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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 quick to make that you don't even have to stress much over making it....
Sobia Hussain, owner of The Olive Tree Soap Company, wows us again with these wonderful recipes you will want to make at home just because she makes them so simple and appealing to make.
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Local food products are quite the buzz lately. Any time you shop at the supermarket and see products like local honey or local jams, they're typically strategically placed where fresh produce is to give you the feeling of shopping...
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Chile Relleno Tacos at Las Asadas
I absolutely love Mexican food. Having lived and studied in Mexico during my college days and since traveled to both the Yucatan Peninsula and the...
Linden Berry Tea for Wintertime Blues
I've wanted to share this recipe for a long time, and I'm not sure what took me so long other than the fact that...
Mini Hazelnut Bundt Yogurt Cakes with Rose Whipped Cream
My all-time favorite desserts are the simplest ones. I am not a fan of spending a lot of time making sweet things, only because...
Chicken Bouillabaisse
Those of you who know me well enough know that my favorite cooking mentor is Julia Child--and it's not because of the book or movie, Julie...
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Upright Roasting Rack for Chicken and Small Poultry
One of the most useful tools I have in the kitchen for roasting chicken and other small birds is this upright roasting rack that...
Steaming Basics
Steaming is universally known as a healthy method of cooking because little fat, if any, is needed in the process. One of the oldest...
Sejouk (Spicy Sausage)
Sejouk (also known as sudjuk, sujuk, or merguez) is a spicy version of sausage that is common in Middle Eastern cuisine, stemming from places like Morocco,...
Preserved Lemons
If there's one ingredient that says "Moroccan cooking" it's preserved lemons. They're smaller than most lemons found in the U.S. and also sweeter. Traditionally...
Ostrich Eggs
Ostrich eggs might not even be on your radar as anything other than what you might see at a zoo, but kid you not...
Pakistani Dundicut Peppers
I was pleasantly surprised to find these dried hot peppers at Penzey's Spices in Cleveland near the famed West Side Market. I had never...
Linguine with Spinach, Mushrooms & Garlic
If there is any one pasta dish you should make this week, it's this one. Whether you're a Meatless Monday subscriber (or any day...
Baked Salmon in Papillote
Salmon is one of the easiest types of fish to make on a regular basis. It's thick texture stays together nicely when cooking, so...
Chicken Noodle Soup: A Winter Necessity
The flu is hitting a lot of people hard right now. On the local news here in Chicago, we've been told that area hospital...
Slow-Roasted Moroccan Mechoui
I'm really thrilled to bring you the next 'Eid ul Adha recipe from Christine (Amina)Â Benlafquih, a journalist, wife and mother living in Morocco since...
Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
A day in the life of recipe testing goes a lot like this:
Creamy Pasta with Roasted VegetablesÂ
-shop for fresh ingredients and bring them home...
5 Tips for An Easy ‘Eid Party
This Ramadan has been so much fun. I've had a great time soaking up all the great ideas for home décor, party ideas for...
Culinary and Cosmetic Uses of Argan Oil
Have you ever tried argan oil? Â It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on...
Violet Rice Pudding
Uzma Sharif is a Chicago-based chocolatier and owner of Chocolat Uzma, both an online shop and a brick and mortar one  in Chicago. I just...
Pistachios and Walnuts: A Deeper Look at the Most Widely Used...
Nadia Hubbi of Sweet Pillar & Co. gives us her take on how two of the healthiest and most traditional nuts of the Middle...
Tips For Celebrating Ramadan In Style
I am so delighted to bring you this article by Jomana Siddiqui, founder of modernEID.com who creates some of the most beautifully designed 'Eid decor...
The Story Behind Patchi Chocolates
Last year during Ramadan I introduced you to Patchi chocolates because I fell in love with their quality and taste. I had all but...
Are You Ready for Ramadan Cooking?
Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar (lunar) and the holy month of fasting is approaching quickly. There is so much to prepare...
Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad
Summer food is equivalent to grilling, right? Well, in the intense heat we're feeling here in the Midwest I'm not sure everyone is so...
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...
Chicken Rogan Josh with Potatoes, Peas and Cilantro
Rogan Josh is a north Indian curry dish that is typically served with lamb. The word rogan is Persian for oil and josh mans hot or heat (some...
