Food guides from our kitchen
Plain explanations of halal and Mediterranean food, what to order, and how to feed a group — written by the team at Halal Basket in San Marcos, Texas.
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Is Lebanese Food Halal?
A lot of Lebanese cooking is naturally suitable. But Lebanon is not a single-cuisine country, and the assumption trips people up.
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Halal Catering in San Marcos: How It Works
If some guests eat halal, catering the whole event from a halal kitchen is simpler than splitting the order. Here is how…
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Vegetarian Options at a Mediterranean Restaurant
A large part of this cuisine was already built around vegetables and pulses. Here is how to order from it without meat.
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Garlic Sauce, Tzatziki and Tahini Explained
Your plate arrives with a sauce you did not choose. Here is what the three main ones are, and why they are…
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Shawarma, Kebab and Kofta: What’s the Difference?
Three words that appear on the same menu constantly — and they are not parallel terms. That is where the confusion starts.
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Is Pizza Halal? What to Check Before You Order
Dough, sauce, cheese, toppings. Three of those four can quietly contain something you would rather avoid.
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Halal Food in San Marcos, Texas: A Practical Guide
Where halal options cluster in San Marcos, what to ask before you order, and how to read a Mediterranean menu if it…
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How Much Food to Order for a Group
Ordering for twenty is a different problem from ordering dinner. Here is how to plan quantities that actually work.
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What to Order at a Mediterranean Restaurant
Shawarma, kofta, tahini, gyro. Here is how a Mediterranean menu is actually organised, and how to order from it with confidence.
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Is Greek Food Halal?
Greek food sounds like a safe bet for halal eating. Two traditional habits in Greek kitchens say otherwise.
