Nourhan El-Qerm 
While everyone focuses on preparing the iftar table for the blessed month of Ramadan 2024 and thinking about daily food options, some may overlook suhoor preparations, especially if you are planning a family suhoor gathering. Gatherings are not limited to Ramadan iftars; they also extend to include Ramadan suhoor gatherings. Therefore, you may need to prepare in advance and ensure there is a variety of dishes different from the usual suhoor menu in most households. If you are the host of a surprise suhoor gathering, here is a list of 8 ideas for Ramadan suhoor gatherings that your guests will love.
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8 Suhoor ideas that will leave your guests impressed!
1. The Traditional Suhoor With A Twist
Prepare the traditional suhoor menu with some additions that will make it a distinctive suhoor without much effort from you. Follow on to see the twist:
1. Try making the foul dish with pomegranate molasses; it's the same dish, but the added flavor elevates the traditional foul experience.
2. Opt for scrambled eggs with tomatoes , the Turkish-style in a pan instead of the usual fried or boiled eggs.
3. Transform the presentation of yogurt by serving it in a large bowl with fruits, white honey, and nuts, departing from the typical presentation.
4. For a creative cheese offering, make either fried cheese sticks or garlic and cheese sticks. This approach will make your suhoor table memorable, giving a twist to familiar dishes.
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2. Suhoor Tray
Creating a Suhoor tray is a wonderful and unique idea, especially if the contents are simple and different from any Suhoor you've had before. Mixing traditional dishes like falafel, salads, eggplant, and eggs with unique additions such as nuts, pies, pomegranate, sumac, and more adds a creative touch to your hosting. It makes your Suhoor menu a joyful memory for all your guests. You can make the most of the recipe variety in this Suhoor by turning it into a dish party, where each person prepares a dish, and everyone gathers to coordinate the tray. This approach is ideal for friend gatherings and helps ease the effort during the month of Ramadan.
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3. Healthy Suhoor with a Unique Touch
If you and your friends follow a healthy diet and want to gather everyone together for Suhoor. Even if you don't usually follow a healthy diet but still want to try something new and different for Suhoor. Make healthy chocolate pancakes; they're a crowd-pleaser and straightforward to prepare. You can whip them up for a Suhoor at a different location or for a potluck-style gathering. Enhance them by adding fruits like bananas and strawberries. Consider serving yogurt alongside the pancakes as well.
4. Suhoor Pots
Who doesn't love hot pots with their delicious ingredients? Pots are a fantastic idea for a suhoor that everyone enjoys. Prepare various pots such as the cheese pot, the Eastern sausage pot, the sausage pot, the egg pot, the foul pot, and the potato pot with cheese. All of them are wonderful and easy-to-make recipes that you can prepare according to the number of individuals. Add some side dishes like pickles and salads. And don't forget the beverages and yogurt.
5. Next-Level Suhoor with Easy Ideas
Get ready for the easiest suhoor with these 4 quick recipes, all of which are yummy and will provide you with the energy for the next day. You will elevate the recipes from the ordinary and expected to the next level of creativity and delicious taste.
6. Manaeesh For Suhoor
Suhoor with Manaeesh is an ideal choice for large gatherings. You can prepare a large quantity of dough using the same recipe in the video, with variations in the fillings. Prepare fillings such as cheese, pastrami with cheese, minced meat, sausage, and cheese with spinach. All of these fillings are easy and suitable for preparing in large quantities. Add beverages like sobya, hibiscus tea, and carob alongside the pastries. Also, include salad dishes such as beetroot salad, yogurt salad, and hummus salad. Additionally, you can add roasted potatoes as a side dish, with yogurt for those who prefer it after the main meal to avoid thirst during fasting the next day.
7. Suhoor Vs. Sandwiches
Suhoor is a fundamental meal, but sometimes you may feel that preparing a complete spread with multiple dishes can be exhausting. Especially if suhoor is a family or close friends gathering. You want to continue the gatherings, but at the same time, you don't want to exert excessive effort for a routine gathering. The solution here is to apply the quick preparation sandwich rule. Prepare one tray of eggs and vegetables, and smoked turkey breast. Toast the bread, then create delicious hot sandwiches. Replace eggs with tuna or cheese sandwiches. Add roasted potatoes and yogurt cups if you like. You will have a satisfying and nutritious suhoor with minimal effort.
8. Suhoor with Quiches and Desserts
If you want to prepare a delicious and filling suhoor but don't have time to make multiple dishes, prepare a quiche using eggs and potatoes as shown in the video. Cut vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes as a side dish. You can also add a simple salad like coleslaw. Don't forget the yogurt. A straightforward yet satisfying suhoor that is sufficient for the suhoor meal you can prepare for family or friends. You can add a simple dessert that won't cause thirst, such as orange cake or custard dishes, to add a new touch to suhoor.
