realize it. So, always throw in your macaroni or whatsoever in simmering water, a stage before boiling for best results.
    2. Always add a reasonable amount of salt to water, in which you will be cooking your macaroni.
    3. Once your macaroni has been boiled, strain it, take it out of the hot water and quickly rinse them in cold or regular tap water and the set aside. This stops the macaroni from further cooking, which results in soggy, dull and bland macaroni.
    4. Once you throw macaroni into your dish, let it cook and absorb the wonderful flavours of the dish, by letting it sit in the pan for 2-3 minutes with the lid closed and on slowest flame. Macaroni is bland, has no particular flavour so this step is very critical as well as rewarding.

    Check it out the Keema Macaroni (Mince Macaroni) recipe and printable version here!!

    Recipe Note’s:

    1. You can use any pasta of choice , i like the taste of brown rice pasta compared to others.
    2. You can add veggies e.g. carrots, capsicum, green peas if you like. Everything in this recipe is optional. Go as you please. Play with flavours.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #Recipestable. I’d love to see what you cook!

    What are your holiday traditions guys? I would love to hear some from you all. Are there recipes passed down to you from your grand mom? Or the one from many generations? Share them all in comments below.

    Happy Cooking!!

  • Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    This easy dessert can be quickly made for festive occasions. Surprise everyone and get loads of compliments by making this easy egg pudding.
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
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    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    This easy dessert can be quickly made for festive occasions. Surprise everyone and get loads of compliments by making this easy egg pudding.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • 6 eggs
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1/2 cup castor sugar
    • 1 can 14 ounce. condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon. vanilla extract
    • a pinch of ground nutmeg OR cinnamon optional
    • grated chocolate option

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F or 170°C.
    • Heat milk in a small saucepan until very hot but not bubbly.
    • Meanwhile, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt in medium bowl until blended but not foamy;
    • slowly stir in hot milk.
    • Add condensed milk and nutmeg powder beat until mixed well.
    • Pour pudding batter through a strainer (to prevent bubbles from forming) into your pudding-
    • mold.
    • Cover the mold with aluminum foil.
    • Place pudding pan on rack in the center of the preheated oven; pour very hot water into the pan
    • (hot-water bath) to within 1/2 inch of top of pudding mold.
    • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean, centers will still be soft.
    • Remove pudding mold from water bath.
    • COOL on wire rack 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Once it’s baked, invert onto a plate. Garnish with grated chocolate and cream. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.
  • Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding Recipe

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding Recipe

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    This Egg Pudding. Wow.

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Egg Pudding

     Have you ever wanted something so bad you think you’d die if you don’t have it? And when you think you’ve finally gotten it, its snatched away from you?

    If yes, then this Egg Pudding is especially for you.

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Eat it warm, eat it cold; it provides comfort like no other.

    Egg pudding is just one of those things that never fails to bring a smile on your face or warmth to your toes. Its rich, its smooth, and it is so so SO easy to make even my fogged up brain can whip it up. Just needs a little bit of patience and whole lot of whisking!

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Egg Pudding was my most favorite treat growing up. This easy dessert can be quickly made for festive occasions. Surprise everyone and get loads of compliments by making this easy egg pudding. 

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Here’s a recipe for making a easy, simple, yet rich, smooth and satisfying egg pudding. I made this for my family and it totally rocked!! They said it was the most creamiest and richest egg pudding they’ve ever tasted. I never had any leftovers, and it would never be enough for them (lol). The only thing I WOULD get however, would be requests to make more!

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    The creamy texture of this soft-smooth pudding is so inviting, you could call it comfort food. This recipe for egg pudding has a pleasant vanilla flavor complemented by cinnamon or nutmeg. This is the best dessert. I like it most for its sponginess. And it is also very easy to make with in 35 minutes.

    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding
    Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding

    Some Important Tips to Make Best Egg Pudding: 

    Learn how to make best Egg Pudding by following these tips and tricks.

