Zaynab Paruk

The creamiest and easiest cheesecake to make using Lancewood’s luscious Cream Cheese and Mascarpone for the most memorable Eid. This Vanilla Cheesecake is such a beautiful dessert to your Eid table, and the most challenging part is leaving it to set! Base: 150g melted butter 300g crunchy biscuits Crush the biscuits and add in the melted butter. Mix until combined. Add to a greased dish (20cm springform cake pan) and press down firmly till level; push the biscuit base to the sides as well using a small cup or your hands. Bake for 10min at 180 degrees. Cool in the fridge. Filling: 250g Lancewood Full Fat Cream Cheese 250g Lancewood Mascarpone Cheese 250ml fresh cream 120g icing sugar 1 tsp good quality vanilla extract Whisk the above together until thick and smooth. Be careful not to overbeat the mixture. Pour into the cooled base and leave to set for 8 hours, preferably overnight. Toppings: 250g Mascarpone 125ml fresh cream Whip together till fluffy and pipe on top of cheesecake. Decorate with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals. Slide a flat knife around the sides of the cheesecake. Lift the cheesecake from the pan base and gently transfer to a serving dish. Slice and serve with caramel sauce, and *enjoy the Quality Time with family.* What would you choose for the perfect topping to this cheesecake? #eidrecipes #eiddesserts #easydesserts #easycake #quickdessert #nobakedessert #LancewoodQualitytime #lancewood #memorablemoments #cheesecake #nobakecheesecake #vanillacheesecake #zaynabparuk

First time the whole birthday cake was finished! I can’t be the only mum who finds it daunting to make my kids birthday cake, the pressure is too much 😂 Also my kids would much rather I spend the day with them opening presents, going out for a movie or ice cream instead of a stressing over a cake. This was for my niece but I’d happily do it for my kids next year. All the kids loved the cupcakes and it was finished in under 5 minutes! What a hit! #birthday #birthdaycakehack #birthdaycupcakes #cupcakes #nobodysgonnaknow #hacks #lifehacks #hack #hacksoflife #cupcakecake

Bombay Crush 🩷 Jelly: 500ml water 2 tsp agar 1-2tbsp sugar Pink coloring Mix together and add to a pot on the stove, bring to a boil and transfer to dish to set and cool. Once room temperature add to the fridge to harden. Sabja seeds (Basil seeds) 2 tbsp sabja seeds 500ml water Mix together and leave in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes. Milkshake Add 2-3 scoops of ice cream to jug Pour in about 1/4 cup of syrup (you can buy the syrup from any indian grocery) Add milk and mix Depending how sweet you like the milkshake you can adjust Pour into glasses with jelly and sabja seeds and add an extra scoop of ice cream. Enjoy 😍 #milkshake #Ramadan2024 #bombaycrush #zaynabparuk #easterweekend #faloodalover

This cheesecake is one for the books, it’s a real showstopper and a perfect dessert to treat your family with. Everyone really enjoyed it as they should because it’ll take you two days to make 😂 Baklava cheesecake Base: 6 layers of filo pastry 120g butter melted 160g nuts (pistacchio and walnuts) Layer the filo pastry on a buttered springform pan (20cm), brushing each layer with melted butter up to the sides. Push the pastry down and to the sides so you get a nice shape. Mix the remaining butter with 120g of the nuts (keep the rest for garnish). Add the ups to the base and push down forming the crust. Bake on 180 degrees for 10min. Leave to cool. Filling 500g cream cheese (preferably full fat, I used half full fat and half medium fat) 2 tbsp flour 230g castor sugar 125ml fresh cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp rose water 3 large eggs In a mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 20-30 seconds. Add in the flour and mix, add in the vanilla, fresh cream, rose water and sugar and mix till just combined. Scrape down the sides after each addition and don’t over mix. Finally add in one egg at a time mixing until just combined. Don’t airate the batter. Pour into the cooled base and add to the preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 65-75min. I baked mine for 75 minutes. the cheesecake should be set on the top but have a jiggle. Open the oven door about 20cm and leave the cheesecake to cool in the oven. Wrap the cheesecake and leave in the fridge to set over night. Rose Syrup 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1-2 tbsp rose water To server decorate with the remaining nuts, dried flowers and drizzle the syrup along the filo pastry. You can serve each slice with an extra drizzle of syrup. Best eaten with 1-2 days. Enjoy :) #cheesecake #baklavacheesecake #bakedcheesecake #cakes #bakes #showstopperdessert #dessert #cheesecake

