Milky & Sweet Saffron Tea (sponsored)
This is my version of Karak Chai, a milky tea popular in Gulf countries and South Asia, this one utilizing beautifully aromatic saffron by Heray…
Category: Cooking Techniques & Kitchen Tips
HALAL SUBSTITUTES FOR ALCOHOL IN BAKING
There are some really wonderful pastry and baking dishes found in French, Italian, Latin, Asian and American cuisine that call for alcohol and liquors, so…
HALAL SUBSTITUTES FOR PORK
So many people end up avoiding restaurants, recipes and other great family meals because they’re often times unaware of the ways around consuming pork and…
HALAL SUBSTITUTES FOR ALCOHOL IN COOKING
Above is my list that you can print out as a chart and use it for dishes that call for a variety of alcoholic beverages…
New Products in My Halal Market
If you haven’t visited My Halal Market lately (or ever), then you’re missing out on some really neat products in my global online marketplace. In…
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
update: I wrote this at the start of the covid-19 pandemic, but I think it’s just as relevant now than it was then, considering the…
Dr. Berg’s Opinion on the Coronavirus + More Info. on Boosting Your Immunity
I’ve been watching Dr. Eric Berg on youtube for quite a while now, just for general medical advice and information. Now, during this global pandemic…
Safe Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I usually clean out my fridge before going on a big grocery haul, and I usually clean off the jars and lids of items I…
How to Use Loofah in Your Kitchen
Some of the things I thought would be super easy to find in Turkey were all-natural products. Much to my surprise, even a country that…
Glistening Greens
Kale, Swiss Chard and many other greens are so easy to make and incorporate into your everyday diet, even if they’re just cooked and served…
Fabulous California Figs for Your Eid Table
By the end of Ramadan, most of us fasting Muslims have completely filled our status quo of date consumption for the month, and perhaps much…
How to Make Almond Flour
One of my most popular Instagram posts in recent months was when I posted about how I make my own almond milk. It has changed…
10 Ways To Keep Your Kids Productive in the Last Days of Ramadan
This is a sponsored recipe post by the Zabiha Halal brand. They provide halal-certified products mentioned in this post. After three full weeks of fasting,…
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…
10 Simple Kitchen Hacks to Make Ramadan Cooking Easier
This post is sponsored by Zabiha Halal During these long summer fasts, we sure could use as much help as possible to make…
5 Tips on Hosting a Holiday Gathering at Home
All holidays are a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and family, and typically have us paying a little extra attention to our living spaces…
Homemade Broth Will Enhance Your Recipes
One of the best ways I’ve found to make soups and stews richer and easier to make is by adding all sorts of broth and…
A Technique to Make Great Mediterranean Chicken
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…
How to Saute Mushrooms
I try to share a lot of my tips on my Instagram page as I’m cooking away and lost in thought about what I’m making.…
How to Remove the Bitterness of an Eggplant
One thing I’ve learned about taking the bitterness out of an eggplant is to salt it generously. If you can, place a heavy pan on…
