What’s in Your Bread & Pastry Products? My Interview with Dobra Bielinski of Delightful Pastries
I love the topic of what’s in your food. When I wrote the My Halal Kitchen cookbook, I learned more than I ever expected –…
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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…
On Food Fraud and Being an Educated Halal Consumer
My friend and halal industry colleague Sue Labadi and I often mull over the topic of standards in halal as it relates to the future of the halal economy.…
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…
Facebook Live Series: What’s Really In Our Food?
I’m really getting used to this Facebook Live thing! I love how many of you have been adding comments and feedback to join in the…
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…
Spicy & Sweet Tropical Snack Mix
Snacks are so popular in America, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love something crunch, salty, even spicy any time of day? We work long…
My Visit to Barkaat Foods
Whenever I decide to use a halal meat product in my own cooking, I like to know as much about the company as possible so that I…
Nut-Filled Dates with Melted Chocolate
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be…
Crunchy Party Mix
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be…
How to Know If The Meat You’re Buying Is Truly Halal
Do you ever wonder if what you’re eating at local restaurants or the unmarked meat at a butcher shop is truly halal and how you…
