Halal Substitutes for Alcohol in Baking
There are some really wonderful pastry and baking dishes found in French, Italian, Latin, Asian and American cuisine that call for alcohol and liquors, so…
There are some really wonderful pastry and baking dishes found in French, Italian, Latin, Asian and American cuisine that call for alcohol and liquors, so…
So many people end up avoiding restaurants, recipes and other great family meals because they’re often times unaware of the ways around consuming pork and…
Above is my list that you can print out as a chart and use it for dishes that call for a variety of alcoholic beverages…
There are so many date companies to choose from, but I tend towards those that I have a deep familiarity with and can really understand…
One of the most useful tools I have in the kitchen for roasting chicken and other small birds is this type of upright roasting rack…
Steaming is universally known as a healthy method of cooking because little fat, if any, is needed in the process. One of the oldest known…
If there’s one ingredient that says “Moroccan cooking” it’s preserved lemons. They’re smaller than most lemons found in the U.S. and also sweeter. Traditionally preserved…
A day in the life of recipe testing goes a lot like this: Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Have you ever tried argan oil? It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on a…
The second notion to tackle in our series, Myths About Halal Food, is one that questions the cleanliness of halal foods (including the process of making…
It’s not too often that I receive direct questions about what halal food is or what’s entailed in the processes that bring halal food to…
Appetizer aren’t just for entertaining guests. I’ve come to learn that keeping homemade appetizers around my house is a great way to eat healthy by…
I finally had some free time on my hands to work on a few projects on my ‘someday’ list. Since moving recently, I really wanted…
One of the ways I try improve my overall health is by making fresh juice most mornings and sometimes again later in the evenings for a…
Saturday was a crisp fall morning perfect for heading out to any farmers’ market, even if just to take a look at all of the…
Whether you have tons of lemons and limes around or just a few, it’s easy to preserve the outer skin, or zest, for future use…
This is a great appetizer or party dish for weekend gatherings, Iftar during Ramadan, or even Eid. Or, just make it for yourself and family,…
When you have a plethora of vegetables, there are only so many things you can do with them without getting tired of the same old…
This is more of a suggestion than a recipe, as you really only need a few ingredients and they are variable. Good quality yogurt, delicious…
I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes for when I entertain- something healthy and that utilizes much of what I already have…
If you love coffee and ice cream, this quick dessert recipe is for you. Affogato is an Italian word for the super delicious coffee drink with ice…
Most of you know how much I absolutely love plants and all things about growing and gardening, whether it be on a balcony or in…
This is such a tasty, elegant and rather quick recipe to make for a party in any season, really. I’ve made them for Ramadan Iftar…
There are days, even in the summer, when I crave to bake something. It’s not because I’m craving something sweet, but it’s because I’m craving…
In this video, I interview Mamadou Ndiaye who talks about his journey from Senegal to France and then to Malaysia as he embarks on a…
Just before Ramadan I interviewed Martin Herbrich of Blue Angel Farm. He created a company that provides Halal supplements with fantastic Halal ingredients, particularly with…
Recently I interviewed Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD about her new book, Holistic Rx: Parenting Healthy Brains & Bodies in a Changing World. It was an…
Just before the start of Ramadan, I sat down with Mubarakah Ibrahim of Fit Muslimah to discuss the science behind what happens to our bodies…
There are so many reasons to partner with UNHCR. I could never do justice to the incredibly important and life-saving work they do in one…
1. Julia Child Recipe Keeper This spiral-bound recipe keeper fits perfectly on the shelf among your cookbooks and features a layflat design for easy perusing…
One thing I love to do in Ramadan is to experiment with super simple ways to serve dates for Iftar. This one was inspired by…
Before Ramadan, I was approached by a team of wonderful UNHCR officers in Canada and the U.S. who asked if I would be interested in…