Roast the Flesh of Pumpkin and Squash with their Seeds
You know that messy clump of flesh that you pull out with the seeds of pumpkins and other squash? Why bother yourself trying to pull…
You know that messy clump of flesh that you pull out with the seeds of pumpkins and other squash? Why bother yourself trying to pull…
This Ramadan recipe comes to us from Lubna Karim, the India-based and very talented food blogger and photographer of Kitchen Flavours. Make them for Eid,…
One of the very first Indian dishes I ever tried were samosas and their corresponding chutneys- one sweet sauce made with tamarind and the other…
The perfect starter to a Ramadan Iftar meal, this deliciously-spiced fruit salad recipe was submitted by reader Shazia Wahid. From experience, I know it tastes…
If there’s one thing I’ll take on Superbowl Sunday, it’s the fun of planning and executing the game-day menu. I’m not a fan of football,…
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…
Party season is well underway, whether you get into it or not. People are off work and ready to gather with family and friends to…
Years ago I would have never openly served a hummus dish other than one made strictly from chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste). I thought…
If you’re having a party this ‘Eid (or any time), you’ll definitely want to make your own pita chips instead of buying them- they’re that…
The last article I posted was about how to put together and decorate a beautiful ‘Eid appetizer table and I hope you were inspired by…
I love entertaining during the holidays more than any other time of year. It gives me the opportunity to do what I love most: make…
Finger foods aren’t just for parties. When it’s really hot outside, I don’t like to get too complicated in the kitchen. When it’s cold outside,…
With kids back to school and everyone seeming to be on more of a straightforward schedule, it also seems to make mealtime more structured, though…
Ramadan + summer= a great time for fresh and delicious fruit salads. Believe it or not, there is a way to make fruits salads even…
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…
As you might be able to see from this blog, I’m a bit entranced by Moroccan things- style, geography, and the delicious, healthy and traditional…
One of my favorite summertime recipes is for Buffalo Wings. The first time I ever had them was way back in college- it was the…
For some reason, during Ramadan I tend to see, make, eat and enjoy appetizers the most. It’s nice to have something light but substantial at…
While Ramadan could begin tonight, I am beginning to think about one of my favorite times of the month- the breaking of the first fast. What will…
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…