I forgot to mention you can find tinned stuffed vine leaves in the Co-op which are surprisingly yummy, I don't usually like them but these were really nice:
https://www.desertcart.ae/products/4676890-al-wadi-gourmet-stuffed-vine-leaves-10-ounce-cans-pack-of-6
You can find different sized tins and it's not as expensive as above.
Good luck!
Hi Cruiseaddict,
I would serve:
Simple mezze:
* Mixed Olives
* Fried/grilled halloumi (just slice and put in the frying pan and flip when it becomes golden)
* Moutbal (aubergine dip - just put the aubergine on a naked flame until blackened, peel, add some tahini,
garlic and yoghurt to it and blend)
* Labne/cream cheese (you can buy it ready made in the supermarket, just drizzle some olive oil over it and add a sprig of mint)
* Salad like Fattoush
* Arabic pastries I would order from an Arabic restaurant (Cheese Sambusek/ Sfiha )
As for the main, there are so many options. Here are some really great food blogs with delicious recipes
www.maryamsculinarywonders.com - Arabic & International Cuisine
www.yasalamcooking.com - GCC & International Cuisine
www.tasteofbeirut.com - Lebanese & Arabic Cuisine
www.cookingwithalia.com - Moroccan Cuisine
www.daliaskitchen.com - Arabic & International Cuisine
As for dessert - Hail wa Zafaran has some awesome Arabic sweets otherwise - baklawa served with Turkish coffee or a delicious Moroccan mint tea
Hi ladies,
I've got family visiting from London this weekend and wanted to do a simple Arabic lunch for them on Saturday. What would you recommend I serve them? Salads? I would like it to be as authentic as possible but without spending hours in the kitchen as I want to spend my time with them.
Thank you