2 days late but oh well…still a good recipe 😄🤩 It looks like the Matilda cake and has such a fudgy and delicious texture 🤩 Chocolate cake Matilda 1 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup cocoa 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk (made my own using 1 cup milk and 1 tblsp vinegar and put in the microwave for 20 seconds) 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup strong coffee Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl, mix on low speed. Slowly pour in the wet ingredients. Then pour in the coffee and mix till combined. Bake at 180 degrees for 30-40min till cooked, and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15min and then remove from pan onto a wrack until completely cooled. Ganache 150g milk chocolate 4 tbsp Nutella 150ml dessert cream Melt together in microwave at 10 seconds at a time, mix and keep heating until fully melted. Whisk together and adjust cream to get a nice ganache texture. Ice the cake when cooled and enjoy 💜 #c#chocolatec#chocolatecaken#nutellacakem#matildacakec#chocolatelovere#eidrecipese#eiddesserts#e#easycakeeid2024

Perfect for your Eid Table! We’ve been enjoying this so much Ramadan, it’s light and fresh and just so delicious! Ingredients: Hummus Feta Dip Cucumbers Tomatoes Red onion Feta Salt and pepper Zaatar (spice) Pomegranate seeds Chopped parsley Drizzle olive oil Serve with Pita or any crispy bread :) #iftarideas #hummus #hummusdip #loadedhummous #eidideas #eidappetizers #appetizers #starters #dips #meze #arabdips #iftar #salads #eid2024 #eidtable #zaynabparuk

I know it’s the month of Haleem but let’s change it up with this delicious tomato soup! It’s always a good day for tomato soup and any kind of cheesy bread 🤩 8 tomatoes 2 red peppers 1 red onion Few springs of thyme 1 full bulb of garlic Chop and place in a roasting dish as shown. Pour over olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast in ovens on 180 degrees for about 30-40min till garlic is soft and all veggies are roasted. Squeeze garlic into mixer (be careful it’s so hot!), add in roasted veg and liquidize till smooth. Pour into pot and add 1 cup vegetable stock. Cook until right consistency, taste and adjust for salt. Before serving add 1/4 cup of cream and mix in. Cheezy garlic bread Butter, garlic, salt and parsley. Mix together and spread over sour dough or a sliced baguette. Top with cheese and grill on oven till cheese is melted. Serve the soup topped with basil, cream and with Cheezy garlic bread 🤍🤩🥰 #tomatosoup #tomatosoup #soup #Ramadan #Ramadan2024 #iftaar #iftarideas #souprecipe #garlicbread #cheesygarlicbread #easydinner #zaynabparuk

This was so delicious! Super light and fresh and the Chaat Masala has the perfect spice and tang! This is a popular street food in India, I wouldn’t say it’s authentic but it was super tasty 😄 I didn’t really measure, so add to hearts content 🤍 3 medium boiled potatoes cut into squares Half a tin of chickpeas Salt and pepper 1-3 tsp chaat masala Yoghurt tinned out with some water Amli chutney Green chutney Chopped cucumber Chopped red onion Chopped tomato Fried samosa purr or pastry Pomegranate seeds Chopped coriander Serve immediately 🤍 #iftar #iftarideas #Ramadan2024 #chana #chanachaat #channa #channachaat #zaynabparuk #salads #tiktoksalads #indianstreetfood

Not my best work, but definitely fun for the kids 😂🩵 #birthdaycake #cake #cakevideos #easycakes #easydecor #zaynabparuk #Ramadan2024

Perfect time to try out this trend. After Iftar I always feel for something sweets and this date bark was amazing. You can try so many different toppings…let me know what you go for 🤍 Date Bark Dates (you want large and slightly softer dates) Peanut butter Chocolate Chopped peanuts or almonds Flaky salt Remove seeds of date and glitter on a baking sheet. Push the dates close together and fill in any extra gaps with smaller pieces. Pour over peanut butter (you can melt in the microwave to make it easier to spread). Pour over melted chocolate (milk or dark or a mix). Top with chopped almonds and sea salt. Leave in fridge or freezer till set, slice and enjoy 🤍 #chocolatedates #peanutbutter #dates #chocolatedates #healthysnickers #snickers #barone #datebark #Ramadan2024 #zaynabparuk

