We have next door neighbors that are Muslim and are so very kind. They bring us plates of food when they cook and they even scared away some kids trying to steal our car at 2 in the morning.

I wanted to return the favor with a nice card from us and a gift. I don’t know how strict they are with Halal, and I read that Halal-friendly might not be good enough so I’m weary of a gift card to a restaurant even if it says Halal.

So what kind of gift(s) would be appropriate for a thank you? I appreciate any help you all can provide!

  • Can you cook with alcohol? An example of what I’m asking about is a mushroom gravy I like, it has wine in it but you simmer the sauce to thicken it after adding the wine so the alcohol has evaporated out of the final dish.