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What is Halal Food?

As-salamu alaykum! Let’s explore the world of Halal food and meat to understand what it truly entails. Although the term generally means what is acceptable and lawful in the context of Islamic teachings and a way of life, when it comes to food, it specifically refers to what Muslims are permitted to eat based on…

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What is Tahini?

What is Tahini, you ask? Sometimes spelled tahina or tehena, it is a toasted sesame seed paste that has the consistency of a runny nut butter. Tahini is a delicious Middle Eastern condiment that can be used in many different recipes, the most common being hummus! What is tahini made of? When making the best…

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6 Popular Types of Onions With Uses

With a wide variety of onions available for purchase, it can be hard to figure out what type of onion you should use in any given recipe. Onions are used in so many recipes, from soups, fresh and cold salads, sauces, and dressings, to braised dishes, baked goods, and even fried on their own. So…

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Salt Guide: Types Of Salt For Cooking

Here is a guide to the different kinds of salt commonly called for in recipes. I mostly use table salt in my cooking, but many other bloggers and cookbook authors prefer kosher salt or suggest finishing a dish with flakey sea salt. Meanwhile, bakers love fine sea salt. What is a cook to do? First,…

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Protein Powder Guide For Beginners

If you’re new to the protein powder world, then this beginner’s guide is for you! You may be a little confused about all of the different types of powders on the market, which is completely understandable. There are animal-based protein powders, plant-based protein powders, and then there are also hybrid powders that contain both animal…

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Essential Cooking Spices

A complete set of essential spices is one of the cornerstones of a well-stocked pantry. In my kitchen, I keep basic and Lebanese-specific spices. What is spice? Spices are intensely flavored dried plant parts- the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds, or stems. A solid selection of spices cuts down on unnecessary trips to the store…

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Fall Produce Guide

Are you ready for fall produce? Technically, the season begins on the autumnal equinox in late September, but emotionally, it starts after Labor Day. Autumn is a great time for food: the last blast of summer veggies, like plump tomatoes, coincides with fall favorites: apples, pears, and all kinds of squashes. Why is it important to eat…

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Summer Produce Guide

Here is your summer produce guide. It’s the juiciest part of the year when local tomatoes, green beans, and stone fruit are flooding shelves everywhere from your local farm stand to Costco. Why is it important to eat seasonally? Enjoy more flavorful fruits and vegetables. Summer fruits and vegetables that ripen on the stem (with…

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Winter Produce Guide

Here is a guide to all the delicious winter fruits and vegetables you will find in stores now. And while this may not be the most bountiful time of the year, seasonal winter produce is a thing. Look for these beauties now. Why is it important to eat seasonally? Enjoy fruits and vegetables at their…

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Sweet Potatoes Versus Yams

Sweet potatoes versus yams. What is the difference? You go to the supermarket to buy yams for your family’s signature Thanksgiving candied yams, but what you think are yams are labeled “sweet potatoes.” Will they work in your recipe? Yes, because in the U.S. they are basically the same thing. Yams equal sweet potatoes, at…

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