My Version of Fatteh: Middle Eastern Style Beef & Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
I’m a huge fan of yogurt for a whole host of reasons- and not just eating a small cup of flavored yogurt a day, but…
Category: Dinner
Zucchini & Cauliflower Soup
My passion for soup intensifies every time I come up with a new way to blend different veggies. Since I’m usually always stirring in some…
Spicy Thai Mango Noodles with Shrimp
Lately I’ve been craving Asian food, or at least Asian-inspired dishes. I think it happens when my body is really lacking in certain nutrients and…
Thai Mango Shrimp Skillet
I love really light meals in Ramadan and much of the time those involve fish and seafood. What’s great about this particular dish is that…
Spicy Alaskan Cod with Thai Red Curry Sauce
Lately I’ve been watching a lot of travel shows that involve copious amounts of eating along the way- think anything and everything Anthony Bourdain is…
Shrimp Harissa Tagine
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…
Classic Roasted Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables
Everyone loves a classic roasted chicken and there are countless recipes in the world on to make the perfect one, and I certainly have my…
Thai Beef Curry
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…
Moroccan Tagine with Meatballs and Eggs
Any type of Moroccan tagine is something I’ll try and usually love, really any Moroccan dish at all, especially ones that you don’t even actually…
Oven Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
A few years ago when I catered my sister in law’s wedding rehearsal dinner, I discovered this type of lamb cut to be an essential…
Vegetarian Korma with Basmati Rice
I’ve been cooking with Saffron Road products for a long time now and I really do enjoy them. They actually spoil me- made with high…
Mediterranean Couscous with Chicken & Olives
We’re in the thick of winter. It’s cold, icy, slushy, and the snow is absolutely beautiful from indoors, as long as you don’t have to…
Creamy Fusilli Pasta with Swiss Chard and Chicken
I have the most convenient times for food cravings. Right now my kitchen is completely unusable while it’s under construction. The stove is off the…
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…
Skillet Chicken Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
I crave Italian food in a hot and steamy summer because it reminds me of Sicilian tomato sauce cooking in my Nonna’s kitchen. She used…
Baked Shrimp with Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Red Pepper Paste
On my Sicilian side of the family, they really love shrimp. My aunts bake it in the oven with some very simple ingredients like garlic,…
Thai Red Curry Chicken & Vegetables Stir Fry
If you’re anything like me and sometimes just really get a craving for hot and spicy Thai food, or any type of Asian food but…
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…
Linguine with Spinach, Mushrooms & Garlic
If there is any one pasta dish you should make this week, it’s this one. Whether you’re a Meatless Monday subscriber (or any day of…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew: My Family Recipe for the Ultimate Comfort Food
I always crave comfort food in the winter time, but right now as a nation and a global community, it looks as though we could…
