Icelandic Haddock in Lemongrass Basil Simmer Sauce
Unless you have an amazing Asian store nearby that sells fresh ingredients from the East, it’s pretty hard to find things like lemongrass, real coconut…
Unless you have an amazing Asian store nearby that sells fresh ingredients from the East, it’s pretty hard to find things like lemongrass, real coconut…
Some people have an issue with any meat that is ritually sacrificed or slaughtered; others have an issue with slaughtering any animals for food and…
The second notion to tackle in our series, Myths About Halal Food, is one that questions the cleanliness of halal foods (including the process of making…
In my quest to seek out ethically-sound businesses that also put out a quality halal product, I have come across a small handful I would…
Ethical consumerism is a topic I’ve been frequently during my presentations on what it truly means to eat halal (what is permissible) and tayyib (wholesome,…
This myth surprised me the most because it couldn’t be further from the truth. When I heard that some people actually believe that eating halal involves…
It’s not too often that I receive direct questions about what halal food is or what’s entailed in the processes that bring halal food to…
Dry winter skin is the worst and after living much of my life in cold climates, I would think that it would be pretty easy…
Chances are, if you live somewhere in the U.S. and you seek out halal food then you’re already aware of Crescent Foods. If not, allow…
Whether you’re planning an ‘Eid celebration at home or bringing a dish to your host, you’ll want some recipe ideas for appetizers that are easy…
Contrary to what might be popular belief, not every Muslim family is a large one. There are people all over the world, especially in the…
I’m a huge fan of a hearty bowl of soup. I love to select, chop and see the change in texture of fresh, seasonal vegetables…
Everyone is talking about this year’s daily fasts in Ramadan being so long because sunset (the time when the fast is broken) will come a…
Ramadan is such a great time to get your home organized. Actually, for me all the organization happens way before the month of Ramadan when…
I’ve recently seen friends of mine open up {halal} restaurants and for many years considered opening up one of my own. Running any business is a…
I love the smell of basmati rice. There isn’t any other rice quite like it. When you walk into the home of someone cooking it,…
I can’t tell you all how excited I am to finally be able to talk about this- my first time professionally styling food for a…
I had the great fortune of being able to do a little baking for a local school bazaar this past weekend. Teachers were raising money…
It wasn’t too long ago that I first heard about Saffron Road, halal frozen entrees that are now sold at Whole Foods stores. At first…