Upright Roasting Rack for Chicken and Small Poultry
One of the most useful tools I have in the kitchen for roasting chicken and other small birds is this upright roasting rack that actually…
Steaming Basics
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…
Preserved Lemons
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…
Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
A day in the life of recipe testing goes a lot like this: Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Culinary and Cosmetic Uses of Argan Oil
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…
Tips For Celebrating Ramadan In Style
I am so delighted to bring you this article by Jomana Siddiqui, founder of modernEID.com who creates some of the most beautifully designed ‘Eid decor for…
Are You Ready for Ramadan Cooking?
Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar (lunar) and the holy month of fasting is approaching quickly. There is so much to prepare and…
Chicken Rogan Josh with Potatoes, Peas and Cilantro
Rogan Josh is a north Indian curry dish that is typically served with lamb. The word rogan is Persian for oil and josh mans hot or heat (some also…
Myth #2: Halal Food Isn’t Clean
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…
Myths About Halal Food
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…
Spicy Olive Tapenade
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…
A Simple Way to Jazz Up Your Refrigerator
A couple of weeks ago when my husband was away for a few days, I had some time on my hands to work on a…
Ruby Red Grapefruit & Blood Orange Juice
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…
Saffron Road’s New Line of Vegeterian Entrees
You may have already heard about Saffron Road’s new vegetarian entrees, which are making quite a buzz on places like Facebook and Twitter. Vegetarians, vegans and…
Bon Appétit Magazine Presented Chicago Gourmet
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Gourmet event in Chicago’s Millenium Park. You know the kind of experience that leaves you in a happy…
Feta, Avocado & Homemade Mayonnaise Torta
Everyone has some sort of comfort food. Some people love cakes for soothing comfort; others love chicken noodle soup or a hearty chili. For me, it’s…
Chicago’s Green City Market and Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
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…
How to Dry Citrus Peels
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 Upstate New York Family Farm is Bringing Halal & Tayyib to You
Recently I spoke with Diane Aboushi during a live interview about her family farm in upstate New York that serves quality Halal and tayyib (pure/wholesome)…
Shakshouka
Have you ever come up with a dish that is so tasty you think you invented it yourself, only to find out later that it’s…
Middle Eastern Fatteh with Chickpeas
Fatteh is this super delicious Middle Eastern dish that at its base has dried or toasted bread and ground meat (lamb or beef) on top…
Sarma Dolma: Stuffed Grape Leaves with Caçik Yogurt Sauce
Also known as Sarma Dolma, stuffed grape leaves are a celebratory food on Eid day in many Muslim countries, particularly around the Middle East and…
Walnut Baklava with Rose Water
After having lived in Turkey for a good amount of time, I have been enlightened about the art of making baklava. It’s such a dessert…
Dates with Tahini & Grape Molasses
I see so many people loving to stuff dates with peanut butter. It must say, it is a compatible taste with the caramel-like taste and…
Choosing Halal & Healthy Meats Every Time: My Interview with Billy Doe Meats
I love talking to people who bring great food products to us. I think it’s a fantastic service and a huge sacrifice to build a…
Win My Cookbooks & a Box of Goodies from Mercy-USA
Recently I sat down with Kari Ansari, Communications Director for Mercy-USA, about their current projects and how you can support their efforts to help sufficiency…
Help Support Self-Sufficiency This Ramadan by Donating to Mercy USA for Aid and Development
This Ramadan I have decided to work closely with one non-profit organization in order to help create more awareness about the absolutely wonderful active solutions…
Dates with Cucumbers & Creme Fraiche
My dear friend and sister Zainab Ismail is this powerhouse teacher of sunnah and Prophetic foods (the foods that the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon…
