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…
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Halal Substitutes for Pork
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…
Halal Substitutes for Alcohol in Cooking
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…
Shrimp Arrabbiata
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,…
Grilled Vegetable Salad
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…
Yogurt with Blackberries, Honey & Mint
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…
Cream Cheese Dip with Nuts & Honey
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…
Affogato: The Italian Coffee-Based Dessert
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…
Cultivating a Kitchen Garden
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…
Smoked Salmon Crudites
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…
Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bread
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…
Interview of Mamadou Ndiaye, Co-Founder of Wasabih Business Community for the Halal Economy.
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…
Halal Supplements from Blue Angel Farm: An Interview with Martin Herbrich
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…
Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD Talks About Her New Book, Holistic Rx for Kids
Recently I interviewed Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD about her new book, Holistic Rx: Parenting Healthy Brains & Bodies in a Changing World. It was an…
Mubarakah Ibrahim Explains What Happens to Our Body When We Fast
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…
My Ramadan Partnership with the UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Program
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…
8 Unique Hostess Gifts
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…
Dates with Labneh & California Honey
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…
How the UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Program Sends Your Zakat Directly to Those in Need
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…
Where to Get Your Dates & Date Products
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…
