Pine Nut, Honey & Strawberry Dish
When I went to Sicily in 1993, it was the first time I really ever experienced fruit as the main ingredient- and sometimes the only…
When I went to Sicily in 1993, it was the first time I really ever experienced fruit as the main ingredient- and sometimes the only…
When I first made this dish, I was apprehensive. I had only ever eaten rack of lamb at restaurants and considered it ‘fancy fare’ for…
One of the only ‘restaurants’ I ever go to is Chipotle. I’ve always loved how fresh their ingredients are, but never eat any of the…
Nothing says Spring in the culinary world like fresh green produce, although not all of it from this recipe has been grown right in our…
I recently filmed this quick video to show how I make one of my favorite chicken dishes ever. It’s pretty versatile, but the way I…
I’m such a soup fan that I could eat it for lunch and dinner as a meal, especially when it’s creamy. With some rustic bread…
If you like restaurant-style Chinese Egg Drop Soup, just know that you don’t have to go out to have it- it’s so super easy and…
When I’m looking for a quick way to cook and eat healthy, I begin thinking about what I can make in a tagine. They’re easy to…
I’ve always been interested in Mediterranean soups that are really quite different from soups here, you know the ones that have a bit of a sour taste.…
Ramadan has absolutely flown by- it’s been busy, peaceful, productive, serene, full of blessings and absolutely perfect this year. I just hope we’ve maximized our…
I grew up enjoying Greek food. I have a cousin who I’m very close to and is half Greek. I grew up with the family…
I love really good, authentic Chinese food- don’t you? As with all restaurants that aren’t committed to serving halal dishes, if you dine at one…
I’m usually pretty good about not eating too late at night, especially heavy foods. Otherwise I have to get out some sort of vinegar in…
I have no idea why I’ve been craving yogurt sauces lately. It’s not even the yogurt I’ve been craving, it’s more so the fresh herbs…
I’ve recently been under the weather- feeling really sick, and having no energy to do much let alone cook. I know that chicken soup is the best thing for…
Every good bird would love to have some stuffing alongside it, right? Well, there are tons of ways to make a great stuffing so you…
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be…
One of the things I really love doing is showing people how to make simple, all-natural recipes using truly wholesome ingredients. It’s an additional bonus…
Those of you who’ve been reading my recipes for a while probably already know that I’m a total soup lover and a lover of the…
This recipe comes from Derya Singhsumalee, a former teacher colleague of mine who is such a fun and interesting person. She is very well-traveled, is of…