Magic ingredient

07/12/2025

Christmas Cookie Magic… made simple at home ✨
With the festive season in full swing, here’s a little reminder that decorating Christmas cookies doesn’t need fancy tools or complicated techniques. Melted chocolate, a piping bag, crushed candy cane… and suddenly the whole tray looks festive and ready for the season.
A couple of cookie cutters and a piping bag can create so much magic during this season.

Head to the blog post with some simple tricks and tips. The direct link is in the bio.

And if small business owners are planning festive treats and looking for someone to style and create beautiful content for your social media using your products… feel free to get in touch. I’d love to help bring your holiday creations to life on camera. ❤️

Note: this stylist has a sweet tooth and can do anything for cookies!!

07/12/2025

easy ways to decorate your festive creation: cookies

By Fahmim Arif – UAE Food Stylist & Content Creator Christmas baking always brings a special kind of joy, and for many of us in the UAE, it’s the moment when family traditions meet the exciteme…

04/12/2025

Crispy Fried Shrimps — The Trendy Appetizer Everyone Is Making Right Now ✨🦐
If you’re scrolling for quick party recipes, easy appetizers, or something crunchy to elevate your weekend table… these golden crispy shrimps belong on your list.

They’re light, super crunchy, and ready in minutes — perfect for last-minute hosting, festive gatherings, and all those end-of-year party menus everyone is planning right now.

And the secret behind that irresistible crunch?
👉 Panko breadcrumbs — the No.1 trending ingredient for fried snacks this season. They keep the shrimps airy, crisp, and beautifully golden without feeling heavy.

Pair them with spicy mayo, sweet chilli, or even a garlic dip. You can serve them as a starter, a side, or make a full platter for grazing boards — they suit every vibe.

If you’re collecting easy, crowd-pleasing ideas for the holidays, save this post. 🤍🦐
📍 Full recipe is on the blog — perfect for your festive table, potlucks, and New Year gatherings.

04/12/2025

crispy fried panko coated shrimps

Your go-to appetizer for parties, gatherings, and weekend cravings — with the perfect golden crunch. In the UAE, the demand for quick, elegant appetizers is only growing — especially during the fes…

02/12/2025

With the food scene growing every single year, this country inspires my work more than anything.
To celebrate the place that has given me so much, I created a mezze inspired by the UAE flag colours 🇦🇪
Green coriander-mint hummus, white garlic labneh, red beetroot falafels, and black olives — a simple, heartfelt ode to the UAE and its beautiful food culture.

This platter brings together fresh herbs, creamy dips, deep spices, and bold colours you see across the region.
Slide into the blog to read the full recipe for the green hummus and explore how this mezze came together ✨

02/12/2025

creating a mezze inspired by the colours of the UAE flag for National day celebration

By Fahmim Arif — Food Stylist & Content Creator, UAE The UAE has shaped the way I cook, create, and dream. Working as a food stylist in the UAE, a country where the food industry grows every si…

29/11/2025

A little Levant magic for your table ✨
Over the years of living in this region, its flavours have slowly become part of my everyday rhythm—sumac-dusted chicken fatteh, smoky muhammara, silky mahlabia, roasted eggplant with tahini yoghurt, sweet potato falafels, and golden luqaimat.

These dishes feel familiar yet endlessly inspiring. They’ve shaped the way I cook, style, and appreciate the beautiful balance of acidity, spice, texture, and generosity that defines Levantine cooking.

I’ve pulled together a collection of my favourite recipes on the blog—each one crafted with love, local inspiration, and a touch of my own creative lens.

✨ Tap the link in bio to explore the full recipe collection.
✨ Perfect for gatherings, mezze nights, or simply adding a Levant touch to your home cooking.

29/11/2025

a collection of my favourite recipe from Levant region

A Celebration of Flavours From a Region That Feels Like Home** Living in the UAE for the past few years has changed the way flavours speak. The Levant isn’t just a cuisine—it’s a mood, a warmth, a …

26/11/2025

Just taking a random poll.
What do you want me to share more
1. Cooking recipes
2.only Foodstyling
3. Plating plus styling
4. Gourmet recipes

Share the number in comments. Thank you in advance

26/11/2025

Creamy Sweet Potato Risotto with Garlic-Butter Shrimp

A cozy, elegant centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table Sweet Potato Risotto with Garlic-Butter Sage Shrimp is a dish that brings warmth, richness, and a little touch of sophistication to the table. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potato melts beautifully into creamy arborio rice, creating a velvety base that feels indulgent yet grounding. And when it’s paired with plump shrimp tossed in garlic-butter and crisp sage?...

A cozy, elegant centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table Sweet Potato Risotto with Garlic-Butter Sage Shrimp is a dish that brings warmth, richness, and a little touch of sophistication to the table…

20/11/2025

Shrimp, but make it festive.
From spicy skewers to buttery pasta and the prettiest shrimp crostini—this little collection has become my go-to for the upcoming festive season. Light, versatile, and always camera-ready… shrimp truly knows how to dress up a table.
I’ve shared the full recipes for:
🌶️ Spicy Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa
🍝 Sage Butter Spaghetti with Garlic Shrimps
🍋 Savory Panna Cotta with Lemon–Dill Shrimp
🔥 Cajun Shrimps with Pineapple
🥂 Shrimp Hummus Crostini
Perfect for hosting a beautiful festive spread.

Head to the blog for detailed recipes, styling notes, and serving ideas.



Which one would you like to try?