Kraft Halal Recipes for all Occasions
Muslims in North America have a historic opportunity. The opportunity is to have their culture recognized and their dietary needs acknowledged. Kraft Foods, the largest food company in North America, is reaching out to Muslims by creating recipes that can be used daily or for various Islamic celebrations.
In developing these recipes, Kraft's culinary professionals worked closely with Muslims to better understand Muslim culture and religion, how these two elements relate to food and where Kraft products could become part of a daily Halal diet. Kraft has ensured that the ingredients in the Kraft products included in these recipes meet Islamic dietary laws.
Please take a moment and provide feedback on the recipes and Kraft's efforts to develop recipes that are relevant to Muslims.
Your feedback is important and will help ensure future development of products and ideas for the Muslim market!
Recipes are based on ingredients available in North America.
New Moon Fig PastriesThese crescent-shaped treats are perfect for Ramadan and Eid.
Prep: 15 min. | Total: 25 min. |
8 | FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies, finely chopped |
3 | Tbsp. light brown sugar |
2 | Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted |
1 | pkg. (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls |
1 | tsp. butter or margarine, softened |
1/3 | cup powdered sugar |
2 | tsp. milk |
3 | Tbsp. PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted, chopped |
Preheat oven to 375oF. Mix chopped cookies, brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. melted butter; set aside.
Separate crescent roll dough into eight triangles. Sprinkle cookie mixture evenly onto triangles; press gently into dough. Shape and bake crescents as directed on package.
Beat 1 tsp. softened butter and the powdered sugar in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in milk. Drizzle over warm crescents. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
Makes 8 servings, one pastry each.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 250 calories, 12g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 16g sugars, 3g protein, 2%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 8%DV iron.
Creamy Date & Honey SpreadA creamy, sweet spread that goes great with crackers or cut-up fresh fruit.
Prep: 10 min. | Total: 1 hour 10 min. |
1 | pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened |
3 | Tbsp. honey |
1/2 | tsp. ground cinnamon |
3/4 | cup finely chopped dates |
Beat cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in dates; cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve as a spread with WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers, RITZ Crackers or fresh apple slices.
Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Jazz It Up: Add 2 Tbsp. toasted chopped PLANTERS Walnuts or Pecans along with the dates.
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 110 calories, 6g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 12g sugars, 1g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Easy Baked Parmesan Meatballs These hearty baked meatballs are perfect to serve to both family and special guests.
Prep: 15 min. | Total: 35 min. |
1 | lb Halal ground beef |
1/2 | cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese |
1/4 | cup chopped fresh parsley |
1 | egg |
1 | clove garlic, minced |
Preheat oven to 375oF. Mix all ingredients; shape into 12 meatballs.
Place in single layer in foil-lined 15x10x1 - inch baking pan.
Bake 25 min. or until cooked through.
Makes 6 servings, two meatballs each.
Substitute: Substitute chopped fresh mint for the parsley.
Jazz It Up: Before cooking, make a hole in the center of each meatball; fill with a mixture of KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese and sliced green onions. Seal meatball around filling to enclose completely. Continue as directed.
Note:
Serve over hot cooked rice topped with your favorite savory sauce.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (2meatballs): 190 calories, 12g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, less than 1g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 18g protein, 6%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 10%DV iron.
Festive Apricot-Orange PunchA satisfying cool drink that is ideal for breaking your fast.
Prep: 10 min. | Total: 3 hours 10 min. |
2/3 | cup TANG Orange Flavor Drink Mix |
1 | qt. (4 cups) water |
3 | cups apricot nectar, chilled |
2-1/2 | cups cold club soda |
Ice cubes |
Place drink mix in punch bowl. Add water; stir until drink mix is completely dissolved. Stir in nectar.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Stir in club soda just before serving. Add ice cubes. Garnish with fresh fruit and mint, if desired. Serve in punch cups.
Makes 2-1/2 qt. or 20 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 45 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 11g sugars, 0g protein, 15%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
FattoushThis classic chopped salad is enhanced with KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing.
Prep: 20 min. | Total: 20 min. |
2 | whole wheat pita breads, split |
2 | cups chopped peeled cucumbers (about 1 large) |
1-1/2 | cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium) |
1-1/2 | cups chopped green or red peppers (about 2 medium) |
3/4 | cup coarsely chopped red onions (about 1 medium) |
1/2 | cup chopped fresh parsley |
3/4 | cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing |
2 | Tbsp. lemon juice |
Preheat oven to 375oF. Place pita breads on baking sheet. Bake 3 min. on each side or until crisp and lightly browned. Cool.
Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions and parsley in large bowl.
Crumble bread over salad. Add combined dressing and lemon juice; toss to coat.
Makes 8 servings, 3/4 cup each.
