Aaj kuch Naya try karen? Cooking & Baking| Meal Prep | Pakistani Mom Life in Canada | CookedbySabeen

#cookedbysabeen #easydumplings #momosrecipe #LifeInCanada #lcreamscones #positivevibes #WhatICookInADay #mealprepmagic #CookingAndBaking #MotivationVlog #rainydayvlog Bismillah 💛 Assalam o alaikum! Alhamdulilah for another beautiful rainy day here in Canada 🇨🇦☔ Today I’m sharing a full day of cooking as a Pakistani mom—simple home meals, baking, and everyday life. In this vlog, I take you through what I cook in a day, from breakfast to dinner, with easy and practical meal ideas for family life. ✨ In today’s video: • Aloo sabzi and omelette for breakfast • Kofta curry for lunch • Chicken wraps for lunch boxes • Homemade dumplings (steamed & fried) + freezing for later • Fresh baked scones served with cream • A peaceful rainy day walk and positive moments Life in Canada as a Pakistani mom is all about balance, sabr, and shukar—Alhamdulilah for everything. Insha’Allah this video gives you motivation for cooking and managing your home with ease. If you enjoy desi cooking, meal prep, and simple daily routines, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe 🤍 love, --Sabeen💕 🥐 No-Fail Qushta #Scones (10–12 pieces) Ingredients 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (65g) sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115g) cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup qushta (قشطة) 1/4 cup milk (plus a little extra if needed) 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla 🌟 Flavor Option (Highly Recommended) Date Pistachio (amazing with qushta): 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/3 cup chopped pistachios Optional: 1/2 tsp cardamom (OR swap with chocolate chips, berries, or keep plain) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)Line a baking tray. 2. Mix dry ingredientsIn a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 3. Cut in butter (important!)Add cold butter and rub into the flour until crumbly with small chunks.👉 This is what makes flaky layers. 4. Mix wet ingredientsIn another bowl: Whisk qushta + milk until smooth Add egg + vanilla 5. Combine gentlyPour wet into dry.Mix just until it comes together.Fold in your dates + pistachios (if using).👉 Dough should be soft and slightly sticky—not dry. 6. ShapeTurn onto a floured surface.Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle or circle. Cut into 10–12 squares or wedges 7. ❄️ Chill (secret step)Put scones in fridge for 15 minutes👉 Helps them rise taller and stay tender 8. Brush & bake Brush tops with milk or a little qushta Bake 15–20 minutes until golden 🔥 Key Success Tips Keep butter cold Don’t overmix (biggest mistake) Dough should feel a bit sticky (dry dough = dry scones) Chill before baking = better texture ✨ Serving idea Serve warm with: Honey Jam Extra qushta 😄 ----------------------------------------------------------- 🥟 Homemade Chicken #Dumplings (Steamed & Fried) 🫓 Dough 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt Water (as required — I used less than 1 cup, room temperature) Mix flour and salt, then gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough. The dough should be neither too hard nor too soft. Cover and rest for 15 minutes. 🍗 Chicken Filling 400g chicken mince ½ cup cabbage (finely chopped) ¼ cup spring onions 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp hot sauce 1 tbsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (adjust depending on soy sauce saltiness) 2 tbsp butter Mix everything well until fully combined. 👉 Tip: Use about 1/2 tsp filling per dumpling. 🥟 Cooking Options Steam until fully cooked for soft dumplings Or shallow fry after steaming for a crispy texture —————————————————- 🥪 Juicy Panini / #Sandwich Chicken (Boneless Chunks) 🍗 Ingredients 500g boneless chicken (cut into small chunks or thin strips) 2 tbsp yogurt 1½ tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp paprika or red chili powder ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ½ tsp mustard (optional but gives sandwich-style flavor) ½ tsp oregano or mixed herbs (for panini vibe) 🥣 Method Mix all ingredients and coat chicken well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is best). Cook in a pan with a little oil or butter until golden and fully cooked. Let it get slightly crispy on the edges for best sandwich texture. Follow me on Instagram   / cookedbysabeen_   Join me on Facebook   / cookedbysabeen