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Month: March 2017

9 Things About Hijabis That Will Surprise You

9 Things About Hijabis That Will Surprise You

In this article, I share 9 things about hijabis that will probably surprise you. I assume that almost everyone is familiar with the term ‘hijabis’, but just in case you’re not, the term hijabi refers to a Muslim female who wears the hijab (or headscarf), or covers according to Islamic tradition. The world and his friend has an opinion on the hijab and Muslim women, and I thought it was important to share a couple of things about hijabis that…

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Wedding Night Tips and Advice

Wedding Night Tips and Advice

In this article, I share some useful tips and advice for the wedding night or the ‘first night’ between a married couple. In’sha’Allah (God willing) these tips will be beneficial, and I hope that they are especially useful for Muslim couples. The wedding night is one of the most anticipated nights of a Muslim person’s life. I know this may sound over-dramatic, but imagine that the wedding night is the first time a Muslim male or female is officially “allowed” to…

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Bbq Chicken & Cheese Burger Bake

Bbq Chicken & Cheese Burger Bake

This is a recipe for a yummy bbq chicken and cheese burger bake. Serves 6 | Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Required: 300g Chicken (boneless, breast/thigh) 9 burger buns/rolls (sliced) Cheese Slices Bbq Sauce Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Paprika 1/4 tspn Cayenne Pepper 1 Lemon 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Jalapenos (optional) Pickled Gherkins (optional) Grated Cheese (for topping) Method: Cut chicken into thin slices or small…

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Cinema-Style Nachos with Homemade Cheesy Dip

Cinema-Style Nachos with Homemade Cheesy Dip

Make a delicious, creamy cinema-style cheesy dip for nachos using this easy and quick recipe. Serves 6 | Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Required: 400g Tortilla Chips 300g Salsa Dip Sliced jalapeños For the Cheesy Dip 40g Plain Flour 40g Unsalted Butter 400ml Milk ~100g Red Leicester Cheese (or similar) Salt to taste 1/4 tspn Cayenne Pepper Extra cheese for sprinkling Method: Add the butter to a medium pan on a low heat, and allow the butter to melt. Once the…

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