Fatima Mujadara, spiced lentils with rice and crispy fried onions, is a very popular dish in the Middle East, vegetarian, vegan, and simple with a delicious mix of flavors and textures, which can be eaten hot or at room temperature. The Mujadara and its Becoming Rumors say that the first written recipe for mujadara is found in an … Read more
Crawfish étouffée is the heart and soul of Louisiana cooking—a rich, comforting stew that smothers tender crawfish tails in a deeply flavorful, lightly spiced sauce. Traditionally made with a dark roux and served over fluffy white rice, this dish brings the essence of Cajun country straight to your kitchen. In this halal-friendly version, we’ve swapped … Read more
Summer is here, and these lemon and vanilla bars are here to stay in our summer recipe collection. They’re absolutely delicious, and when you add in the fact that you’ll only need to dirty the bowl of a food processor and a baking tray, they’re truly a winner. For this recipe, we recommend using Nielsen‑Massey vanilla paste made with … Read more
Ground chicken is soft and easy to cook. You can make many tasty dishes with it. Here are 17+ simple recipes. Each recipe has a name and a list of ingredients. Tips for Cooking Ground Chicken Pros and Cons of Ground Chicken Pros ✅ Cons ❌ Lower in fat than ground beef Can be dry … Read more
Fajitas are always a favorite, especially when they’re freshly made. In this recipe, the chicken and beef strips are marinated to perfection in the Mojo Chipotle to then grill to perfection. To serve, customize your fajitas by placing the strips of beef and chicken in warm flour tortillas with fresh, sautéed ingredients: red onions, carrots, snow peas, … Read more
Crispy, spicy, and irresistibly golden, these Southern‑style fried catfish fillets bring bold Cajun flavors to your weeknight dinner table. The combination of whole milk, buttermilk and Frank’s RedHot creates a tangy, lightly spicy marinade that keeps the fish incredibly moist on the inside. A well‑seasoned crust – made with corn flour, wheat flour, garlic powder, … Read more
My mother’s three Easter desserts were bread rolls, rice pudding, and sweet rice pudding. Here’s the proof: This paper, which I have laminated in a notebook of dessert recipes that I compiled and bound, is a sheet where my mother wrote the three recipes. My mother wasn’t much of a writer, but luckily, she left this … Read more
I have to admit I hesitated for quite a while about whether to write this post or not… Oh, it might seem silly to you, but I’ve honestly thought several times: Am I really going to write a post about how to cook broccoli so it’s perfectly cooked? What’s the point? Everyone knows how to … Read more
This is a dish that’s easy to prepare, pleasing to the eye, and full of beta‑carotene. What more could you ask for? Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 5 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Gai lan (Chinese broccoli), washed 2 bunches Oyster sauce 60 ml Crushed garlic clove 1 Light soy sauce 1½ tablespoons Powdered sugar 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil … Read more
It might sound pretentious, but since it’s not my own recipe, I’m going to call the mega‑piece of rump roast that my boyfriend kindly taught me to prepare “my own.” As many of you know, my husband is Dutch, a true gourmet, and a keen cook when I let him in. Roast beef, a dish I’d … Read more