Lemon Garlic Chicken 3 tbsp yoghurt 1 tbsp lemon zest 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cajun spice 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 and half tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin Juice of one lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Mix together, taste and adjust. Add in 1 kg of thigh fillets or any chicken. Marinade for a few hours. Lay on oven dish and bake at highest temperature for 15min, flip over and bake till fully cooked. Once cooked brush with garlic butter and serve on savory rice and with tzatziki🤍 Savory Rice 1 cup basmati rice 1/2 cup chicken stock or more 1/2 chopped onion 1 grated carrot 1 tsp chopped garlic Sauté garlic, onion and carrot in oil. Add in the rice and stock and cook till rice in soft and fluffy. Adjust stock as needed. Tzatziki Half a cucumber grated 2-3 tbsp yoghurt Juice of half lime 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp oregano Salt and Pepper Enjoy :) #Ramadan2024 #iftarideas #chicken #chickenrecipes #ovenbaked #easymeals #foodvideos #recipes #foodrecipes #recipesofinstagram #recipesoftheday #chickendinner #lemonchicken #garlicchicken #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #foodvideo #instafood #quickrecipe #EasyRecipe

Country Fresh Ice Cream and Waffles These waffles were so delicious and the perfect base for Country Fresh’s delicious ice cream. I got this recipe from my Aunty who makes the most delicious waffles! The recipe is so simple and you can use it straight away :) 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 2 cups milk 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 6 tbsp sugar Beat the eggs, oil and milk together. Sift in the flour, baking powder and sugar and milk until combined. Pour into a hot waffle maker and cook till fully done and golden brown. Top with your favorite Country Fresh Ice cream and enjoy with family and friends. Remember to enter the Country Fresh Competition; all you need to do is buy any participating Country Fresh product, dial the USSD code *120*15407#, and follow the prompts to enter. Keep proof of purchase (receipt/till slip) to redeem your prize. T’s & C’s apply 🩵🩵🩵 #Countryfresh #SmoothCreamyCountryFresh #thesmilemaker #waffles #icecream #wafflesandicecream #zaynabparuk #Ramadan2024

I make something along the Shish Tawuk lines every month. It’s a great way to use chicken in a meal and I love making it with savory rice and hummus. My sister made a huge salad and we had it with a full range of pickles she added to her luggage from Dubai…don’t ask how 🤷‍♀️😂 It also makes a great meal prep! Chicken Skewers (Shish Tawuk) Full recipe below 😄 Chicken 10-14 boneless chicken thighs 4 tblsp yoghurt 2 tsp garlic Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 tsp 7 spice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tbsp tomato ketchup 1/3 tbsp vinegar Marinade for a few hours and then grill on high for 10-20min till fully cooked. Rice 1 cup basmati rice 1/2 cup chicken stock or more 1/2 chopped onion 1/2 chopped pepper 1 tsp chopped garlic Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in oil. Add in the rice and stock and cook till rice in soft and fluffy. Adjust stock as needed. Enjoy #Ramadan2024 #c#chickeniftar #iftarideas #chickenrecipes #DinnerIdeas #foodvideos #Ramadan #ramdanrecipes #easymeals #healthymeals #quickmeals #zaynabparuk

Chicken Bake This is similar to a cottage pie but made with chicken, it’s so tasty and filling and the whole family enjoys it. Perfect weekday meal 🤩 I don’t have proper measurements🤍 3-4 chicken fillet cubed up Spices: Salt Pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Paprika Chilli powder Cumin 1 chopped onion I chopped carrot 1 chopped tomato 1/3 cup cream 3 potatoes boiled and mashed with milk, butter salt and pepper. Boiled pasta and cheese Layer as shown on video 🤍 #chicken #chickendinner #chickenpasta #chickenbake #cottagepie #easydinner #quickdinner #easymeals #foodvideos

This lemon garlic chicken looked so good online I had to try it out! Original recipe by @mamaghanouj_kitchen 🤍 Although as you can see I diverged from the original recipe a bit, I didn’t have some of the spices and I also needed some chilli 😄 A few things I did added: - Cajun spice instead of the garlic and onion powder - 1 tsp cumin powder - 1 tsp chilli powder - 1/2 tsp chilli to the sauce - Boil potatoes till 50% done beforehand (keep some of the spice to add onto the potatoes before adding to the oven - 1/2 cup cream added to the sauce before serving Overall delicious recipe, it was completely finished! Served it with savory rice and fatoush 🤍 #chicken #chickenrecipe #Ramadan2024 #iftarideas #iftar #zaynabparuk #FoodTok #EasyRecipes #lemonchicken #lemongarlicchicken

Ease over stress any day… kids enjoyed it, birthfay girl enjoyed it, score score score! 😄 #b#birthdayb#birthdaycakehackb#birthdaycupcakesc#cupcakesn#nobodysgonnaknowh#hacksl#lifehacksh#hackh#hacksoflifec#cupcakecake #zaynabparuk

It comes with the perks tho… Also, guess the cake…;) #content #contentcreator #cake #baking #bakersoftiktok #cakesoftiktok #fa#familyife #zaynabparuk