At Mama Makes Home, our from-scratch recipes emphasize basic whole foods, staples, and spices. We steer clear of using too many canned products! Fermentation is a key part of our cooking, featuring kefir, sauerkraut, and sourdough in many of our dishes. This approach not only boosts gut health but also embraces the benefits of a traditional diet.
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Healthy Banana Bread
My girls and I LOVE banana bread! I always keep an eye on bananas going ripe. It’s a bit of a gamble: one day, I have a dozen unripe bananas; the next few days, we eat some, and I think I’ll save a few for banana bread. But then, somehow, there’s only one ripe banana…
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Chocolate Dream Cake
The first time I tasted a rich, decadent chocolate cake was in Saudi Arabia, courtesy of my mom’s cousin. Whenever she visited, she would whip up the most delicious chocolate cakes, and those moments quickly became the highlight of my days in Saudi Arabia. Later, I moved to Karachi and discovered a bakery called Del…
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Potato Salad
Salaam Friends! Welcome to my blog Mama Makes Home, where I share my love for homemade and nutrient-dense food, health articles, and a little bit about my home life! When I delivered my first baby, a beautiful little girl, I quickly realized that cooking full-course meals would be a luxury. Between feedings, diaper changes, and…
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Oil Cleansing for Facial Cleansing
Salam alaikum my dear sisters, My almost 4 years old daughter and I do a little skincare routine at bedtime. It is a simple one but helps us connect before bed and we enjoy our little routine together. We do oil cleansing. And while I was doing it yesterday, I also thought about sharing it…
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Aloo Keema Recipe
Aloo Keema is a traditional and delicious Pakistani dish perfect for any special occasion or just to add flavor to your everyday meals. This unique blend of minced meat and potatoes cooked with spices is a favorite across households. This recipe will guide you through creating a mouthwatering Aloo Keema that you can serve with…
