Ramadan gatherings are coming up. Make sure you don’t ring the doorbell empty-handed and forget to get something for your host, but please make it something other than that same plate of traditional desserts that everyone else is bringing.
During the season of perpetual Iftar or Sohour parties, chances are that you will be attending two to three each week. It’s wise for attendees to bring something along, and the key here is to prepare something easily portable, unique, and requires minimal assembling. Here are some clever suggestions.
One Mini Burgers
Because it’s Ramadan, people always go for authentic Egyptian food. Be different and get them mini burgers. Everyone loves mini burgers and nobody expected it!
Two Salads
Often, the job of the host is to create a large main meal. So to take the pressure off, it’s good to bring side dishes, allowing the cook time to concentrate on the main act. Depending on the main dish, versatile sides like rice, pasta, salad, and breads all work well as they can be eaten cold. Try taking something that’s not too niche in terms of cuisine, so it would blend in well with a wide selection of dishes.
Three Cheesecake
To ensure everyone’s happiness, bring a cheesecake to finish off the buffet. Many people are already bored of the usual desert, so shake it up with a creamy cheesecake. Carry it on a plate with a dome cover and remember… Keep it upright!
Four Pastry Bites
Sausage rolls, cheese straws, and mini pastries are all great to bring to ‘’3ezouma’’ as they can be assembled at home and baked on arrival. You can usually freeze them too, so they’re great as an emergency back up should you be invited to a last-minute gathering.
Five Board Games
What better way to treat your loved ones this Ramadan than a traditional board game? It’s a great way to hang out together while letting the food sink in, without just falling asleep on the couch.
Six Helping Hand
This year, get involved with preparing ‘’Iftar’’ or ‘’Sohour’’ and make the experience not only meaningful to you, as you finally became useful, but also to your family and friends once you finally stop nagging about how late the ‘’Maghreb’’ is and help them prepare for ‘’Iftar’’ for a change.
Seven An Empty Photo Album
An empty photo album is a classic gift that the hostesses wouldn’t buy for themselves, but they would enjoy using it. It’s a gift that will last long after Ramadan is over, and maybe will even be used to showcase the memories made at all those “Iftars” this Ramadan.