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set lovely tables. Today’s Muslim woman is as likely to work all day
as her husband, and so it is important that we also have a variety of
easy, economical and delicious and nutritious meals that we can
enjoy daily without too much fuss.
The recipes found here are a compilation of recipes from my favorite
cook books. I have, to the best of my ability rewritten them to
conform to Islamic dietary laws. There is no wine and no pork, and
of course it is preferable that all meats and poultry are halal
(permissible) meaning that they were slaughtered according to
Islamic laws for slaughtering. There are so many halal butchers in
the US that this should not be a problem. For those who do not have
halal markets in their area, check the internet for places that allow
you to order meat and poultry online and that will ship it to you.
Also, consider making the trip to an area where there is a halal
butcher. Sisters have told me that in some communities they appoint
a brother who knows how to slaughter meat properly to serve as a
butcher for the community. He finds farms that allow for the
purchase and slaughter of animals, and prepares meat and poultry
for the community during Ramadan.
Pay close attention to the serving sizes of the recipes. Some are for 2
servings or more, usually not more than four. If you are having
more or fewer people for break fast, or for the early morning suhur,
adjust the recipe accordingly, and season to taste.
We have worked hard to select recipes that are easy, relatively
inexpensive, yet can be presented in good taste as part of any
Ramadan meal, no matter how simple or elaborate. They are
American favorites that deserve a place on the Ramadan table
whether here in the US or abroad. As my children say, “Muslim
Americans are in the house!” Welcome to “Ramadan USA: Recipes
for Fasting and Feasting American Style.” Bon Appetite!
Anisa Abd el Fattah, Chairwoman
National Association of Muslim American Women (NAMAW)
2009
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