This episode stars one woman who’s combating Islamophobia in America one bite at a time! Amanda Saab is founder of Dinner with Your Muslim Neighbor, an organization that brings Muslims and non-Muslims together over home-cooked meals. She’s also the chef behind the Butter Bear Shop bakery in Detroit and star of a new television show called Chef in Hijab. With Amanda’s interview, we pair it with a small bite: a cookie from her Butter Bear Shop.

Connect: Find Amanda Saab at amandasplate.com and on Instagram @amandasplate

Small Bite Recipe: Chocolate Cardamom Halawa Cookies from Butter Bear Shop

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