Food & Dining

By Alva Robinson

November 21, 2025

Food & Dining

Turan Uyghur Kitchen in Houston: Qorma Chop, Uyghur Culture and Thanksgiving Gratitude

From Kashgar to Chinatown, this Uyghur restaurant shows how gratitude lives through food, faith and daily action.

By Emin Aktash

September 24, 2025

Food & Dining

From Kazan to West U: How Shared Values Connect a Tatar Visitor and a Houston Couple

A Tatar visitor finds familiar values in a Houston juice bar run by a retired engineer and optometrist.

By Alva Robinson

September 18, 2025

Food & DiningNews

New Cafe Opens As North American University’s First Coffee Shop

Mirai Café opens at NAU, bringing coffee culture, community, and a new student hub to campus.

Food & DiningRecipe

Uchpuchmak (Tatar Meat Pastry)

This traditional Tatar dish is the perfect choice for family reunions or special visits, especially when looking to share something warm and comforting.

By Emin Aktash

January 11, 2025

Food & DiningRecipe

Moshkeecheery (Mung Beans with Caramelized Onions)

This recipe presents a healthier alternative that both vegetarians and vegans can enjoy.

By Dilia Mukhamedjanova

November 15, 2023

Food & DiningRecipe

Somsa (Baked Puff Pastry Dough with Traditional Filling)

Somsa, a savory pastry baked in a tandoor, a clay oven, is often enjoyed during Navro‘z, the spring new year.

By Nodira Kaynarova

October 16, 2023

Food & DiningRecipe

Firni (Afghan Custard)

This recipe, one passed down for generations, represents more than just ingredients; it stands as a treasured family tradition.

By Nooria Noori

September 23, 2023