Chicken Sausages with Heirloom Tomatoes
On a recent trip to our local butcher, I inquired about the homemade merguez they always used to have on hand. He said they weren't making...
Myth #2: Halal Food Isn’t Clean
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...
Quick Kidney Beans with Tomatoes, Onions and Cilantro
It's true, I travel with food. It's not because I'm a food blogger, a halal foodie or averse to outside food. It's because I...
Myths About Halal Food
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...
Spicy Olive Tapenade
Appetizer aren't just for entertaining guests. I've come to learn that keeping homemade appetizers around my house is a great way to eat healthy...
A Simple Way to Change Your Refrigerator
A couple of weeks ago when my husband was away for a few days, I had some time on my hands to work on...
Ruby Red Grapefruit & Blood Orange Juice
One of the ways I try  improve my overall health is by making fresh juice most mornings and sometimes again later in the evenings for...
Tuna Pasta with Olives, Capers & Tomatoes
This is a great weekend dish- really healthy, light, and super quick to make. The only ingredient that's actually cooked is the pasta.
Chop and...
[SPONSORED] Saffron Road’s New Line of Vegeterian Entrees
You may have already heard about Saffron Road's new vegetarian entrees, which are making quite a buzz on places like Facebook and Twitter. Vegetarians, vegans...
5 Tips for Eating Well During Tough Economic Times
tIt's no secret that many people are suffering right now as a result of unemployment, rising costs of food and just about everything else....
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
I recently heard that it was possible to make microwaved popcorn without buying bags of pre-seasoned, ready-to-pop-into-the-microwave popcorn in a bag. It sounded so much healthier...
Bon Appétit Magazine Presented Chicago Gourmet
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Gourmet event in Chicago's Millenium Park. You know the kind of experience that leaves you in a...
Cherries and Sunsets on a Wisconsin Peninsula
It's been a long time since I've taken a spontaneous trip, one that's planned the day before heading out for a long weekend to...
Top Chef Contestant Malika Ameen Talks to My Halal Kitchen
It isn't every day that you get to 'meet' a pastry chef like Malika Ameen. If you don't know her already, here's a great...
Feta, Avocado & Homemade Mayonnaise Torta
Everyone has some sort of comfort food. Some people love cakes for soothing comfort; others love chicken noodle soup or a hearty chili. For me,...
Chicago’s Green City Market and Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
Saturday was a crisp fall morning perfect for heading out to any farmers' market, even if just to take a look at all of...
How to Dry Citrus Peels
Whether you have tons of lemons and limes around or just a few, it's easy to preserve the outer skin, or zest, for future...
Mini Hazelnut Bundt Yogurt Cakes with Rose Whipped Cream
My all-time favorite desserts are the simplest ones. I am not a fan of spending a lot of time making sweet things, only because...
Meaty Mediterranean Subs
If you don't know me by now, one thing you should know is that I love all things Mediterranean. The food, the sunshine, the...
Lemon Syllabub Drink from The Hamilton Cookbook by Laura Kumin
Last Spring when I was in Washington, D.C. to attend the Global Food Security Symposium, my friend and fellow food blogger, Laura Kumin and...
ICNA Relief’s Naazish Yarkhan Talks about #LeftoversReinvented
Recently I had the sheer pleasure of having a wonderful, heartfelt discussion with Naazish Yarkhan whom I first met years ago when she was...
Spices, Ingredients & Books From My Trip to Dubai
Those of you who followed me around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter during my trip to Dubai got a glimpse at many of the activities...
Sprinjene Halal Toothpaste Giveaway
We have an exciting new giveaway for TWO new SprinJene Halal Toothpaste Products, available in our new online store, My Halal Market: Adult Sensitivity...
In Conversation with Deli Halal’s Chris Barnett and Director of Halal...
While on my recent trip to Dubai, I had the pleasure of meeting with many interesting people in the food business. So many around...
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,...
Tuscan Kale & Chickpea Soup
Winter days are quite the challenge here in Chicago, so I'm always trying to find ways to warm up with food. I haven't had...
Use the Winter Season to Force Tree Branches
Every winter I try to continue my obsession with indoor gardening. It usually happens after I get antsy with the realization that I can't...