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…
Tag: Iftar
Shrimp Arrabbiata
This is a great appetizer or party dish for weekend gatherings, Iftar during Ramadan, or even Eid. Or, just make it for yourself and family,…
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…
Refreshing Carrot & Avocado Salad
As Spring begins to approach us, we look towards new growth, new life and optimistic things coming our way for the whole world inshaAllah. This…
Corn, Mango & Chile Cups
Are you craving a light side dish for Iftar or even want to make a salad into a meal? It’s just too hot to cook…
Summer Ramadan Cooking is Now Available in Paperback
Many of you have shared your thoughts and your own versions of recipes coming from Summer Ramadan Cooking, my first cookbook that I put out…
Risotto with Asparagus and Green Peas
I don’t eat too much rice or pasta in Ramadan because it leaves me feeling too full before eating other things, but if I’m going…
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…
Pine Nut, Honey & Strawberry Dish
When I went to Sicily in 1993, it was the first time I really ever experienced fruit as the main ingredient- and sometimes the only…
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…
Tandoori Spiced Chicken Pizza
Two of my favorite things and my favorite flavors combined to make this recipe we’ve been enjoying a lot this Ramadan– pizza and Tandoori Chicken.…
Bulgur and Vegetable Salad
This Ramadan, I’m all about quick and easy. With such a long fast and so much to do, I just don’t want to fuss with…
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…
Inspiration for a Casual Summertime Table Setting
Summertime is finally here. I can tell it’s here to stay by the constant heat and humidity, although other climates might be a bit more…
Ingredients to Stock Up on for Ramadan
If you came up with a list of the most essential ingredients to have on hand during Ramadan, what would they be? Year after year,…
Beef Samosa Puff Pastries
If you’ve never tasted keema, or that wonderfully spiced Indian-style ground beef, you’re totally missing out on some great flavor. Surely every family makes it…
Lukhmi: Minced Meat Savory Samosa, Hyderbadi Style
This Ramadan recipe comes to us from Lubna Karim, the India-based and very talented food blogger and photographer of Kitchen Flavours. Make them for Eid,…
Baked Shrimp with Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Red Pepper Paste
On my Sicilian side of the family, they really love shrimp. My aunts bake it in the oven with some very simple ingredients like garlic,…
Sicilian Tuna Pasta
I’ve gone through so many situations where I’ve been in a limited kitchen space- whether it’s because of kitchen renovation, traveling, or some other reason,…
5 of My Favorite Things This Ramadan
It takes a lot for me to find things I really love. I’m not only picky about what comes into my home, but I’ve come to a…