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using KRAFT House Italian Dressing.
Nutrition Bonus: This flavorful side salad is an easy way to add vegetables to your diet. As a bonus, the green peppers are high in vitamin C!
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 130 calories, 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 3g protein, 15%DV vitamin A, 60%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.
Make-Ahead Spinach Phyllo Roll-UpsDelicious and easy-to-prepare feta cheese appetizers.
Prep: 30 min. | Total: 55 min. |
1 | egg, lightly beaten |
1 | pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained |
1 | cup crumbled feta cheese |
1 | tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable Light Cream Cheese Spread |
1/2 | cup finely chopped green onions |
15 | frozen phyllo sheets (14x9-inch), thawed |
1/3 | cup butter, melted |
Preheat oven to 375oF. Mix egg, spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese spread and onions until well blended. Set aside.
Place one of the phyllo sheets on a clean work surface; brush lightly with butter. Top with two more phyllo sheets, brushing more of the remaining butter between each layer. Place remaining phyllo between sheets of plastic wrap. Set aside.
Spread 1/5 of the spinach mixture along one of the short sides of the phyllo stack; fold in both long sides, then roll up to make a log. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and spinach mixture to make four more logs. Brush with remaining butter. To prevent phyllo from cracking, score logs at 1-inch intervals. Place in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bags or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove desired number of logs from freezer. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, several hours or overnight until thawed. Place on baking sheet. Bake 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool 5 min.; place on cutting board. Cut each log into 6 slices with serrated knife to serve.
Makes 5 logs, 6 slices each or 30 servings, 1 slice each.
Storage Know-How: Leftover phyllo sheets can be wrapped tightly and refrozen.
How to Prepare with 18x14-inch Phyllo Sheets: Use a total of 9 phyllo sheets, spreading 1/3 of the filling on each stack of 3 sheets and rolling each stack to make a total of 3 logs. Freeze and bake as directed. Cut each log into 10 slices to serve.
Nutrition Bonus: Feel good about serving these tasty appetizers that are rich in vitamin A, thanks to the spinach.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 appetizer): 60 calories, 5g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, less than 1g sugars, 2g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 2%DV iron.
Please take a moment and provide feedback on the recipes and Kraft's efforts to develop recipes that are relevant to Muslims.
Your feedback is important and will help ensure future development of products and ideas for the Muslim market!
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foods but can;t find microbial,vegeterian or halal parmesan cheese.
I think it would benefit the Kraft Corporation and the Muslims as a whole for the American Muslims who have less websites and reference for our food ideas and recipes.
I thank Allah
IslamCity for assisting Kraft foods to assist the Muslim Ummah!
Shukrun Allah!
Ms. Cheri Brown
MUHAMMAD SUHAILI
BMC FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
good effort.
Is this product halal?
Regards.
time.
Keep it up!
I just wanted to know if parmesan cheese is Halal.
From my understanding it contains rennet/or pepsin
which makes it unsuitable for Muslims.Please advice.
would kraft Canada have the same ingredients ?
thanks
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Thanks.
Allah hafiz
Please send us more recipes and create more products free of pork products that muslims will be able to use.
I must say that i'm very impressed about this segment. I.ve been looking out for the Halal recipes. Please we'll like to see more of this especially the healthy hahal foods.Keep up the good work.
Bissalam
I am a muslim american. I do subscribe to kraft foods magazine, and receive your newsletter. I love these publications, they make life easier! But most of the times I have to manipulate or skip recipes, because they are not according to our dietary restrictions, 'halal'. I was positively surprised to find these halal recipes on islamicity.com. I hope you continue to come up with similar recipes. I am a great believer in finding shortcuts when preparing meals, and Kraft has given me many great ideas. Thanks,
Humera Khalil
I feel honored that Kraft would spend their time and money to try and figure out what Muslims might eat.
I feel these recipes cater to the young American born Muslim population in perhaps in their college years or early year of marriage. They might be more familiar with the ingredients used such as refrigerated crescent rolls and the idea of a sweet spread or dip for finger foods.
There are traditional recipes for Ramadan that vary from country to country, as well as variations in families within those countries. Perhaps Kraft has already done this, but I think it might be beneficial to find HEALTHY ways (no hydrogenated oils, fructose, corn syrup, etc) to package these dishes that are already being homemade. Perhaps offering them in freezer packaging so that it is easy to serve when you have parties. And parties happen quite often during Ramadan and other holidays. It is in these times that prepackaged food makes it easier on the cook in the family.
To be completely honest I wouldn't personally use any of the recipes listed. But I was still pleased to see the innovative recipes with nods to traditional ingredients. I feel that this is a good start. Or perhaps its just that I'm not in the target market that Kraft is aiming for. I prefer to cook food made from scratch without chemicals and added "flavors", etc. But I wish Kraft the best of luck with their endeavor. May Allah bless them for their efforts.
