Watermelon & Feta Salad
I have been waiting to make this salad since the winter time. Watermelon is my favorite fruit, mainly because it hydrates the body as you eat it,…
Category: Summer
Beef Samosa Puff Pastries
If you’ve never tasted keema, or that wonderfully spiced Indian-style ground beef, you’re totally missing out on some great flavor. Surely every family makes it…
Kumato Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
I feel like every year there has to be a late summer salad made of just tomatoes (in terms of produce) and I like to experiment by…
New York Strip Steak with Buttery Mushrooms & Onions
Every now and again, I forget that I can go out and get an amazing cut of Halal meat to bring home and make a…
Alcohol-Free Sangria
One of the things I’ve been enjoying most about the summer has truly been all the Ramadan prep recipes I’ve been able to share throughout…
Corn, Mango and Chile Salad Cups
I don’t know about you, but my time in the kitchen just keeps on getting shorter and shorter and my patience level for long, drawn…
Basic Techniques for Summer Grilling
Indirect heat and distancing food from charcoal is technically called barbecuing, whereas grilling puts food right on the flame, giving it the flavor everyone seems…
Summer Ramadan Cooking is Available Now!
Summer Ramadan Cooking: Recipes & Resources for Healthy Meals All Month Long is a 129-page book full of an introduction to the Rituals of eating during…
Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad
Summer food is equivalent to grilling, right? Well, in the intense heat we’re feeling here in the Midwest I’m not sure everyone is so excited…
Oven-Baked Crispy French Fries
This week’s healthy eating tips are about baking food that you normally would fry and to make things from scratch whenever possible.
Super Quick Cherry Galette
Let’s face it- we’re all busy. We want to eat healthy and watch the ingredients in our food products for safety and for their halal…
French Beans with Garlic, Cumin and Toasted Sesame
French green beans are one of my favorite side dishes. They’re light, go well with most foods and make me feel content that I’m getting…
Heirloom Tomato & Chickpea Salad
I wanted to share this recipe with you before it gets too late to use any of those summer tomatoes around here in the Midwest.…
Summer Squash Soup
I’m a huge fan of a hearty bowl of soup. I love to select, chop and see the change in texture of fresh, seasonal vegetables…
Peach Lemonade Slush
Lately it’s been so hot outside that I have been craving some really fruity and cold drinks. I love lemonade and love to experiment with…
Sauteed Zucchini with Yogurt & Basil
Our garden zucchini isn’t ready yet, but our basil plant is quite full and the local markets are carrying really nice and plump striped zucchini…
Ohio’s Edible Surprises
Going back to Ohio this year at the cusp of summer’s end and the start of fall was a really blessed opportunity to appreciate what’s…
Savory Zucchini Fritters
At the end of every summer, it’s easy to take the plethora of zucchini and other types of summer squash for granted. In my experience,…
Quick Pickled Peppers
I’ve been really enjoying my time in Ohio among all the backyard gardeners in my family and in our neighborhood. Needless to say, I have…
Tangy Lime & Sumac Summer Salad
While still experiencing the heat of the summer, it’s always nice to have a refreshing, light salad to accompany other summer foods. I love this…
