Ramadan 2023: Recipes, Menus & More

Toot Is the Popular Persian Sweet I Look Forward to Every SpringRecipes
They’re simply adorable.
Nader Mehravari
Apr 7, 2024
35 Delicious and Filling Dinner Ideas for IftarRecipes
After breaking the fast, enjoy these extra-hearty main dishes, side dishes, starters, and desserts with your family and friends.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 30, 2023
This Ancient Egyptian Bread Pudding Is the Ultimate Celebration in a BowlRecipes
A cross between bread pudding and baklava.
Mary Fawzy
Apr 15, 2023
My Moroccan Chickpea Stew Is Pure Comfort in a BowlRecipes
It’s my spin on the classic soup served during Ramadan.
Yasmin Khan
Mar 22, 2023
Before and After Your Ramadan Fast: Foods for Suhoor and IftarKitchen
During the month of Ramadan, observers of Islam fast from sunrise to sunset. Learn more about the food associated with this practice.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 27, 2023
Fattah Is the Most Delicious Centerpiece of Egyptian Orthodox Christmas Recipes
I've received many texts along the lines of "Merry Christmas and enjoy the fattah."
Mary Fawzy
Jan 5, 2023
What You Should Know Before Attending Your First IftarKitchen
The Iftar, or the breaking of the fast, is one of the most significant points in the day during Ramadan.
Yvonne Maffei
Dec 10, 2022
This Sweet, Cold Apricot Drink for Ramadan Is the Perfect Way to Refresh After FastingRecipes
Sweet, tart, and delicious.
Sara Ali
Apr 26, 2022
Grazing Boards Meet Ramadan: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Bringing This Instagram Trend to the Halal TableRecipes
Charcuterie boards have made a huge splash in the Muslim community, especially during Ramadan, when people share food while breaking fast together.
Nargis Hakim Rahman
Apr 26, 2022
How I Create an Eid Grazing Board with Halal GoodiesRecipes
This Eid grazing board recipe features some classic Eid items like Kahk El Eid, baklava, ghorayeba, and fresh and dried fruit.
Sara Ali
Apr 26, 2022
In the Midst of a Global Pandemic, My Family and I Found New Traditions for RamadanPeople
COVID created an opportunity to take a step back and focus on what Ramadan really stands for: practicing how to become a better version of yourself; engaging in meditation, prayer, and reflection; and making your home a sanctuary.
Nargis Hakim Rahman
Apr 9, 2022
Sticky Rice with Mango (or Bananas)Recipes
This version of Bangladeshi biron baath is one of my family's favorite Ramadan foods.
Nargis Hakim Rahman
Apr 9, 2022
This Street-Food Classic Will Become an At-Home Favorite with This Simple RecipeRecipes
Pack on the protein with this one!
Carlos Matias
Mar 15, 2022
Cream Rolls, Milk Fudge, and the Persistent Joy of Making Traditional Afghan Sweets for Eid al-FitrPeople
For cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi, celebrating Eid means making sweets with her mom and sisters. Even after a hard year, food remains a powerful constant for her and her family.
Durkhanai Ayubi
May 11, 2021
Ramadan, Dates, and the Evolution of a “Foreign” FoodPeople
Both dates and Ramadan are perceived as fairly recent additions to American life, despite the fact both have significant history in America.
Fareeha Molvi
May 10, 2021
22 Celebratory Recipes to Make for EidRecipes
Feast-worthy ideas to mark the end of Ramadan.
Sheela Prakash
May 4, 2021
10 Make-Ahead, Energy-Packed Recipes to Make for SuhoorRecipes
Here are 10 recipes that can also be made ahead, so they are ready for you before the sun rises.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 31, 2021
5 Easy, Wholesome Suhoor Meals for RamadanRecipes
These nutrient-dense meals will help give you the energy you need for fasting.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 30, 2021
“This Year It’s Really Different.” On Celebrating Ramadan with Drive-by Grandparent Visits, Porch Drop-offs, and Lots of Cupcakes
The Way We Eat
Things might be a lot different this year, but Amanda is finding ways to make Ramadan feel festive.
Lauren Masur
May 17, 2020
Iftar, Samosas, and the Month of Infinite Blessings Lived on ZoomPeople
Preparing and enjoying iftar dishes has been one of the major ways my family has conjured the Ramadan spirit in our home this year.
