10 Foods Mentioned in the Qur’an
There are many beautiful (Halal, or “permissible“) foods mentioned in the Holy Quran, many of which you will often see at the table of Muslims…
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HALAL SUBSTITUTES FOR PORK
So many people end up avoiding restaurants, recipes and other great family meals because they’re often times unaware of the ways around consuming pork and…
HALAL SUBSTITUTES FOR ALCOHOL IN COOKING
Above is my list that you can print out as a chart and use it for dishes that call for a variety of alcoholic beverages…
My Interview with the CEO of Maya Cosmetics about Halal Nail Polish
Over the years, the question of “Halal” nail polish has been a point of intense conversation in the Halal consumer community and not without controversy.…
Three Halal Markets In San Diego
Three San Diego markets where you can find Halal meats and Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Balkan, Persian and Indo-Pakistani products.
An Interview with the Authors of the Book “Halal Food: A History”
It is with great pleasure that I was able to bring to all of you an enlightening discussion with the authors of the book, Halal…
The Meaning of Halal & Tayyib Part 5: Solutions to Cooking & Eating Halal Anywhere
This is my fifth and last video in a series of audio discussions about what halal means and how that affects what we put into…
The Meaning of Halal & Tayyib: Eating Out or Cooking Global Cuisine
This is my fourth video in a series of audio discussions about what halal means and how that affects what we put into our bodies.…
Benefits of Black Seed Oil in Toothpaste
Since the 1950’s, hundreds of scientific studies have documented remarkable results on black seed’s ability to help stop infections, regulate allergic reactions and improve the…
Who Really Cares About Halal? [Video Discussion]
This is something I’ve wanted to discuss for a very long time with everyone: Who Really Cares About Halal? I want to open up the conversation to…
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 a…
5 Things You Can Do to Live Well During the Cold Winter Months
It’s this time of year when I appreciate home and hearth the most. While I may not have a fireplace (although I’d absolutely love one),…
Chicken Salad with Homemade Yogurt-Based Ranch Dressing
https://billydoemeats.com/?sca_ref=612140.OUBMoNQMp3As we begin to enter the New Year soon, wouldn’t it be nice to actually maintain a goal of eating healthier by cooking more at…
Fall Harvest Pumpkin Yogurt Bread
My favorite season of the year is Fall/Autumn. I look forward to wearing cozy sweaters, sitting around a fire outside and taking walks in nature…
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…
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…
Suhoor Recipe Roundup
The suhoor meal is such an important one to have because it can really make or break the experience you have on the fasting day.…
Roasted Eggplant with Ground Meat
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…
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.…
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…