    1. One-dish Pudding: Recipe can be baked in lightly greased 1-1/2 qt. soufflé or baking dish. Pour hot water to within 1 inch of top of dish. Increase baking time to 35 to 40 minutes.
    2. No-mess pouring: Make pudding in a bowl with a pouring lip, or transfer it to a large glass measure, to make filling pudding cups easier and neater.
    3. For perfectly smooth custard: Strain it through a sieve when filling pudding cups or baking dish to remove any tough egg strands.
    4. Don’t skip the hot-water bath. A hot water bath, insulates the pudding from the direct heat of the oven and promotes even cooking so the edges don’t overcook before the center is done. Very hot tap water will do.
    5. When is it done? Baked Pudding  should be removed from the oven (and water bath) before the center is completely set. The center will jiggle slightly when dish or cup is gently shaken. Pudding will continue to “cook” after it’s removed and center will firm up quickly. Over baked Pudding may curdle.
    6. The knife test: Test for doneness with a thin-bladed knife. Insert knife about 1 inch from the center of the dish. If knife is clean when pulled out, the pudding is done. If pudding clings to the blade, bake a few minutes longer and test again.
    7. Serving Options: You can have this yummy dessert by adding dry fruits, jelly or caramel, but today I am making the basic one. 

    If you are craving for something sweet yet easy dessert in this foggy weather, nothing could be better than this Egg Pudding.  Do try it, your kids are going to fall in love with this proteins and calcium rich dessert. You can also serve this dessert for your next party and this will definitely not going to disappoint your guests.

    Check it out the Easy Smooth & Rich Egg Pudding recipe and printable version here!!

     I have also posted Hot Chocolate Pudding Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pudding. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Baking!!

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  • Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    This creamy and velvety Karahi Butter will melt in your mouth. So Delicious!!
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    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    This creamy and velvety Karahi Butter will melt in your mouth. So Delicious!!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 6
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    • Ingredients;
    • 2-1/2 lb skinless chicken cut in small pieces
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • 2 medium size tomatoes chopped
    • 2 tablespoon grated gignger
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 cup garlic water grind 1 garlic blub with 1 cup of water
    • 5 green chilies finely chopped
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup fresh cream
    • 1/4 cup cooking oil
    • 4 tablespoon ground cashews optional
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds roasted & crushed
    • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds roasted & crushed
    • 2 teaspoon salt or according to taste
    • 2 teaspoon crushed red chilies
    • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves optional
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppers

    For Garnishing

    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
    • few green chilies
    • lemon slices

    Instructions

    • Heat 4 tablespoon oil in a deep wok(karahi) over medium heat.
    • Add onions and cook until the onions are translucent and soft but have not started to brown.
    • Add grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add chicken. Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken start to change color.
    • Now add tomato, lemon juice and garlic water.
    • Add roasted coriander, cumin, salt and red chilli powder while stirring.
    • Keep it covered for 10-15 minutes or until all water dries up.
    • Remove the lid. Increase the flame.
    • Add yogurt and cook it on a higher flame for 5 minutes.
    • Add grounded cashews, fenugreek leaves, green chilies, and black pepper.
    • Cook and stir well.
    • Add fresh cream and cook until sauce is thickened and oil comes on top.
    • Now add fresh coriander and ginger slices.
    • Sprinkle garam masala over it.
    • Add a knob of butter and stir well.
    • Delicious Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi) is ready to serve. Enjoy! YUM YUM!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with hot naan and Mint Raita.
  • Karahi Butter Chicken Recipe (Makhni Karahi)

    Karahi Butter Chicken Recipe (Makhni Karahi)

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    Assalam-o-Alaikum, how are you? Yep, it’s been almost a month since we met. First things first…I had my mid-term exams, so I was lil busy with studying and the other stuff in my life.
    However this gap between us wasn’t planned. I was hoping to catch up with you in between, but it didn’t work out.

    My celebration “yay, exam is over!”

    Finally exams are over I’m finally free to do whatever I want (blogging, eating yummy food, spending time with my plants)😌
    Anyways, the first thing I wanted to do was to just pop in here & say a quick hi to you. I hope you roll into the weekend in a joyous mood! May your day be as fantastic as you are!

    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    To release some exams stress, I made this butter karahi by twisting my Father’s recipe…delicious goodness. Can’t wait to share it with you. He used to make the best food. He was an expert on how to make a really good Butter Chicken. Saying that, I’m not too sure how He would feel about this Karahi Butter Chicken version that I’m currently loving.

    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)
    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    Name me one thing that doesn’t taste better with a few dollops of cream, a knob or so of butter, a splash of milk, lashings of ghee.

    I’ll bet you’re having a hard time thinking up something. It’s a truth of the culinary world that these things all enhance the eating experience of many foods, sweet and savory foods alike and curries are no exception to this.

    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)
    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

    Take this Karahi Butter Chicken ( Makhni Karahi), for example. I’ve taken the traditional Chicken Karahi dish and made it the way we all love, with the very flavours we all adore and then finished it up with a hearty amount of butter. What does this do? This fills every bite with the very same flavours we desire, along with a moreish, rich bite to it. Every bite tastes like a buttery dream, I tell you. This creamy and velvety gravy will melt in your mouth. 

