Recipes From My Kitchen

Whether you’re vegan, following the Whole30, lactose intolerant, or just looking for new ingredients to experiment with, there’s a good chance that coconut milk has crossed your mind. While it used to get a bad rap for its high saturated fat content, recent studies assure us that the plant-based lipids in coconut milk aren’t so harmful to your heart after all—in fact, they may even help raise your good cholesterol levels. Pair that good news with the fact that it's freakin' delicious, versatile, and more readily available than ever, and there are plenty of reasons to incorporate more of it into your meals. Here are 24 ways, from breakfast to dessert. Breakfast 1. Easy Coconut Milk Oatmeal With Fruits Coconut makes its way into this oatmeal-quinoa concoction in the form of milk, flakes, and sugar. Topped with berries and bananas, it’s perfect when you need a tropical vacation (in a bowl). 2. Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits Many chia puddings are made wit...

Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast begins at dawn and ends at sunset. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities. Ramadan also teaches Muslims how to better practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate; thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity. Suhur  Each day, before dawn, Muslims observe a pre-fast meal called the suhur. After stopping a short time before dawn, Muslims begin the first prayer of the day, Fajr. At sunset, families hasten for the fast-breaking meal known as iftar. Iftar In the evening, dates are usually the first food to break the fast; according to tradition, Muhammad broke fast with three dates. Social gatherings, m...