Summer Eggplant Soup
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 say things like, ‘How can you eat that (insert said food/drink)...
View ArticleStewing Summer Vegetables
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 and their own wonderful juices. Read on to find out how. Use a large...
View ArticleCucumber, Red Onion, and Avocado Salad
At the time I made this recipe, it still felt like summer. Two short days later, it feels like we skipped right to Autumn and possibly on the verge of winter. Oh well, I’ll eat avocados at any time of...
View ArticleFlatbread Triangles with Cheese and Fresh Veggies
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be conducting food demos on four different recipes, all...
View ArticleCrunchy Party Mix
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be conducting food demos on four different...
View ArticleNut-Filled Dates with Melted Chocolate
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be conducting food demos on four different...
View ArticleCreamy Zucchini & Potato Soup
I absolutely love, love, love this soup. I’ve been told it’s like a broccoli cheddar soup without the broccoli or the cheddar. I think my guests are referring to the texture, which is thick and creamy,...
View ArticleCreamy Mashed Potatoes
I can’t remember the last time we had mashed potatoes from a box. Just the thought of it brings to mind the empty feeling I get from any foods that are simply a semblance of real food. I know it’s...
View ArticleSpicy & Sweet Tropical Snack Mix
Snacks are so popular in America, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love something crunch, salty, even spicy any time of day? We work long hours, get hungry, don’t have a lot of time for complete meals,...
View ArticleSalaam Nutritionals Giveaway
I’ve only recently learned about this {new to me} halal vitamin company that has a great product and a beautiful story about how and why they started and their vision going forward on how their company...
View ArticleCucumber, Red Onion, and Avocado Salad
At the time I made this recipe, it still felt like summer. Two short days later, it feels like we skipped right to Autumn and possibly on the verge of winter. Oh well, I’ll eat avocados at any time of...
View ArticleCrunchy Party Mix
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be conducting food demos on four different...
View ArticleNut-Filled Dates with Melted Chocolate
I’m working with IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) on their upcoming Halal and Healthy workshops around the Chicagoland area where I’ll be conducting food demos on four different...
View ArticleCreamy Zucchini & Potato Soup
I absolutely love, love, love this soup. I’ve been told it’s like a broccoli cheddar soup without the broccoli or the cheddar. I think my guests are referring to the texture, which is thick and creamy,...
View ArticleCreamy Mashed Potatoes
I can’t remember the last time we had mashed potatoes from a box. Just the thought of it brings to mind the empty feeling I get from any foods that are simply a semblance of real food. I know it’s...
View ArticleSpicy & Sweet Tropical Snack Mix
Snacks are so popular in America, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love something crunch, salty, even spicy any time of day? We work long hours, get hungry, don’t have a lot of time for complete meals,...
View ArticleCream of Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
At this time of year, everyone talks about New Year’s resolutions. To top the list, it’s usually about getting fit and eating healthier. I think soups are one of the best kinds of dishes you can make...
View ArticleHow to Make Almond Milk
Recently I posted a series of photos on Instagram when I was beginning to make almond milk from scratch at home. The last couple of times I tried store-bought almond milk (many years ago and then...
View ArticleHolistic Mom MD’s Healthy Recipe for Pumpkin Cake
If you’ve watched my Facebook Live video series with Dr. Madiha Saeed, you’ll probably know a little bit about this recipe and why it’s appearing here- because it’s a total family favorite- and now...
View ArticleZucchini & Cauliflower Soup
My passion for soup intensifies every time I come up with a new way to blend different veggies. Since I’m usually always stirring in some kind of dairy into my soups- whether it’s milk, heavy cream or...
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