April is the peak season for alliums — those deliciously punchy plants in the onion family, like shallots, leeks, and spring ...

When Maryam Jillani was growing up in Islamabad, the last day of Ramadan was about more than breaking a month-long fast with extended family. A joyous occasion, the Eid al-Fitr holiday also was ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This photo taken on June 21, 2022 shows a recipe for mutton pulao ...

This photo taken on June 21, 2022 shows a recipe for mutton pulao from Maryam Jillani's book, "Pakistan." (Maryam Jillani via AP) ...

A mainstay at the Eid al-Fitr table of Maryam Jillani’s grandmother, Kulsoom, was mutton pulao, an aromatic rice dish prepared in a gently spiced bone broth. It’s both comforting and celebratory — and ...

This green peas pulao recipe, or matar pulao, uses tried-and-true techniques to produce fluffy, aromatic grains of rice studded with peas and spices. Using the absorption method is a foolproof method ...

This photo taken on June 21, 2022 shows a recipe for mutton pulao from Maryam Jillani's book, "Pakistan." (Maryam Jillani via AP) A mainstay at the Eid al-Fitr table of Maryam Jillani’s ...