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About The Book
This sumptuous cookbook celebrates the rich tapestry of Ramadan culinary traditions from around the world, with over 80 nutritious, time-saving and flavorful recipes to help families enjoy this joyous season without stress.
The holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, connection and renewal, and the dishes prepared during this month often become treasured traditions passed down through generations.
Drawing on flavors from East and North Africa, the Middle East and the wider Muslim diaspora, this thoughtful collection of recipes has been crafted with warmth and care for the way we cook today—incorporating dishes that have been inherited, reimagined, or newly formed.
With simple, satisfying meals suited to the quiet rhythms of suhoor and iftar, as well as generous Eid spreads to share with family and friends, this is a rich and heartfelt tribute to the foods that gather us during Ramadan and beyond.
In this sumptuous cookbook, food writer Ilhan Mohamed Abdi weaves personal stories with the flavors of her Somali-Egyptian heritage, along with easy-to-make dishes influenced by Ramadan food traditions from around the world.
More than just a collection of recipes, it is a celebration of cultural heritage, a source of inspiration, and a bridge connecting generations. With a focus on authenticity, global diversity, timeless appeal, and ease of use, this is a book to be cherished.
Recipes include:
Contents:
The holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, connection and renewal, and the dishes prepared during this month often become treasured traditions passed down through generations.
Drawing on flavors from East and North Africa, the Middle East and the wider Muslim diaspora, this thoughtful collection of recipes has been crafted with warmth and care for the way we cook today—incorporating dishes that have been inherited, reimagined, or newly formed.
With simple, satisfying meals suited to the quiet rhythms of suhoor and iftar, as well as generous Eid spreads to share with family and friends, this is a rich and heartfelt tribute to the foods that gather us during Ramadan and beyond.
In this sumptuous cookbook, food writer Ilhan Mohamed Abdi weaves personal stories with the flavors of her Somali-Egyptian heritage, along with easy-to-make dishes influenced by Ramadan food traditions from around the world.
More than just a collection of recipes, it is a celebration of cultural heritage, a source of inspiration, and a bridge connecting generations. With a focus on authenticity, global diversity, timeless appeal, and ease of use, this is a book to be cherished.
Recipes include:
- Somali Bur—fried dough balls in sugar syrup
- 15-Minute Somali Rice
- Suqaar Chicken with Filo
- Refreshing Watermelon and Lime Drink
- Fuul (Fava Bean Stew)
- Mini Date and Cinnamon Rolls
Contents:
- Introduction: Covers the significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning,
- grocery tips and more
- Suhoor, Pre-Sawn Meals: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for a wholesome start
- Iftar, Breaking the Fast: Classic Iftar recipes that honor heritage, with time-saving techniques for
- traditional dishes
- Main Courses & Hearty Dinners: Comforting soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and
- vegan options
- Bread: Traditional flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes
- Sweets and Desserts: Traditional sweets with simplified methods and no-bake and quick desserts
Product Details
- Publisher: Interlink Books (February 3, 2026)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781623715694
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Raves and Reviews
“Highlighting cycles of fasting and feasting, Ilhan Mohamed Abdi’s creative, enchanting cookbook features an enticing mix of new and traditional Middle Eastern recipes … With a focus on “meals for real life,” the book emphasizes readily available ingredients and includes tips for stocking the pantry and preparing dishes in advance. While many items are traditional, there are clever, modern twists included, such as adding dill to beef for samosas and adding potatoes to the chickpea mixture for falafel. Evocative, reverential descriptions of Muslim beliefs and the cadences of Ramadan round the book out, as with Abdi’s lyrical reflections on quiet time spent with her family over the years. While Ramadan Kitchen is designed to enrich ritual celebrations for practicing Muslims, it will also appeal to anyone interested in Middle Eastern flavors or in the warm, family-centered customs of the holiday.”
– Foreword Reviews
"This is a book for everyone, or at least everyone who enjoys Middle Eastern/North African cuisine and would like to adventurously learn more about it, as well as Ramadan, from a culinary perspective."
– Religion Unplugged
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Published by Interlink Books
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