Purple Scalloped Potatoes
Tonight I made a dish that even surprised me- purple potatoes. I saw them in a local Asian market and wondered if they were a South American variety I’d seen before at a dinner with Peruvian friends...
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Among Mexicans and many Americans, the word ‘tortilla’ is commonly understood to be the type of corn or flour-based flat bread used to fill with things like rice, beans and meat. In Spain, however,...
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My friends and I decided to get together for an Iftar (breaking of the fast dinner). We thought having a theme would be a great way to focus on the food, as well as make it easier to come up with...
View ArticleChicken Rogan Josh with Potatoes, Peas and Cilantro
Rogan Josh is a north Indian curry dish that is typically served with lamb. The word rogan is Persian for oil and josh mans hot or heat (some also say it means passionate). Despite the name or...
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Have you heard about our Ramadan Shape-Up program with Fit Muslimah, Azizah Magazine and My Halal Kitchen where Mubarakah Ibrahim will share tips on getting physically in shape while Tayyiba Taylor...
View ArticleMoroccan Goat Stew
Have you ever tried goat meat? If you’ve seen them in real life, they’re not as meaty as those furry and cuddly lambs we all love to pet, though they’re cute and gentle creatures created for...
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It’s so hard to believe the month of Ramadan is nearly over, which is a bit sad for us because we love it so much. It’s such a time of being scheduled and focused and distraction-free. However...
View ArticleSoftened Red Potatoes & Parsley
My mom used to make these potatoes often when I was growing up. I’m not quite sure where she got the recipe, but she used to read a lot of cookbooks and magazines to get ideas, and when a dish worked...
View ArticlePurple Scalloped Potatoes
Tonight I made a dish that even surprised me- purple potatoes. I saw them in a local Asian market and wondered if they were a… The post Purple Scalloped Potatoes appeared first on Yvonne Maffei
View ArticleThe Spanish Tortilla
Among Mexicans and many Americans, the word ‘tortilla’ is commonly understood to be the type of corn or flour-based flat bread used to fill with… The post The Spanish Tortilla appeared first on Yvonne...
View ArticleA Spanish Iftar
My friends and I decided to get together for an Iftar (breaking of the fast dinner). We thought having a theme would be a great… The post A Spanish Iftar appeared first on Yvonne Maffei
View ArticleOven-Baked Crispy French Fries
This week’s healthy eating tips are about baking food that you normally would fry and to make things from scratch whenever possible. I know baking isn’t something anyone… The post Oven-Baked Crispy...
View ArticleMoroccan Goat Stew
Have you ever tried goat meat? If you’ve seen them in real life, they’re not as meaty as those furry and cuddly lambs we all… The post Moroccan Goat Stew appeared first on Yvonne Maffei
View ArticleSoftened Red Potatoes & Parsley
My mom used to make these potatoes often when I was growing up. I’m not quite sure where she got the recipe, but she used… The post Softened Red Potatoes & Parsley appeared first on Yvonne Maffei
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… The post Creamy Mashed Potatoes appeared first on Yvonne Maffei
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