The Ramadan Kitchen: Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast A generous collection of more than 80 recipes created for the rhythms of Ramadan, from sustaining suhoor dishes and comforting iftar meals to breads, desserts and festive Eid spreads. Ilhan Mohamed Abdi combines Somali-Egyptian family traditions with flavours from East and North Africa, the Middle East and the wider Muslim diaspora.
What it explores: Suhoor, iftar, Eid entertaining, meal planning, time-saving preparation, heritage recipes, modern adaptations and the stories that connect food with faith and family.
Why this book is worth reading
- Designed to make Ramadan cooking flavourful and manageable for busy households.
- Balances practical recipes with cultural context and personal storytelling.
- A substantial, gift-worthy hardback for Ramadan and year-round cooking.
Who is it for?
Home cooks, Muslim families, food lovers and anyone seeking practical Ramadan meal inspiration with cultural depth.
About the author
Ilhan Mohamed Abdi is a London-based food writer of Somali-Egyptian heritage. After leaving a corporate career, she began adapting the dishes she grew up with for modern cooks; her Ramadan and Eid recipe series has reached a wide audience online.
Book details
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Author: Ilhan Mohamed Abdi
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Publisher: Pavilion Books
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Binding: Hardback
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Pages: 224
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Recommended age: Adult
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ISBN: 9780008743062