Fareeha Molvi
May 5, 2020
Recipes for Ramadan: A Mango Treat to Break the FastRecipes
Mangoes are divine any time of year, but this month they are used in a special dish for Ramadan. Do you celebrate Ramadan with any specific treats or traditions? We caught up with Pakistani food blogger Shayma for some ideas on breaking the fast.“Ramadan” refers to the ninth month in the Islamic year, and it is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar.
Leela Cyd
Jan 21, 2020
The Global Quilt of My Iftar TableKitchen
Today Islam is no longer a religion that is just in the Middle East or Arabia. Generations have moved north, south, west, and further east. There are converts around the world; my husband being one of them, and with each person choosing Islam as their faith, another layer of culture and customs is added to the religious holiday, bringing more vibrancy, diversity, and color. Ramadan for me has changed so much from when I was younger and celebrated the month with my parents and siblings in London.
Nazneen Hamilton
Jan 21, 2020
Recipe: Seasonal Fruit ChaatRecipes
And it's all thanks to chaat masala.
Nazneen Hamilton
Jan 21, 2020
Eid and the Scent of Toasted VermicelliPeople
The buildup to Eid, the celebratory holiday that marks the end of Ramazan (the Urdu pronunciation), begins past the 15th fast. The streets come alive with open-air markets, ablaze with colorful glass bangles, henna tattoo stalls, and festive outfits hanging in window displays. The food bazaars heave with the sweet, spiced aromas of fresh nuts, raisins, and savory snacks.
Sumayya Usmani
Jan 21, 2020
A Ramadan Meal Plan for a Week of Delicious and Nourishing MealsRecipes
Towards the end, Ramadan can start to make me feel zapped of both energy and ideas. I tackle this fatigue by revisiting my repertoire of easy-to-cook dishes.
Yvonne Maffei
Jul 24, 2019
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking During RamadanSkills
If you're an old pro at preparing iftar or this is the first time you're making it on your own, there are a few considerations that will make cooking during Ramadan smoother.
Amanda Saab
Jun 6, 2019
10 Eid al-Fitr Foods from Around the WorldKitchen
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 3, 2019
The Ramadan Dish I Look Forward to, No Matter the Time of YearRecipes
Ramadan won’t fall during summertime again for another 20 years, but chole, black chickpeas cooked with cumin and onions, is perfect for every season.
Sumaiya Ahmed
Jun 1, 2019
Recipe: Chicken 65Recipes
Spicy, crispy, and packed with flavor, Chicken 65 is considered an Indo-Chinese recipe; a cuisine that is hugely popular in both India and Pakistan.
Nazneen Hamilton
May 17, 2019
What a Dietitian Feeds Her Family During RamadanSkills
This is for all the working parents, professionals, and everyone who appreciates prepping a healthy and delicious Iftar meal in advance.
Nour Zibdeh
May 6, 2019
What Is Ramadan?Kitchen
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, begins at sundown on May 15.
Sharon Van Epps
May 6, 2019
3 Moms on How They Help Their Teens Fast During RamadanSkills
All three women, in keeping with Ramadan cultural traditions from around the world, prepare for Ramadan in ways big and small for themselves and their families.
Saadia Faruqi
May 6, 2019
Recipe: Dahi VadeyRecipes
Dahi vadey, which literally translates to yogurt fritters, are fried chickpea-based fritters soaked in a savory yogurt base. The fritters are slightly tangy and a bit sour, thanks to the yogurt. They get their heat from the spices included in the batter and in the tadka, or tempering oil, that’s poured over right before serving. This dish is a classic staple of any Hyderbadi Indian iftar spread, and a requirement on my own family’s table.
Kaif Khan
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Lavender NamooraRecipes
Called namoora in Lebanon, basbousa in Egypt, and haressa in Syria and Palestine, this semolina sheet cake is often served throughout the Arab world and often during Eid Al-Fitr. With only a handful of ingredients and a straightforward technique, it is perhaps one of the easiest desserts you’re not making. This version from Amanda Saab, the writer behind Amanda’s Plate, is drenched in a lemon and lavender syrup, giving this already-fragrant cake a floral update.