    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)
    Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi)

     

    Bismillah, let’s begin!

    Check it out the Karahi Butter Chicken (Makhni Karahi) recipe and printable version here!!

     Recipe Note’s

    My final words before I give you the recipe – my Father was an expert at Karahi’s and he always told me what with chicken Karahis, you must work fast. Have all the ingredients chopped up beforehand if you can, and cook the entire thing on high heat. Stirring constantly is imperative, otherwise you risk burning the curry or having it stick to the pan. Skimp on half the oil or butter if  you must, but I wouldn’t recommend it as a Karahi dish isn’t truly a Karahi dish without its butter or oil.

    I have also posted Restaurant Style Lahori Mutton Karahi and Kebab Karahi which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Karahi at home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy Karahi Making!!

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  • Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

    Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

    Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.
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    Mini Pizza Cups Recipe

    Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.
    Prep Time 40 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For Pizza Dough

    • 2-1/2 cups plain or all purpose flour
    • 4 tablespoon oil
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
    • 1 teaspoon castor sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 pinches of baking powder
    • warm milk with a bit of water for kneading

    For Mini Pizza Cups

    • 1 cup pizza Sauce or Ketchup Recipe here
    • 1 cup cooked chicken
    • 1 small Capsicum chopped
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 5-6 black Olives thinly sliced
    • 1 cup mozzarella Cheese grated
    • Italian herb Seasoning for topping
    • 1 teaspoon oil for greasing

    Instructions

    To Make Dough

    • Mix all the dry ingredients and the oil in a bowl or food processor, then gradually add the warm milk a little at a time.
    • Knead it into a soft dough.
    • Dab a touch of oil all over the dough, then cover it and place it somewhere warm.
    • Leave it to rise to double its size, takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on the weather.
    • Once ready, punch down the dough and then divide it into 18 equal balls.
    • Grease 24 cups muffin pan with oil or butter and set aside.
    • Roll each dough ball out into a circle of about quarter inch thickness, then gently place it in the cup hole of the pan, patting it gently to fit the shape.
    • Repeat this method with the rest of the balls.
    • Next, spread a light layer of pizza sauce in each cup. Then add the chicken, capsicum and onions.
    • Sprinkle some cheese over the filling and drizzle some ketchup over the top of each cup.
    • Top with olives and herb seasoning.
    • Allow the pizza cups to rest and rise for 20 minutes, then preheat the oven at 180 degree C.
    • Bake them for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the dough is cooked through.
    • Remove the pizza cups from the pan and allow them to rest on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
    • Delicious Mini Pizza Cups are ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Note’s:
    These delicious Mini Pizza cups can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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    Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 150 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat.

    Mini Pizza Cups
    Mini Pizza Cups

    Mini Pizza Cups

    I’m sure you’ve all heard of or made Pizza Cupcakes or  Pizza Muffins before. But as simple or obvious as this recipe seems, sometimes we need a good reminder of the un-fussy classics. Sometimes you don’t have time or the right ingredients to make an elaborate meal. When this happens, it’s good to have something simple and inexpensive to fall back on.

    Mini Pizza Cups recipe

    Healthy, Budget Friendly Mini Pizza Cups? Yes, Yes, and Yes!

    Mini Pizza Cups recipe
    Mini Pizza Cups

    If you’re crazy about pizza like me, but can’t justify eating it as much as you’d like, this is a great recipe for you. I used leftover pizza dough, chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tablespoon or so of cheese on each mini pizza. Considering each pizza cup base 60 calories, the shredded chicken & cheese about 40 calories, and the rest of the ingredients were vegetables, I’m guessing each pizza had about 150 calories. This is not scientific, but it’s my best guess.

    Mini Pizza Cups
    Mini Pizza Cups

    An interesting and fun way to present your pizzas. These cute little pizza cups will delight anyone, especially kids. Have your children create their own pizzas, and get creative with the toppings. Perfectly shaped and easy to handle, they make for a great addition to lunch boxes or for picnics and road trips.

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    Mini Pizza Cups

    Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

    Check it out the Mini Pizza Cups recipe and printable version here!!

    I have also posted My Fav French Bread Pizza Recipe and Pizza Rolls Recipe which are another easiest & tastiest version of making Pizza. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

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  • Go Go Restaurant Review

    Go Go Restaurant Review

    Well this is the first time I am writing a review for any of the food place in Lahore. I am a big foodie and have been visiting many places very often. But from now, I’ll try to update my readers regularly about different food places, hotels , restaurants, food chains, even roadside food stalls and much more. 

