Turkish Style Summer Bean & Tomato Salad
One of my neighbors passed on some of their long garden green beans to me, which I relish so much- anything from home gardens, without…
Tag: Summer
Aegean Lentil Pasta
As many of you readers of my blog and followers on social media know already, I’ve been in Turkey for several months exploring the cuisine…
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
In the heat of the summer, sometimes we crave hydration more than food, especially when fasting during a summer time Ramadan. That’s why I love…
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…
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…
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…
Greek Salad
I grew up enjoying Greek food. I have a cousin who I’m very close to and is half Greek. I grew up with the family…
[CLOSED] Summer Ramadan Cooking Digital Download Giveaway
It’s never too early to get prepared for Ramadan, cooking ideas and inspiration included. This year, I want everyone to start thinking way ahead of time about…
Angus Beef Burger with Cheese
While grilling season may seem like it’s winding down or at a complete dead halt here in Chicago (we got a sudden cold spell), the…
Cucumber Spritzer
Even though we’re almost at the end of August, the weather seems to be getting hotter and hotter. This cucumber spritzer is the perfect way…