Our story begins in the kitchen, where love is measured in spoonfuls and memories are made one meal at a time.
We’re a family of four. I’m Zaki, and together with my wife Simmi, we created On That Plate to share the recipes that bring our family together every day. Our kitchen is the heart of our home—a place where busy days slow down, conversations flow, and simple ingredients turn into meaningful meals.
Cooking has always been a part of our daily life. Over the years, we’ve spent countless hours experimenting with flavors, recreating family favorites, and discovering new dishes that quickly became staples at our table. Every recipe you see on this website has been tested in our home kitchen and shared with our family first.
Meet Simmi – The Heart of Our Kitchen
At the center of our cooking is my wife, Simmi, whose passion for food inspires much of what you’ll find here. She cooks with intuition, patience, and a deep understanding of how flavors come together.
For Simmi, cooking isn’t about complicated techniques or perfection—it’s about comfort, warmth, and bringing people together. She believes the best meals are the ones that make people feel at home.
Many of the recipes on On That Plate come from the dishes she prepares for our family—recipes shaped by tradition, creativity, and the simple joy of feeding the people she loves.
Whether she’s recreating a classic comfort dish, adjusting flavors until they’re just right, or teaching our kids how to stir a sauce or season a dish, her goal is always the same: to make food that nourishes both the body and the moment.
Why We Created On That Plate
“On That Plate” was created to share the meals that have become part of our family life.
Every recipe we publish is:
• Cooked in our home kitchen
• Tested and refined before sharing
• Designed to be simple, comforting, and approachable
Our goal is to help home cooks create meals that bring people together—whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner, a comforting family favorite, or a dessert worth celebrating.
We believe food has a special power to turn ordinary days into meaningful moments. Through this website, we hope our recipes help you create your own traditions, gather around the table, and make memories that last.
Thank you for being here and for letting our kitchen become a small part of yours.
— Zaki & Simmi