Thanks for reaching out and considering our dietary regulations in these recipes.
It would be great if you could make some frozen dinners with halal meat and chicken...
Maybe some day soon..
great recipes.
when will it be available?
I am excited about this.
Other shapes (e.g. straight rolls) might be equally tasty and more politically sensitive alternatives.
I will use it.
I have tried to make a couple of fish and dessert
dish for ramadhan. It was very successful.
needs for Muslims & accomodatind such.
I would like clearification on the following:
Besides the products mentioned, I understand that the cheese products such as chedder cheese itself is not HAHAL for the Muslims to consume. Is it true ?.
Thank you and look forward to your reply.
I just found out about these Kraft food products/recipes and am ecstatic! I am going to tell my Mother as soon as she gets home and we are definitely going shopping. I have been waiting for something like this and I long for Halal aisles like the many Kosher ones I see. Thank you Kraft! You dont know how much this means to us. May God bless you.
Shameem
Thank You!
Congratulations to Kraft staff and management for their initiative in bringing halal foods to the mainstream market.
Ejaz Ahmed
I wish you all the very best.
Shariful
Finally, someone catering to the unaddressed needs of a sizeable community here in the US... thanks for the effort, and all the recipes look good so far...
Also, it would be great to see a line of Halal products in mainstream grocery stores, or certain Kraft products marked as being "Halal" (just like the Kosher mark), easily available.
thanks once again
Nadim
Thanx
Maybe you could also think of a symbol (similar to the jewis (k) )that you could apply on your products to certify they do not contain pork, animal gelatin....
Thank you.
Isabelle Ettayebi
First of all I would like to thank you for making efforts to comply with our beliefs as well.
Second, it would be AWESOME if you guys started making this Zabiha Halal -- which means ingredients are pork free and meats are islamically slaughtered.
Thanks so much for your efforts - hope to see a change soon.
Job Well Done
forwarding this to my friends and family! Thank you.
Salam,
Nasrin Ansari-Brebbia
Sincerely,
Arusa
Just waiting for HALAL marshamallow cereal.
I am especially excited about the recipe for halal parmesan meatballs.
It would be nice if these recipes were contained in a recipe book like the ones you have for kids snacks and lunches:)
Perhaps next year they can make public of their foods in the Middle East stores.
appreciate kraft for giving us halaal recipies.
I am personally a very busy person and having this variety of food would definately encourage me to buy.
I presently pay someone to parepare this kind of food for me. it is very costly and I have to drive for one hour and get my food every two weeks. having it available and fresh would be a great idea
i hope you really go through wiit it
thank you for the thought
Thank you
I think it is a great idea that Kraft has initiated a section for Islamic/Halal Recipes. The part that made me feel good was when I read the descriptions of the recipes. Brings us muslims one step closer to building an understanding with the non-muslims and helping them recognize our culture and religion.
Is Kraft going to put "h" on their products so we know that they are Halal? I already subscribe to the Kraft magazine they send, it is very good.
If they could provide some receipes for "fun" foods for children that of course are halal.
It is so uplifting to have such a large and well know name as Kraft to take an interest in us.
sincerely,
I am a student of Islam, and am encouraged in life when I read the Koran and the Holy words. Is is striking when when reads the Holy Books of other faiths ... one learns the culture and the mores.
Again, thank you. I will be using these recipes myself ... if they taste as good as they look and sound, I am sure I will be pleased!
May Allah bless your company.
Greatly appreciate it. This start would also encourage Non-Muslims to acquire these hygienic eating habits.
Syed Sajid.
Thanks and Good Job.
May Allah bless all those involved in this effort and thinking.
-Tariq-
Thank you.
Thank you Kraft Foods, for your Love and commitment to US muslims. Yes, we are americans too and would like to feel welcomed as you have welcomed us. I look forward to shopping American, many of us have to go out of the country for halal products!
All the foods look very appetizing too!
These recipes are also great for business. Please continue to provide such recipes.
I strongly support this endeavour and i'm sure will be a run-away success!
Congratulations for such a great innovation!!!
Many thanks!!!
THIS IS GREAT - TO BE ABLE TO GO TO THE SUPERMARKET AND
TO KNOW THAT AMERICAN PRODUCTS WILL BE HALAL. I WISH
THAT THESE COMPANIES WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND ALL THEIR
PRODUCTS TO BECOME HALAL AND ACTUALLY PUT A HALAL
STICKER OR MARKER ON THEIR PRODUCTS. THIS WILL OPEN
NEW DOORS FOR US AND FOR THESE COMPANIES. THANK YOU
SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND THE RECIPES ARE GREAT. I
WILL DEFINATELY TRY THEM. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.
