Ghee has officially made a comeback. You see it being recommended by nutritionists and dietitians, and lately, it has also made its way into coffee. Ghee, as it is known in the South Asian Subcontinent, is clarified butter, meaning butter is boiled to separate the liquid fat from the milk solids. The milk solids sink to […]
A Few of My Favorite Things
What would conscientious living be without some dependable go to products that one can truly count on? I, for one, have been struggling to find products that would make packing lunches easier and more organized. Then there are things I have recently come across and found to work rather well in my kitchen. Here I have […]
2017 A Year of Reflection
Can you believe we are already into day three of 2017? It is just amazing how time flies! With every new year we make new resolutions and goals and try to maintain them as the days go on. How often is it though that we swerve off the path and go back to our old […]
Healthier Coconut Truffles
Often, when you start eating healthy, the first thing to go on your list of taboo foods is dessert. But I love dessert! It can be a struggle. I never knew what a mean sweet tooth I had till I had my boys. I crave something sweet right after a meal, and this is one […]
A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Eating Out
I would be lying to you if I told you we didn’t eat out at all. Maybe not as much as we used to before, but eating out is still very much part of our weekend ritual. Every Friday night or Saturday we allow ourselves one meal out. Okay sometimes two, but as we evolve into […]
Cauliflower Cashew Curry (20 minute recipe!)
Creamy, hearty, and spicy, this cauliflower cashew curry is a great way to eat seasonally and enjoy the otherwise neutral cauliflower as a quick side dish. While aloo gobi may be South Asia’s gift to the culinary world, this cauliflower cashew curry is a fusion of the same Pakistani/Indian spices in a rich, creamy cashew […]
Why You Need To Give Up Diet Soda Today
My relationship with diet soda began about sixteen years ago. It’s as old as my marriage. “Fresh off the boat” and straight into life in the good old U.S. of A., Where “diet” everything was a sign of being fit. I don’t recall the diet variety being available back home, in Pakistan, and even if it […]
Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh)
This turmeric milk or haldi doodh is so indulgent yet good for you; it boasts the healing properties of turmeric yet tastes more like a dessert. Ready in 10 minutes from scratch, or use a teaspoon of my turmeric paste recipe for a much quicker beverage. Haldi or turmeric is known as the cure-all in […]
My Halal Kitchen Global Recipes, Cooking Tips, Lifestyle Inspiration by Yvonne Maffei~ Review
You may remember reading my blog post about my attending the My Halal Kitchen cooking demo a few weeks back. Well, I have been busy reading and cooking from it and am happy to report my findings below. In case you haven’t heard of Yvonne Maffei, she is a cookbook author and the person behind […]
Gratitude~ Not Just at Thanksgiving
The United States celebrates “Thanksgiving” every year on the last Thursday of November. The day brings together families to express gratitude to God for all their blessings. Although the tradition dates back to the 1621, it is as relevant today as it was way back then.
Chocolate Crusted Pumpkin Pie
So I finally mustered up the courage to make Pumpkin Pie at home. It was a daunting task but it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! And best of all, my boys gave it their seal of approval!
How I Cleared My Acne by Eating Right.
I have had acne-prone skin ever since I hit puberty and you’d think it would calm down as my 40’s neared. Unfortunately not. My skin situation spiraled out of control and my angst grew. I tried everything from over-the-counter skin products to consult a dermatologist. Nothing worked. The side effects of the products the dermatologist prescribed were […]
A Presentation by My Halal Kitchen’s Yvonne Maffei
This past weekend I had the opportunity to meet with My Halal Kitchen’s Yvonne Maffei while at the Women’s Conference organized by Rabata. I’ll be honest, I was star struck! But her friendly and down to earth personality made it easy to talk to her. The expertise with which she swaps out the haram (prohibited) […]
Mozzarella Sweet Potato Bites
Ah sweet potato! How I love thee! My love affair with this vegetable goes back to my childhood. Sweet potato is a popular street food in Pakistan. Known as Shakarkandi, it is cooked on coal and served sprinkled with salt and red chilli powder.
Mini Pumpkin Pancakes
Celebrating this powerful fruit and it’s relatives has been a focus here in my home. We have been conscientiously eating our fruits and vegetables. Be they raw or cooked, savory or sweet, as snack or as part of a meal. I am truly enjoying fall.
Tadka Daal Recipe
Tadka Daal is a staple side dish in every South Asian home. Although there are many variations, this one, made with red lentils (Laal Masoor), is the quickest and most straightforward version you’ll make. Why You’ll love this tadka dal recipe Types of dal Dal, daal, or dhal is the poor man’s protein in the […]
Mint Lassi
If truth be told, this mint lassi happened quite by accident. The mint that was to be used as garnish somehow ended up in the blender. I blended it and there it was, lassi and bits of green. Okay, I said to myself, no worries. How bad can it be? OMG, it was so so […]
Baingan Bharta in the Oven (Roasted Aubergine Curry)
Making Baingan Bharta in the oven is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the curry’s smoky, spicy, savory deliciousness! This Pakistani eggplant curry version is inspired by my aunt Iffat’s recipe. It was through her that I first heard of roasting eggplant before adding it to the curry. This curry is Paleo- and Whole30-approved and is […]
Fasting to Great Health
Fasting is not a new phenomenon by any means. It has its roots in all the major religions of the world. The Quran, Bible, and Torah all have some form of it present. Philippus Paracelsus, one of the fathers of Western medicine has even called it “The greatest remedy-The physician within” The benefits Research has shown […]