{"product_id":"the-ramadan-kitchen-nourishing-recipes-from-fast-to-feast","title":"The Ramadan Kitchen: Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIlhan Mohamed Abdi (@Ilhanm.a) is of Somali heritage and lives in London with her young family. After leaving her corporate job at Amazon she started cooking meals that had all the flavor and heritage of the dishes she'd grown up enjoying, adapted for a modern family who might not have time for the traditional marinades and fermentation processes, and began posting online. Her Ramadan Recipes and Eid Recipes series have proved hugely successful across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLiz and Max are the photographic duo Haarala Hamilton specializing in capturing food, people and places. They are two people: Liz, the one with the funny name, is the Haarala; and Max, the one with the funny hair, is the Hamilton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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 \n\u003ci\u003eRamadan Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRecipes include: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomali Bur--fried dough balls in sugar syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15-Minute Somali Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuqaar Chicken with Filo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing Watermelon and Lime Drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuul (Fava Bean Stew)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Date and Cinnamon Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContents: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: Covers the significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrocery tips and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuhoor, Pre-Sawn Meals: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for a wholesome start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIftar, Breaking the Fast: Classic Iftar recipes that honor heritage, with time-saving techniques for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraditional dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Courses \u0026amp; Hearty Dinners: Comforting soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evegan options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread: Traditional flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweets and Desserts: Traditional sweets with simplified methods and no-bake and quick desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/18\/2025 (EAN 9781623715694, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eAbdi, Ilhan Mohamed\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIlhan Mohamed Abdi (@Ilhanm.a) is of Somali heritage and lives in London with her young family. After leaving her corporate job at Amazon she started cooking meals that had all the flavor and heritage of the dishes she'd grown up enjoying, adapted for a modern family who might not have time for the traditional marinades and fermentation processes, and began posting online. Her Ramadan Recipes and Eid Recipes series have proved hugely successful across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHaarala Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLiz and Max are the photographic duo Haarala Hamilton specializing in capturing food, people and places. 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