MOROCCAN-SPICED BEEF, RAISIN & ALMOND APPETIZER
Yesterday was the first Friday of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims around the world. And there are some really delicious Mediterranean dishes shared…
Category: Iftar Recipes
CREAM CHEESE DIP WITH NUTS & HONEY
I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes for when I entertain- something healthy and that utilizes much of what I already have…
Dates with Labneh & California Honey
One thing I love to do in Ramadan is to experiment with super simple ways to serve dates for Iftar. This one was inspired by…
Dates with Cucumbers & Creme Fraiche
My dear friend and sister Zainab Ismail is this powerhouse teacher of sunnah and Prophetic foods (the foods that the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon…
Strawberry-Watermelon Coolers
One of my all-time favorite recipes for drinks that truly hydrate without artificial sugars. This is great for a Spring or Summertime Ramadan when you…
Fruit & Nut Plates: Suhoor or Iftar
Because it’s a Sunnah to break one’s fast with dates (something that Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him, used to do), almost all Muslims will follow suit out…
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…
Thai Mango Shrimp Skillet
I love really light meals in Ramadan and much of the time those involve fish and seafood. What’s great about this particular dish is that…
Rack of Lamb with Dates & Moroccan Spices
When I first made this dish, I was apprehensive. I had only ever eaten rack of lamb at restaurants and considered it ‘fancy fare’ for…
Banana Date Cups
I’m probably not the only one whose favorite time of the day in Ramadan is the time when we break our fast. It’s not because…
Edible Art for the Ramadan Iftar Table
This is a Guest Post by Sweet Pillar Food Founder, Nadia Hubbi The month of Ramadan may mean different things for different people, however at the end…
Party Platter Fruit Salad with Yogurt & Honey
One of the most wonderful things I see on Iftar tables is an abundance of fruit. I respect the person who spends a lot of…
Fresh & Fruity Coconut Water
There’s no doubt that one of the hardest part of the fasting day might not even be going without food, but going without water. That’s…
Pan Roasted Lamb and Potatoes
Each Spring I wait with anticipation to make my favorite lamb dishes. I’m not sure why I don’t crave it as much in the Winter…
Tandoori Spiced Baked Chicken in Yogurt Masala
If you’ve ever been to an Indian restaurant that has a clay oven, you may have tried their tandoori. It’s typically made by adding the…
Beef Kabobs with Grilled Vegetables
Summertime is the best time to have kebobs- out on the grill, finally! Although here, it’s been a very rainy season plus with Ramadan falling…
Roast Chicken with Couscous, Prunes, Apricots, Dates & Almonds
I guess this Ramadan proves that I’m drawn to Mediterranean and North African food as my go-to cuisine for the month. The mixture of sweet…
Yvonne’s Moroccan Harira Soup
There are so many delicious recipes coming out of the North African country of Morocco and when I was there in the mid 90’s, I…
Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
I wasn’t sure how I was going to post this recipe during the summer since everyone wants a good BBQ recipe that actually uses a…
Watermelon & Feta Salad
I have been waiting to make this salad since the winter time. Watermelon is my favorite fruit, mainly because it hydrates the body as you eat it,…
