Key West Cuban Sandwiches
Since I’ve never been to Cuba, how could I really say what a Cuban sandwich is like? It’s because I feel like I sorta traveled…
Category: Latin
Caribbean Beef Stew
This Ramadan I’ve chosen to make a bunch of Latin dishes, mainly because of the hot, steamy weather we’ve been experiencing here in Chicago. It’s…
Halal Beef Tacos
For those of you who know me as a home cook or who follow my Instagram page of cooking and recipes and food interests in…
Chicken Burrito Bowl
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…
Late Night Nachos with Ground Beef & Cheese
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…
Two-Minute Quesadillas
No time for suhoor, but you need something hot in your tummy? These super-quick quesadillas are so easy to make- you may want to take…
Lime Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
When I went to Irvine, CA last April for Sameer’s Eats Halal Food Tour, Lime Chicken Tacos was one of the recipes on the menu that I demonstrated. I…
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…
Arroz con Gandules | Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas
I grew up eating arroz con gandules, that quintessential rice dish that every Puerto Rican family has their own version of making. Most of the time it…
Caribbean Shrimp Salad
I used to do a lot of traveling in the winter months- short escapes to warmer climates like anywhere in Florida or south of the…
Mexican Black Bean & Corn Soup
If you can imagine having soup in the summer time, this Mexican Black Bean & Corn Soup is one that doesn’t heat up the kitchen, uses…
Quick Kidney Beans with Tomatoes, Onions and Cilantro
It’s true, I travel with food. It’s not because I’m a food blogger, a halal foodie or averse to outside food. It’s because I like…
Lamb Stew with Pumpkin, Plantain, Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
When we look through recipes online or in magazines, what really prompts us to go out of our way to make a list and head out…
Roasted Pumpkin
If there’s ever one recipe that will help create even more recipes, it’s those for roasted vegetables. I absolutely love to fire up the oven…
Easy Party Dips: Chipotle Sauce or Yogurt Dip with Fresh Greens
Whether you’re planning an ‘Eid celebration at home or bringing a dish to your host, you’ll want some recipe ideas for appetizers that are easy…
Chorizo and Eggs
It's been more than ten years since I've eaten chorizo, a type of Spanish sausage spiced with flavors like paprika which gives it an orange color. The…
Chilaquiles
I love to use leftovers at any meal, and suhoor (the pre-dawn meal eaten before a day of fasting) is no different. I also like…
Five Layer Black Bean Dip + Homemade Tortilla Chips
This morning I had the great honor of being able to show young junior high students at a local school how to prepare a fun and…
Chicken Soup with Cabbage & Sweet Potatoes
One of the reasons this soup is so delicious is because it creates a rich chicken broth as it cooks. Use a whole, cut up…
Super Quick Guacamole or Avocado Spread
I use avocadoes for a lot of things: sandwiches, homemade beauty care (it’s the best facial ingredient ever) and more. But, most people know avocadoes…
