My Middle Eastern Dinner – Part 1

I hosted my Middle Eastern dinner party last night. Once again, it was a huge success, with lots of rave reviews. There were 16 of us who feasted on the delicious Middle Eastern dishes. Our neighbors Hanaa and Aziz, who were unofficially the reason for the party, were very impressed and Hanaa said I had all the flavors and dishes authentically prepared. YAY! That’s what I was hoping for. 🙂

Once again, I made a fairly elaborate menu. There were two main entrees, with lots of vegetable side dishes and two desserts. The menu included:

• Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives
• Lamb skewers with mint sauce
• Heirloom tomato and onion salad
• Moroccan carrots
• Falafels
• A mezze platter
• Spicy cilantro potatoes
• warmed pita bread
• Hummus, made by Hanaa
• Tabbouleh, made by Janet
• Orange blossom meringues with macerated strawberries and chocolate orange sauce Orange Blossom Meringues With Macerated Strawberries
• Baklava, by Mumtaz
• Cucumber spritzers with mint to drink

I did the bulk of it all, but I did have a little help as well. Everyone enjoyed it all, and there really was nothing left after the feast. This is rare. I almost always have a little leftover, but not this time. I guess I am getting pretty good at preparing just the right amount. 🙂 With full and happy tummies, we all played some games after, that provided lots of fun and laughter. It was yet another deliciously fun evening spent with friends and neighbors.

Yes, you will get all the recipes for everything I prepared. And after, you can feel confident in preparing your own Middle Eastern feast for family and friends too. 🙂

Life is short. Laugh often, have fun and make the most of it. Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.