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…
Category: Entertaining
5 Things You Can Do on Christmas When You Don’t Celebrate
Much of the world has been celebrating Christmas season since the beginning of December, but the really special days for those who celebrate are Christmas…
Classic Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table
America is gearing up for the foodiest of all foodie days of the year, Thanksgiving!! It is by far my favorite foodie holiday, too. The food…
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…
Cheese Platters for Your Next Party
Every year that Ramadan comes around, I find myself looking for new ways to experience the Iftar (breaking of the fast meal). I want to…
Creamy Herb Dip with Crudités
I love a good party dip- and a good party! No matter where you are in the world, it seems, you need a good snack/appetizer/pre-meal…
Classic Roasted Chicken with Spring or Fall 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…
Creating a Formal Table Setting
Whether it’s Eid or any other special occasion, it’s a nice feeling to have a beautiful table setting for your guests. It’s even nicer to…
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…
Mostaccioli: The Great Italian Party Dish
Every family has a favorite party dish, regardless of cultural background or ethnic makeup or religious observance. I happen to think that every special occasion…