Is Kraft cheese halal?
Thanks.
A brilliant introduction.
Thanks
Sult
i will definitly try these recepies
thank you
i hope other companies and chain restaurants do the same and offer halal choices
It's wonderful to see a large corporation taking an active interest in the long ignored Islamic market.
Now if only they could reach into some of their meat processing subsidiaries and come out with a decent halal (if not zabihah) sausage it'd be even better.
We wish we can get Kraft products in Canada also
for Muslims. My grand children loves your Macroni Cheese which we get from USA.
Please make arrangements so that we can buy your cheese in Toronto Canada.
Thank you. Saleem
Kausar
THANK YOU KRAF FOODS.
Idea that is long over due. Looking forward to more recipes from kraft.
Thanks
As Salaam-alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak.
Don't see a problem with Kraft's attempt at this gesture. As long as the ingredients are halal, then OK. With a company this large and with such wide distribution channels..it will also encourage other mainstream food producers to follow suit.
Lastly though, we should support our own Muslim food producers first! Allah (swt) gave Halal to us believers as a dawah tool so support those close to "home".
Thank you Craft.
This is a great idea and I would as would many others love to get more receipes like these.
JazakAllah.
Also, if it is possible for Kraft to work closely with the Muslim Community to establish a means of providing halal labeling on foods, this would be great.
which is not allowed in islam.Can you please explain how it has been made to a Halal product.Thanks
Hope my comments were usefull !
Thanks again.
Regards,
Wasim
Ramadhan Mubarik
Whlie I have health concerns this a very postive step your company has taken. You should contact muslims who are versed in Islamic dietary law. However muslim can have most are nearly all kosher food the laws are very similar. Myself personally I don't use dairy, meat, flour and sugar products. I use substitute products mostly organic for them in all my recipes.
your Kraft Food & Family magazine and was looking at an old
issue to make Ramadan and Eid dishes to serve to friends. I will
try the Fatoush and Spinach Roll up recipes for iftari. I was
planning on making Spanakopita but will try the roll-up method.
I was disappointed there wern't any main courses! Focus your
effort there next! And don't forget the spices! We love our food
with spices! Chili, Cardamom, Fennel, Cinnamon Bark,
Cloves ...etc.
Thank you.
Mona
How exquisite for Kraft Foods to reach out to the Muslim Community with halal products. I can't wait to try them all! Yum-m-m.
Absolutely fantastic
I think it's a great gesture by Kraft to recognize Islam and to incorporate islamic diet to mainstream America. Perhaps through these ways, people will learn to see Islam for the divine way of life that it is and not the falsehood in the misconceptions of Islam.
Way to go Kraft and Islamica Magazine.
Salam.
Thanks!
P.S.Also all the Kraft cheese are halal or not.
Riel
Thank you very much and keep up the good work.
Thanks alot,
Barbara
Usually when I buy stuff I check if it is marked "U" or "K". I do not think that most of the Kraft products are marked either of both, so I am not really sure wheather these product are halal or not? Any comments?
there are almost 8 million muslims living in
USA and few more millions living in Canada.
I hope this will be a ongoing process in
future.
Thanks.
I know there are efforts to have Halal symbols approved for food labels, insha'Allah they will become as popular as the Kosher symbols. It would sure make my life easier at the grocery store, insha'Allah.
I have already forwarded this website to many sisters, so insha'Allah the word will get out and Kraft will see an increase in support because of this.
I grew up eating your food and enjoyed it, since I have been Muslim I have found that I cannot eat almost anything Kraft produces. If there was halal kraft food I would definately buy it. Especially the macaroni and cheese and the cheese.
Thank you for considering the Muslim community!
I always enjoy Kraft recipies and regularly recieve emails.Many of the kraft recipies call for products which are not permissable for muslims to eat(ie not halal),so i use to substitute them with other ingredients.
So,thank you for the effort to plan delicious recipies.We will be waiting for more such recipies.
K-R-A-F-T!
I WAS A CHILD FROM THE 80'S WHO LOVED KRAFT CHEESE. I AM SO VERY EXCITED ABOUT THESE RECIPES.
As a matter of fact I bought a can of Kraft a few days ago from a Halal market. Inshallah in the future I will be able to go and buy other products Kraft has that will be Halal
INSHALLAH I WILL MAKE/Bake A COUPLE THIS EID!
1-The cokkies contain mono & diglycrides which is not Halal.
Butter & Margrine is also not Halal it contain animal fat.
The creme Chease is also not Halal.
The Parmesan Cheese is also not Halal.
If I am wrong please let me know.
Regards
Abdul
Thank you,
Tabassum
I love Kraft products in general and Cheeses in particular.
Keep up the good work. We need your help.