How to Build a Meaty Appetizer Plate [Sponsored]
If you’re having a small gathering for New Year’s Eve or Day, I have another tasty suggestion for entertaining with delicious and healthy foods. Making…
Category: Halal-Certified Products
My Interview with the CEO of Maya Cosmetics about Halal Nail Polish
Over the years, the question of “Halal” nail polish has been a point of intense conversation in the Halal consumer community and not without controversy.…
Three Halal Markets In San Diego
Three San Diego markets where you can find Halal meats and Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Balkan, Persian and Indo-Pakistani products.
My Interview with Halal Pastures, an Upstate New York Family Farm
Recently I spoke with Diane Aboushi during a live interview about her family farm in upstate New York that serves quality Halal and tayyib (pure/wholesome)…
Choosing Halal & Healthy Meats Every Time: My Interview with Hoda Noureldin of Billy Doe Meats
I love talking to people who bring great food products to us. I think it’s a fantastic service and a huge sacrifice to build a…
Benefits of Black Seed Oil in Toothpaste
Since the 1950’s, hundreds of scientific studies have documented remarkable results on black seed’s ability to help stop infections, regulate allergic reactions and improve the…
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…
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Is it just me or are there cookies everywhere, right now? Not to mention cakes, chocolates, candy canes and the like. Even if one doesn’t…
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…
Easy Yogurt Marinade Recipe for Eid ul Adha Lamb
Eid ul Adha is around the corner again! Where did the time go? Wasn’t it just Ramadan, then Eid ul Fitr? Wow, time has flown and…
Halal-Certified Yoghurt
Those of you who follow me on social media probably know that I recently attended Halal Fest in Fremont, California and was there to give…
Risotto with Asparagus and Green Peas
I don’t eat too much rice or pasta in Ramadan because it leaves me feeling too full before eating other things, but if I’m going…
Persian-Inspired Crunchy Chickpea Snack Mix
Last month when I was back home in Ohio for a visit, I was able to catch up with family I haven’t seen in too…
Sweet & Savory Snacks for any Night of the Week
Everyone wants snacks, even without celebration days, right? I’m not a big snacker on a daily basis, but I do like to make my own…
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…
Orzo Soup with Greens and Wholesome Chicken Broth
Over the early part of the summer when Ramadan was in full swing, I took advantage of the somewhat cooler weather and made soups for…
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…
Egg Drop Soup
If you like restaurant-style Chinese Egg Drop Soup, just know that you don’t have to go out to have it- it’s so super easy and…
Exploring the Date Groves with Natural Delights
I was recently given the unique opportunity to attend the 2015 Natural Delights Medjool Date Blogger Summit in Yuma, Arizona– and what an experience that…
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…
