DINE HALAL

From 450 to 475; we've added 25 more halal eateries to our restaurant directory at www.dinehalal.ca! To thank you for your ongoing support in our journey thus far, we're giving away another free meal! To qualify, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to the Restaurants page on the Dine Halal website (link below) 2. Leave a review on any restaurant in our directory 3. Leave the name of the restaurant you reviewed in the comments section here below and tag 2 people who would ag...ree with your review. Winner will be chosen at random and announced later today. https://dinehalal.ca/restaurants/

GIVEAWAY! Do you consider yourself a foodie? Have something to say about a halal restaurant you've visited? Share your foodie experience by registering for an account and leaving a review at dinehalal.ca. You could win a FREE meal at a local halal restaurant. A winner will be announced each evening.

IT’S FINALLY HERE! Our new website, our new look, our new brand. Our journey begins with 450 halal restaurants from right here in the GTA. Collecting halal sourcing information for each of these restaurants was not an easy task, but a very important one for us. Our new website provides a clear message of who we are a restaurant discovery platform that pushes for transparency in the halal food industry. We’re proud of our work thus far, but we know we have a long way to go. ...Our website is not perfect and neither are we. Everything we have done for Dine Halal has been a labour of love and a direct response to the support we have received from you. Each week we will add more halal restaurants, collect more information and learn new things about the halal food industry. With your engagement, we also hope to learn how to serve you better, so we can give you the tools you need to make informed dining decisions. We’re honoured that you’re taking this journey with us. Please visit our new website: www.dinehalal.ca See more

So we're changing a few things...and we're starting with our logo. What do you think?

Get out of the kitchen and head out for #iftar! http://dine-halal.com/

We just had to share this blog post! Tasneem Dasoo and Vasim Kapadia open their hearts and their home as they host two strangers to Experience Ramadan. Definitely worth the read! http://bit.ly/2r4bTqf

We're so happy to see D Spot - Dessert Cafe & Bistro mentioned in this feature by The Toronto Star! https://www.thestar.com//5-dessert-spots-that-will-sweeten

Open Late! Here is our list of suhoor spots for #Ramadan2017 http://dine-halal.com/

30 Days, 30 Sunnah Foods Day 2, Figs "If you say that any fruit has come from Paradise, then you must mention the fig, for indeed it is the fruit of Paradise. So eat of it, for it is a cure for piles and helps gout."... INGREDIENTS 12 fresh figs 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses (available at Middle Eastern markets) 12 1/2-inch thick slices goat cheese Fresh mint leaves for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Prepare a hot or medium-hot grill or heat a grill pan to medium-hot. Cut figs in half. In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add figs to the bowl and gently toss until they are thoroughly coated. Place on grill or grill pan flat side down. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes (depending on the heat), until grill marks appear. Turn over using tongs or a spatula and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.Remove to a platter or sheet pan and brush each fig on the cut side with pomegranate molasses (you don’t need much). Arrange 2 slices of goat cheese and 2 to 3 whole figs (4 to 6 halves, to taste) on each of 6 serving plates, garnish with mint leaves, and serve.

Our 30 day Ramadan series starts today! This year’s theme: 30 Days, 30 Sunnah Foods Stay tuned as we feature foods from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him in our daily recipes! Day 1, Dates:... People in a house without dates are in a state of hunger. (Muslim) INGREDIENTS 1 cup of pitted dates 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup of pecans (or almonds) 2 ounces of dark chocolate INSTRUCTIONS Soak pitted dates in a bowl filled with water for at least 1 hour. Drain water, and add the soaked dates and nuts to a food processor and pulse until a coarse consistency is achieved. Remove and mould into small balls. Dip each ball into the cocoa powder and set aside. Top the balls with coconut flakes. Melt the dark chocolate in a small pot over low heat and drizzle over the date balls. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Enjoy!

Ramadan Kareem from our family to yours! May this month be a path to success, happiness, peace and prosperity.