Ramadan

Ramadan Meal Planning and Recipes

June 20, 2014

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Muslims worldwide would engage in fasting from dawn to sunset. I often get non Muslims asking me as to what we can actually eat or drink during the fast. I do know that there are certain religions that allow light food to be taken during a fast. Personally I am…

Beverages Quick and Easy Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Watermelon and Lychee Mocktail

June 18, 2014

Ten more days to Ramadan! I am sooo excited! The month I have been waiting for, the most beautiful thirty days in the year according to me. :) Ramadan is always family time for me. I believe it is the same for a lot of other Muslim families too. Somehow during Ramadan, everyone seems to be around the house and…

Asian Deepavali Meat Quick and Easy Ramadan Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

June 16, 2014

I was busy with my cousin's good-friend wedding cake over the weekend. The bride wanted a simple and sweet cake. I have done quite a number of wedding cakes over the past few years, but I still get the jitters every single time. It is always in my head that this cake is for someone's big day, so nothing should go…

Asian Deepavali Dessert Eid Quick and Easy Ramadan Swift Spoon

Rice Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

June 11, 2014

Growing up, dessert wasn't something we ate very often. In fact, we rarely ate out back then. When my late dad was still around, eating out every weekend was a norm though. Mom started working 2 years after dad passed away. Expenses were pretty tight and cooking was definitely a better option than eating out. Lucky us, my mom is…

Bread Breakfast Healthy Quick and Easy Ramadan Swift Spoon Vegetarian

Easy Tomato Bruschetta

June 6, 2014

Every day, I wake up at the break of sunshine and from under my super cozy leopard print duvet, I gazed out of the window thinking what a beautiful day it is gonna be. I think of the flowers that are blooming away in my garden. I think of the yummy sandwiches and tea that must be waiting for me,…

Breakfast Dessert Healthy Ramadan

Skinny Avocado Smoothie

June 2, 2014

I have been ill *sniffles*. In-fact I am still not well but I am getting better gradually. I was running a temperature and was coughing as loud as a godzilla (yes, they are LOUD), lots of sniffles and I couldn't eat anything. You could have shoved a plate of hot pipping cheese fries right in my face and that would have not tempted…

Meat Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Cottage Pie

May 22, 2014

Dear all, Kindly take note that Shepherd's pie is made with lamb, wherelse Cottage pie is made with beef. I find it disturbing when there is beef in my shepherd's pie and lamb in my cottage pie. I do consume both lamb and beef, but I NEED to know which one I am consuming. It irks me when I wanna buy…

Bakes How-To’s and Tips Others Ramadan

Tips for Baking Cookies

May 20, 2014

During Eid, I always get a lot of guests asking me as to how I get the nice crunch on my cookies. There is always a debate going on in my mind as to what are the actual steps that I take to ensure that my cookies are crisp and remain crisp. This is the reason as to why I…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Ramadan

No Bake Creme Brulee

May 14, 2014

If there is a competition between the celebrity chefs, I would be holding Nigella's banner in my right hand and Jamie Oliver's banner on the left. There are a few other chefs that I really like; Donna Hay, Anna Olsen and Rachel Allen but my favorite would always remain Nigella and Jamie O. I have tried more of Nigella's recipes…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Healthy Quick and Easy Ramadan Side dish Swift Spoon Vegetarian

Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin Hummus

May 12, 2014

Just as how Maya Angelou had said "the beauty of a woman isn't in the figure that she carries or the clothes that she wears. The beauty must be seen from in her eyes, because that's the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. To all the beautiful mothers out there, a very happy Mother's Day to you. Despite…

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Ramadan Meal Planning and Recipes

Watermelon and Lychee Mocktail

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Rice Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

Easy Tomato Bruschetta

Skinny Avocado Smoothie

Easy Cottage Pie

Tips for Baking Cookies

No Bake Creme Brulee

Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin Hummus