Hali Bey Ramdene
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Sheer KhurmaRecipes
This recipe for sheer khurma, or warm sweet vermicelli milk, is the recipe my grandmother, or Nani, made for Eid. This is a warming drink with a texture that also makes it a great dessert. The milky goodness of ghee-tossed vermicelli, warm saffron milk, chopped pistachios, and chewy, sweet dried dates, is a pure taste of Eid in Pakistan.
Sumayya Usmani
May 1, 2019
5 Ways to Make Ramadan Special for Your KidsSkills
Kids are not obligated to observe the Ramadan fast, but it’s important to keep them busy and involve them in the celebratory mode of the month. Here are a few suggestions to keep them interested and integrated all month long. Take the kids out with you during the day to do errands — especially those related to Ramadan activities.
Yvonne Maffei
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Kacchi Lamb Dum BiryaniRecipes
Serving tender, aromatic lamb biryani for dinner (especially during Ramadan) just got easier, thanks to everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget: the Instant Pot. Because the popular electric pressure cooker releases steam at the end of the cook time, it mimics the traditional Indian “dum” style of cooking, in which a protein (in this case, lamb) is cooked slowly in steam.
Urvashi Pitre
May 30, 2018
What You Need to Know About Cooking Iftar for a CrowdKitchen
It can be challenging to prepare an elaborate dinner while feeling the fatigue of fasting, but with these tips you’ll have all you need to host an iftar without a hitch.
Amanda Saab
Jun 16, 2017
How Ramadan Is Helping Me Slow Down and Become a More Mindful CookPeople
Ramadan is both a physically and spiritually intense month of fasting. The fast allows time for self-reflection and purification of mind, body, and soul. Abstaining from all food and water from just before sunrise to sunset is no small feat, but taking the time to slow down and reflect can be be immensely rewarding. This year for Ramadan I’m choosing to slow things down a bit in the kitchen. I’m giving myself more time to cook and I’m working with simple, seasonal ingredients.
Yvonne Maffei
Jun 11, 2017
Carrying Home in a Sheet CakeKitchen
Namoora holds a special place in my heart. This sweet semolina sheet cake speckled with almonds takes me back to my grandmother’s home in Dearborn, Michigan. Each crunchy bite of cake transports me to my childhood, when I did not understand the importance this decadent treat would have on my life. Like the preparation and planning for any major holiday, Eid Al-Fitr preparations begin a few days before the actual festivities and celebrations.
Amanda Saab
Jun 29, 2016
To Fast Yet Feast: 3 Muslim Women on How They Cook During RamadanPeople
At the heart of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim holiday that runs from May 15 to June 14, is a powerful dichotomy: During the daylight hours, adherents steadfastly avoid consuming all food and drink, while at dusk, they indulge in extra-special, bountiful meals; feasts prepared without the benefit of tasting along the way.
Lauren Rothman
Jun 23, 2016
My Mother, the Motherland, and Chickpea FrittersKitchen
As I hustle around my kitchen, I make a mental note of spices I need to buy before Ramadan. I am all out of coriander seeds, curry powder, and mustard seeds.
Kaif Khan
Jun 14, 2016
3 Muslims Share What It’s Like to Work During RamadanKitchen
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink during daylight hours and spend their evenings in prayer, reflection, and shared meals. In the Arab world, Ramadan brings shortened work hours for most employees, but in the U.S. and Europe, where Muslims are in the minority, it’s business as usual.
Sharon Van Epps
Jun 13, 2016
5 Tips for Preparing & Organizing the Ramadan KitchenGroceries
Tackling a month’s worth of meals during Ramadan might seem similar to tackling a usual month’s meals, except for one key difference: You’re fasting for most of the time you’d usually spend doing meal prep. Trying to doing that on a nearly empty stomach isn’t exactly easy. That’s why taking the time to get ahead before Ramadan begins is so important.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 10, 2016
8 Things I Wish Non-Muslims Knew About RamadanKitchen
The evening of June 5 will commence the month of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims who will spend 30 days abstaining from food and drink and 30 nights in worship. Ramadan is, by turns, a challenge and a celebration, consisting of practices for self-betterment and traditions meant to elevate the soul.
Naila Kelani
Jun 1, 2016