    So my today review is about an old Roadside Go Go Restaurant.

    No more shopping til you drop. I was so hungry while doing shopping on mall road and I wanted some good food, real right thing to satisfy my taste buds. Then this sign board just caught my eye. In a jiff I decided to go there to satisfy my hunger. 

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    Review: Go Go Restaurant – OLD IS GOLD 

    foodblogger-bushrahGo Go Restaurant is a Small restaurant hidden in a strip mall and they have a history of 50 years of hospitality.  

    I had visited this place after a decade to recall & refresh some childhood memories. This fast food restaurant was one of my favorites in childhood. I had many pleasant memories in that restaurant. Good Meal brings back so many childhood memories lol those were the days mann!

    I took a deep breath and imagined my father is here and we are enjoying Club Sandwiches together. Cheers! 

    You know that expression, “I’was so hungry, I could eat a whale! Oh…” No? Good. And if there’s one thing in life that you can be sure about (besides death and taxes), it’s the joy of eating yummy food!

    Old days revived,the same taste, the same food, same old memories. 

     They have a history of serving one of the yummy burgers. Their simple chicken burger’s awesome. They have maintained their food quality but their service ambiance quality has been dropped. They need to open another branch with good service and better seating.

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    GO GO RESTAURANT ~ 50 Years Of Hospitality

    Service

    Their club sandwiches and Finger Fish  are very good, but their service ambiance quality has been dropped. They need to open another branch with good service and better seating.

    Waitress were very friendly and helpful (i.e., always ready to take photographs for guests) and our food was served quickly. It took about about 10 mins. Pleasantly surprised. 

    Order

    Their menu, of course, had lots of options! Chicken burgers, cheese burgers, beef burgers, Sandwiches, Drinks, Shashlik etc. Watching me clueless, their guy started suggesting me their hot sellers. So, my order was as follows: Finger Fish, French Fries and Simple Sandwich & Coleslaw Salad  ~ the perfect cure for the cold weather.  It was a complete meal I would say. 

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    Food

    Sandwiches were Incredibly so good. Finger Fish was flavorful and crunchy but few pieces were over burned (dark brown color was not eye appealing).French fries had  a pure desi nice flavour and the crispy, yet moist inside. The  Fries were tasted just like original home-made fries but the sauce was a bit less spicy.

    Coleslaw Salad was so delicious. It’s cool creaminess, crunchy texture, and tangy flavor balances out the richness of fried fish and chips. 

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    fish finger, chips with buttery sandwiches with coleslaw __ A Yummy treat For My Hungry Tummy!!

    As soon as I dig my tooth into the crunchy fish, it was a blast of flavors with creamy coleslaw. Too good! So, every fish lover like me can go for it without a second thought!
    But too huge for me to eat all by myself. :/

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    Childhood memories all in one bite.

     Sat down eating the starters, I met this blue eyed cute cat at a restaurant.

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    Cutie Cut busy enjoying finger fish 😛

    Value for Money

    I would say that this place an absolute value-for-money! The appetizers starting from Rs. 100 and burgers as low as Rs. 290. While the Finger Fish was Rs. 410, which at first seemed a bit pricey but the heavenly experience is totally worth it! 

    Rs 410 for finger fish platter were not bad. It’s definitely worth extending a shopping visit to get a bite to eat. 😛

    Final Verdict

    7 out of 10,

    Rating: 4-star, Recommended!

    Very reasonable prices and good food! Only draw back is no sitting place had to sit on road side tables. While Go Go Restaurant may not be the ideal place to celebrate a party because of outdoor sitting, but it’s great to have some friends over for a fun afternoon lunch. Oh and the food – just perfect.

    GO GO RESTAURANT INFORMATION

    ADDRESS
    Go Go Restaurant, The Mall Road, Lahore.
    CUISINE
    SNACK, Fast Food 
    OPENING HOURS: 
    Mon-Sun: 1 0:30AM–12:30AM
    AVERAGE PRICE: 

    Rs. 300 – 500 Per Person

    SUITABLE FOR
    Children/Family , Lunch , Brunch, Fast Food 
    PHONE
    (042) 36373-295

    WEBSITE:

    Go Go RESTAURANT WEBSITE

    Want to try some roadside desi style  fast food?Tell me what you thought of the place when you went! Share your favorites from their menu in the comments below.

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