This is a sponsored recipe post by Knorr® brand. They provide halal-certified bouillon, a product that is used in this recipe. This Ramadan I’ve chosen to make a bunch of Latin dishes, mainly because of the hot, steamy weather we’ve been experiencing here in Chicago. It’s ironically not dissimilar to the weather in the Caribbean … Read more
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a relevant comment below. Giveaway ends June 15, 2017 and only winners with US addresses are eligible for receipt of product. Update: This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Marwa Ghabra who won this Chefo Gadgets Stainless Steel Colander giveaway. Please contact us as soon as you can with your … Read more
Whenever I think of stuffing vegetables, it seems like a really tedious and cumbersome process- stuffed zucchini, stuffed cabbage, grape leaves, you name it. It seems like something I don’t have time for now want to spend an afternoon doing. This recipe, however, isn’t like that at all. It’s a sort of twist on actually … Read more
I’m excited to be working with NOOR COUTURE who is hosting an event called “Try It Out – Try It On” the 23rd of April in Elgin, IL from 12:00 noon-5:00 PM CST in which NOOR COUTURE and HIJABITOOD will both have their hijabs & garments on sale and available to try on and purchase. To sweeten … Read more
It’s that time of month again and we’re ready to give away another deliciously wonderful giveaway from GLOW Organic Moisturizer, this time in the Japanese Cherry Blossom cream. It’s not only wonderful on your face and body, but I’ve also mixed it into my cream foundation to create a glowing facial foundation that looks terrific. … Read more
It’s no doubt that 2016 has been a year of challenges in a way that’s so different than what many of us have ever faced. People around the world have been vociferous about those challenges we’re facing as an ever-increasing globally-connected (and divided) community. Watching tv and checking social media are increasingly fear and anxiety-inducing activities rather … Read more
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 discussion on “What’s Really in Our Food?”. It’s a five-part series where I’ll be discussing the nuances of food labels, insight into the processing of food and food industry ingredients and … Read more
I love meeting new people, especially when it means talking about food and why we eat what we do, which is why I wrote my new cookbook. Unfortunately, I can’t meet everyone in person (although I’d absolutely love to) and because so many have asked me to sign their copy of My Halal Kitchen: Global Recipes, … Read more
Please join me next Tuesday afternoon as I co-host the #SaludTues Tweet Chat on the topic of How Faith-Based Organizations Can Impact Latino Health. I was asked to be part of the conversation with @SaludToday, @healthpreacher, and @UrbStrategies as part of the work done by the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the University of Texas (@UTHSCSA).
I’ve been reading Epicurious for years, but never expected to see this! I am so elated not because it’s a cookbook I’ve written but because it will hopefully bring positive recognition to the abundant world of halal cuisine and cooking. Please share far and wide and thank Epicurious for choosing this book 🙂
