Asalaam Alaikum Muslim Snackers/Shabat Shalom my Jewish Snackers,
In a recent trip to the IANT masjid located in Richardson Texas, I noticed the store inside selling Cheetos and Doritos ; after a brief conversation with the children playing inside and consuming these snacks I politely informed them of their mis-education. The poor misguided children automatically assumed they were halal since they were being sold in the masjid.....well pay attention they are not! 
There are many snacks such as potato chips that is not Halal or Kosher, and I will inform you of some the brands that many of us probably eat all the time and don't realize what they contain lard (a pork by-product).
If these snack brands do not have the UD, or KD symbol on the bag you should probably not buy it, unless you are the kind of person that does not follow the Halal and Kosher dietary requirements, spiritually and mentally.
Number one on the list of Non-Halal snacks is stated below:
Cheetos- the cheese is made from pork animal rennet's as a ingredient.
Baked Tostitos - salsa cream, bite cheddar quesadilla
Baked-ETS
Fritos Texas Grill, Sabrositas, Chilli Cheese
Baked Lays- KC Masterpiece, Sour Cream and Onion
Ruffles- Cheddar & Sour Cream
Pringles- Cheez Ums, Mesquite BBQ, Sour Cream 

These are just a few snacks I have listed that does not have the UD or K symbol on the product and by the way a little advice for those who are interested in these items look for the symbols on your favorite snacks to be sure you're not buying non-Halal foods. Until Next Time...Chowbaby!

Warm Weather is coming.....beware of ice cream! Ice Cream is high in calcium, vitamin D, which can serve as a vital part of the neuromuscular growth as well as immune system.  It can also be high in fat and sugar so please proceed with caution when serving up your favorite dish of this american classic.  Many of us might not be aware that all ice creams are not halal. 

The next time you are in the store buying groceries and decide to pick up your favorite ice cream look at the brand
and if it contains the UD or K D symbols on them. 

These brand of ice cream and dairy products are NOT Halal and contain gelatin or form of gelatin used for binding.
Dean- all cream flavors
Select
Healthy Choice
Blue Bell
Baldwin

If you look for the brands listed below  they have UD or KD on the
products and the meet Halal standards. (Surah 2:172)

Blue Bunny
Haagen Dazs
Ben & Jerry UD
Breyers
Dreyers K or UD only

My sisters Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe!

Whole roasted chicken skin removed and diced.

2 8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese

3/4 cup of blue cheese

1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese

1 cup of red hot sauce

1 tsp garlic  powder

 

Preheat oven 350 degrees.Mix room tempature cream cheese with blue cheese, red hot sauce and garlic powder. Add diced chicken. Pour into 8 x 8 greased glass baking dish or ramekins. Bake 15 minutes. Pour cheese over dish and return to oven. Bake another 10 minutes.

 Serve with white corn chips

cheftonne: Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...pr...

cheftonne: Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...pr...: "I received a call from a frantic young lady on Thursday, fresh back from my trip to Fort Hood; I was ready to wrap up the holiday season and..."

Chef Tonne mobilizes for Luxury Home Magazine...prepares for 200 people

I received a call from a frantic young lady on Thursday, fresh back from my trip to Fort Hood; I was ready to wrap up the holiday season and put my ladle to rest until next year.... well not so fast.  Luxury Home Magazine found themselves in a pickle when the event planner and caterer backed out , I had 24 hours to come up with a Eco friendly menu, that did not require alot of preparation and would not ruin a 5 million dollar home in Highland Park.  Oh did I mention Grey Goose was  highlighting their new pear vodka and the menu must achieve a balance for the pal-lats for the 200 high profile guest?  Brittanie was such a delight and she remained calm;after a brief meditation I came up with the following menu.
Smoked meat tray with chicken, beef, shrimp and a garlic ginger spread/ side of wheat baguettes
De veiled eggs with red salmon caviar
Antipasto party tray - kalamata olives. marinated artichokes, red peppers, and stuffed grape leaves
Gorgonzola cheese with walnuts, cranberries and fresh parsley served with water crackers.
Cheese cake brownies bites
This event turned out to be success and I have even received phone calls from local realtor's and other potential clients.  You can check me out in the upcoming issue of Luxury Home Magazine in late January....http://www.luxuryhomemagazine.com/dallas/index.cfm!  Until Next time Chow-Baby!

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cheftonne: A old fashioned mustard green recipe for Leslie a ...: "I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie at her daughters wedding 2 years ago and she has become a great Facebook friend! ..."

A old fashioned mustard green recipe for Leslie a past client

I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie  at her daughters wedding 2 years ago and she has become a great Facebook friend!  Today I found out she plants her Garden and has alot of great veggies, one I love are mustard greens.  Leslie this recipe is for you and your new grandchild on the way....thank you for allowing me to cater your daughters wedding! Chow Baby!

3 bunches of mustard greens cleaned and sliced
1 cup of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
4 cloves of chopped garlic
1 chopped jalapeño(optional)
1/2 stick of butter or margarine
1t Italian seasoning
1t basil
1t oregano
1t marjoram
1t black pepper
6 T chicken bouillon
3 quarts water
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 smoked turkey necks or 1 smoked turkey wing
Saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic with butter in large stock pot until transparent, (cover over medium heat). Add water, turkey, herbs, and black pepper, cover and bring to a boil.  Add bouillon boil until turkey necks are falling apart (about 1 hour on medium high heat).  Reduce heat to medium add jalapeno and mustard greens.  cook until tender, another 35 minutes. add olive oil, mix well, remove from heat ! Serve with cornbread and enjoy!