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…
Aegean Stuffed Peppers & Tomatoes
I learned a really valuable culinary skill when I was in Turkey: how to make dolmas, or stuffed things. I used to think it was…
Turkish Caçik: Yogurt Sauce with Fresh Herbs
I use this recipe as a topping for all of my dolmas, or stuffed vegetable recipes like stuffed peppers, grape leaves, tomatoes. It’s thick and…
My Interview with the Authors of the Book “Halal Food: A History”
It is with great pleasure that I was able to bring to all of you an enlightening discussion with the authors of the book, Halal…
More Recipes to Add to Your Thanksgiving Table This Year
APPETIZERS For a great appetizer, try this type of Rustic Turkish Style Hummus. Rustic Turkish Style Hummus Yogurt Spread with Pomegranate, Hazelnut, Pistachios Yogurt Spread…
Add an Antipasto Platter to Your Thanksgiving Table
I grew up in an Italian family, so Thanksgiving was a beautiful mix of the all-American must-have foods on the table: a scrumptious stuffed turkey…
Turkish Style Summer Bean & Tomato Salad
One of my neighbors passed on some of their long garden green beans to me, which I relish so much- anything from home gardens, without…
New Products in My Halal Market
If you haven’t visited My Halal Market lately (or ever), then you’re missing out on some really neat products in my global online marketplace. In…
Optimize Your Immunity Series- Talking About Fruit
A couple of days ago, I continued my series with Dr. Madiha Saeed, aka Holistic Mom, MD over on my Facebook and YouTube channels. In…
Zeytin Oil: The Best Turkish Olive Oil I’ve Tasted So Far
By now if you’ve been following me in the past few months you’ll know I’ve been blessed to discover some of the best, most delicious…
Learn More About Black Seed Oil Production in This Live Interview
Yesterday I interviewed Abudllah Naki of The Blessed Seed company about his experience and efforts to bring high quality black seed oil and black seed…