Have you ever wondered how to make an Instagram worthy cheeseboard? You know, the ones with all the colors and cheeses and textures? Well, wonder no longer as I am going to show you how to it! FRUIT AND NUTS I use fruits that are in season. During the summer months, these include cherries, strawberries…
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The Creamiest Mac & Cheese
I’ve made a lot of macaroni and cheese. Some good, some not so good and one in particular was great-it is this recipe. It begins with the most incredible sauce and that is made with Cabot cheese. I absolutely love their Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese for this recipe as it balances out the heavy cream….
7 Tips For Hosting a Dinner Party
Since founding of Dinner With Your Muslim Neighbor we have hosted several dinner parties. I wanted to share what I learned on being a good host and tips for making your dinner party seamless. Here are my 7 tips for Hosting a Dinner Party, PLUS a *bonus* Ramadan prep e-book I’ve created along with my…
Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto
If you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving side dish, I’ve got you covered with these Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto. I especially love this recipe, because it uses the entire carrot, end to end, including the tops, which so often get throw away. I first had carrot top pesto, 3 years ago, while at…
Persian Style Dill Rice Recipe
I have been so excited to make this dish! My friend and colleague told me about it a few weeks ago. When she said “about 10 cups of dill get added”, I asked her to repeat herself. Again, she repeated “10 cups of dill”. I asked so many follow up questions that she ended up…
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Crostini
During the weekends, I am often looking for a quick and easy appetizer to go with dinner. One of our family favorites are crostini! One really can’t go wrong with toasted bread and some kind of cheese. Pumpkin Goat Cheese Crostini are the perfect fall crostini as they capture all of the delicious flavors of…
Dinner With Your Muslim Neighbor
Thank you for visiting my site and wanting to learn more about the Dinner With Your Muslim Neighbor initiative. I am so excited to be able to share with you this special project we have worked on for many months. While still in the early phases, with much work and development to be done, I believe we…
Two Year Blog-iversary
Just over two years ago, I began Amanda’s Plate at the encouragement of family and friends who wanted my recipes. In two years, so much has changed in my life. My journey in food took me to Los Angeles to compete on MasterChef, to develop recipes for companies like Crescent Foods, Noosa Yoghurt and Fred…
Ramadan Kitchen Tips
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar. This year it begins on June 6th and will end around July 5th. I have received several requests on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, to write some tips on Ramadan Preparations. For those who are unfamiliar with the month of Ramadan, here is a quick overview: Muslims who…
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
As the warm days of summer approach, so do the picnics, cookouts and outdoor gatherings. One dish that is always on the menu during our summer parties, is pasta salad! It is one of our favorite summer salads. As with many salads, pasta salad is versatile and easy to make your own! I’ve partnered with…
