April 2017 – Officially Shamsa

Tuna, Avocado & Feta Salad | Quick & Tasty Lunch Ideas

28th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/i_VFXk6eA9g Looking for quick and tasty lunch ideas? This tuna, avocado and feta salad is perfect, as it is super quick to prepare and tastes gorgeous. Also, it’s pretty healthy, and is ideal for on-the-go. Ingredients Required: 50g Tuna Chunks 1/2 Avocado 30g Feta Cheese Lettuce Cherry Tomatoes (sliced) Cucumber (quartered & sliced) Layer the ingredients in a large bowl or container, starting with the lettuce leaves, and finishing with the feta cheese. Sprinkle over some coarse black pepper and…

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How To Survive Your First Year Of Marriage | 10 Tips for Newly-Weds | Marriage Survival Guide

24th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 2 Comments

In this article, I share 10 tips for newly weds to survive their first year of marriage. Marriage is one of the major milestones in a person’s life, and understandably many people are nervous about how they will survive marriage because it is a completely new experience for them. Having been married for over 10 years, I hope that this Marriage Survival Guide should provide some useful tips in’sha’Allah. Before I share the tips, I would like to remind you…

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Mango Lassi Recipe

21st April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

This is the yummiest, easiest mango lassi (mango milkshake) recipe ever! Usually served in Indian/Pakistani restaurants, this gorgeous drink is a perfect sweet treat! Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 3 minutes Ingredients Required: ~400ml Sweetened Mango Pulp 1 litre Vanilla Ice Cream ~200ml Whole Milk Method: Add the ingredients to a blender, blend together until well combined, serve and enjoy 🙂

10 Basic Cooking Hacks Everyone Needs To Know

19th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/In-FiuG2nrI 1. Measuring Cups and Spoons For a long while, I would guesstimate the amount of salt and spices to add to my dishes. Most of the time I would get it right, but occasionally my guesstimates were off. Once I started using measuring spoons to accurately measure out my salt and spices, it has made my cooking much easier and I know the taste will be spot on. I often ask myself why I didn’t bother measuring things in…

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My Every Day Skincare Routine and How I Cleared My Skin of Acne Scars

14th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

In this post, I share my current every day skincare routine, and how I managed to clear up my acne scars and marks. As I get older, I realise how important it is to take care of my skin daily, and the last thing I want is to prematurely age my skin. I am 35 years old, and I personally think that my skin is in fairly good condition. To give you some background information, I have never smoked or drank,…

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No-Bake Nutty Chocolate Cheesecake

12th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

A gorgeous nutty chocolate cheesecake that requires no baking, and is so easy to prepare. This is a variation of a recipe that I saw by Nigella; it looked so easy and delicious that I couldn’t wait to try it. Serves 16 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight chilling in the fridge) Ingredients Required: 200g Digestive Biscuits 200g Soft Cheese (Cream Cheese) 75g Unsalted Butter 200g Chocolate Spread (Nutella or similar) 50g Icing Sugar 150g Chopped Mixed Nuts…

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What To Take For Kids On a Plane | In-Flight Essentials For Children

6th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

In this article, I share some essential items to pack for kids when travelling, especially on a plane, to make the journey more pleasant for you and for them. This article should be useful for kids of all ages; however, to give you some context, my eldest is 12 years old and my youngest is 6 years old. As well as the items in the photos, I will be taking a sandwich which will be purchased on the day of…

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Chicken, Potato and Spring Onion Rolls Recipe

5th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

https://youtu.be/YXvL5g-eilI This recipe will make deliciously crunchy on the outside Chicken, Potato and Spring Onion Rolls. Makes 12-15 | Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes. Ingredients required: 300g Chicken (breast/boneless thigh, cut into small chunks) 300g Potatoes (cut into cubes) 3 Spring Onions (thinly sliced) 1 teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 lemon Frozen spring roll sheets (12-15 sheets)…

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What I Am Taking In My Travel Handbag/Backpack/In-Flight Essentials

4th April 2017 Shamsa Comments 0 Comment

In this post, I will be sharing the items that I will be taking on my flight in my travel handbag/backpack to make my journey more comfortable and enjoyable. As well as the items in the photos, I will be taking a sandwich from the supermarket (Aldi and Asda being my supermarkets of choice) and a drink which will be purchased once we have checked in at the airport as drinks are not allowed through check in. The backpack I…

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