Meet Farrukh Aziz

Welcome to Cubes N Juliennes, a food blog where flavorful family-friendly meals come to life! I'm so glad you're here! I’m Farrukh Aziz Ansari, the recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer behind Cubes N Juliennes.

I first created this blog in 2013 as a way to share some of my family’s favorite easy and delicious recipes while also taking my readers on culinary explorations to try new dishes from across the world.

Table of Contents

• The Idea behind Cubes N Juliennes
• What you will find on Cubes N Juliennes?
• Let's Celebrate Food!
• Know a bit more about Farrukh Aziz
• What I Bring to the Table
• Our favorite recipes
• Keep in Touch!

The Idea behind Cubes N Juliennes

Growing up in a family of fabulous cooks, I experienced firsthand the warmth of cooking and the value of serving good meals that bring people together. This led me to believe in the magic of sharing great food and the nostalgia it can evoke. It has brought immense passion in me to create new dishes and share the joy of my culinary experiments and innovations with people globally.

Exceptional cooking doesn't have to be complicated. The journey of Cubes N Juliennes began with a vision to simplify the recipes and make them approachable for every home cook to enjoy with family and friends. I aim to help people make every meal special... that is deeply comforting and appealing to all the senses.

While Cubes N Juliennes's recipes may not always be traditional, they celebrate fresh flavors to experience good food and create delightful memories with your loved ones around the table.

I'm so grateful to The Almighty for this beautiful corner of my life. It has allowed me to cherish every moment of this journey so far and connect with wonderful people across the world.

What you will find on Cubes N Juliennes?

All recipes on Cubes N Juliennes have been developed and tested in my humble kitchen using the best ingredients. You'll find a range of recipes, from classic dishes to my take with modern twists.

I share a variety of simple, easy-to-follow, tried, trusted, and approved recipes from around the world.

From foolproof one-pot meals and no-cook salads to elevated dinners for two and indulgent desserts, here you’ll find hundreds of top-quality recipes to tickle your taste buds and please everyone at the table.

Easy and doable recipes for beginners and expert cooks alike. I'm here to assist you in recreating fantastic dishes in the comfort of your kitchen.

Each recipe includes comprehensive step-by-step cooking instructions and useful tips, along with some insight into the history of the dish (if traditional or classic) and why it’s sure to be a hit in your house, too!

Let's Celebrate Food!

Get ready to discover (or rediscover!) popular international cuisines from regions like:

• India: Spicy Masala Baby Potatoes, Chicken Pakora, Country Chicken Curry, and how to make the BEST Samosa and Stuffed Bread Pakora
• East Asia: Beef Stir Fry, Shrimp Fried Rice, Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken, and Homemade Chili Paste
• Middle East: Kale Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini, Za’atar Roasted Red Potatoes, and Avocado Hummus
• Mediterranean: Tomato Mozzarella Salad, Caprese Skewers, Greek Tzatziki Sauce, and Ayran - a Turkish yogurt drink
• America: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Best Vegetarian Stuffing, Creamy Dill Potato Salad, and how to make a Mixed Berry Smoothie and Acai Bowl
• Latin America: Mexican Potatoes in the Air Fryer, Pico de Gallo and Pineapple Salsa, and Mexican Rice

And that’s not all! You’ll find a wide range of recipes that are not limited to any specific region or cuisine. Because really, these internationally-inspired dishes all come from the same place… of love.

Know a bit more about Farrukh Aziz

It’s my absolute pleasure to be your guide on these culinary adventures! As an Indian Food Blogger and Photographer now based in Dubai, UAE, my own journey to start the Cubes N Juliennes blog began in Bangalore when I was an enthusiastic home cook with a full schedule…

I studied microbiology in university and began my profession as a naturopath. After marrying my now husband Shadab (more about him), my love of caring for others led me to becoming homemaker and a full-time mom of two beautiful kids - son Zain and daughter Alishbah. It’s during this time that I became truly passionate about cooking for my husband and two children.

That passion and positive feedback from my beautiful family and friends encouraged me to create Cubes N Juliennes as a way to share my home’s favorite recipes with the world. And hopefully, inspire others to enjoy cooking for - and sharing the love with - their families and friends!

But it isn’t enough for food to just taste good… You know what they say about “eating with your eyes first!”.  My love of developing delicious recipes also evolved into an obsession with food styling and photography. I guess you could say, I’m always hungry for more!

I became so in love with the process of directing food-based photo shoots that I have spent years also doing work in food styling and photography for several other recipe developers and brands! I’m always so proud when I see my work bringing someone’s vision to life.

What I Bring to the Table

For over a decade, I’ve received praise from around kitchen tables and industry peers. Here are a few of my accolades of which I am very proud:

• “Photography Blog” winner at IndiBlogger Awards - IBA 2017
• “Best Food Instagram” Category Finalist at Saveur Awards 2018
• “Best Recipe Blog” winner at Indian Food Bloggers Award year 2013, 2022 & 2023
• "Best International Recipe Guide" winner at Luxlife Magazine Hospitality Awards 2024
• For more media mentions of Farrukh @ CubesNJuliennes - visit this page.

Our favorite recipes

Now, are you ready to get cooking? Jump over to the recipe index and Let’s Celebrate Food together to make every meal a memorable one!

Keep in Touch!

I am always eager to hear from my readers and welcome comments, suggestions, and feedback to improve and better assist home cooks. If you'd like to get in touch with Cubes N Juliennes, feel free to drop an email and connect with me! 

• farrukhaziz@cubesnjuliennes.com
• cubesnjuliennes@gmail.com 

You can use these addresses to ask questions, share your experiences with the recipes, provide feedback, or even discuss potential collaborations. 

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @cubesnjuliennes, my Facebook page, and Pinterest for daily deliciousness and to make cooking more fun!