Reviews
"A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crème fraîche is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, New York Times "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen: "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crème fraîche is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, The New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z. As a halal BBQ enthusiast, I can't wait to try the Oven-Roasted BBQ Beef Ribs recipe." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen : "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crme frache is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, The New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z. As a halal BBQ enthusiast, I can't wait to try the Oven-Roasted BBQ Beef Ribs recipe." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen : "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crème fraîche is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, The New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z. As a halal BBQ enthusiast, I can't wait to try the Oven-Roasted BBQ Beef Ribs recipe." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen : "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crème fraîche is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, The New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "An approchable introduction to halal home cooking for Muslim and non-Muslim families alike." -- Library Journal "[ My Halal Kitchen ] is a compendium of modern global classics, rendered halal through Maffei's creative substitutions and described with the same cheery enthusiasm telegraphed in conversation by their author." -- Epicurious.com "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "Maffei's approach is one of abundance and creativity. . . . My Halal Kitchen presents readers--whether Muslim or those simply interested in considering their food choices more carefully--with a vast array of options that can redefine one's relationship with the kitchen." -- Shelf Awareness "Maffei shatters the notion that a halal diet means shunning dishes like pepperoni pizza." -- Chicago magazine "This truly impressive and illustrated culinary compendium provides an informative overview of halal food and cooking. . . . Very highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review "The research that has been put into this book shines through and deserves much appreciation and respect not only from the Muslim community but any conscientious foodie. . . . It is a true treasure." -- Eat. Drink. Pure. "An ideal resource not just for Muslims, but for any home cook searching for delicious and healthy recipes from a variety of culinary traditions." -- Dawn "[Maffei's] new cookbook celebrates halal cooking and shows readers how easy it can be to prepare halal meals." -- Eat Your Books "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen : "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crme frache is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, The New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "An approchable introduction to halal home cooking for Muslim and non-Muslim families alike." -- Library Journal "[ My Halal Kitchen ] is a compendium of modern global classics, rendered halal through Maffei's creative substitutions and described with the same cheery enthusiasm telegraphed in conversation by their author." -- Epicurious.com "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "Maffei's approach is one of abundance and creativity. . . . My Halal Kitchen presents readers--whether Muslim or those simply interested in considering their food choices more carefully--with a vast array of options that can redefine one's relationship with the kitchen." -- Shelf Awareness "Maffei shatters the notion that a halal diet means shunning dishes like pepperoni pizza." -- Chicago magazine "This truly impressive and illustrated culinary compendium provides an informative overview of halal food and cooking. . . . Very highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review "The research that has been put into this book shines through and deserves much appreciation and respect not only from the Muslim community but any conscientious foodie. . . . It is a true treasure." -- Eat. Drink. Pure. "An ideal resource not just for Muslims, but for any home cook searching for delicious and healthy recipes from a variety of culinary traditions." -- Dawn "[Maffei's] new cookbook celebrates halal cooking and shows readers how easy it can be to prepare halal meals." -- Eat Your Books "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News, Praise for Yvonne Maffei, her blog, and her book, My Halal Kitchen : "Yvonne Maffei. . . writes a popular cooking and nutrition blog, My Halal Kitchen, from her home north of Chicago. . . . Her simple recipe for medjools drizzled with tangy crème fraîche is excellent for transforming date doubters into date lovers." -- Julia Moskin, New York Times "Simple, family-friendly recipes shine in My Halal Kitchen , a cookbook that is at once exciting and approachable. She takes you on trip around the world from the family dinner table." -- Jennifer McGruther , cookbook author and founder of NourishedKitchen.com "A cook, food writer, and self-described Halal foodie." -- CBS News "Finally! Modern, observant Muslims can celebrate (with non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) a cookbook that shows how to make what everyone loves to eat in America right now." -- Dianne Jacob , author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes, and More "I love eating out, but I'm glad to have this manual to halal home cooking! This book teaches you cooking and eating halal from A to Z. As a halal BBQ enthusiast, I can't wait to try the Oven-Roasted BBQ Beef Ribs recipe." -- Sameer S. Sarmast , host of halal food show Sameer's Eats "You'll hear Maffei's passion and intelligence, and whatever your religious persuasion you'll no doubt relate to her motives: to find a deep and meaningful connection to the world." -- Alison Cuddy, WBEZ-FM
