Fasulye: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lemonade is the quintessential summer time drink in America, isn’t it? I absolutely love it and it will always remind me of my childhood days…
As a kid I remember having popsicles from those thin and vertical ziploc-like bag almost every day of the summer. My mom used to buy…
This isn’t really a formal recipe post but more of a suggestion for what you can do with summer veggies- stew them in herbs, oil…
It’s been a hot, steamy summer around Chicago- lots of rain, lots of heat. If you wouldn’t know it, you might think we’re sitting in…
Do people ever question certain foods you like to eat or drink in the summer? Not the winter, but just the hot summer time. They might…
Many of you have asked about the recipe for this dish that I served over the weekend, so I’ll give it to you simply- because…
In the wonderful summer season, don’t you crave grilled everything? Grilled meats, grilled vegetables, grilled fruit? There are so many interesting things to choose from at…
Whatever our budget, there’s always a way to put color into your Summer (or Winter- for our friends halfway across the world) and/or Ramadan. Whether…
I don’t know about you, but my time in the kitchen just keeps on getting shorter and shorter and my patience level for long, drawn…
Summer Ramadan Cooking: Recipes & Resources for Healthy Meals All Month Long is a 129-page book full of an introduction to the Rituals of eating during…