Middle Eastern 3 Course Meal by Chef Layla

A celebration of rich spices, bold flavours, and refined presentation. Inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of the Middle East and infused with a modern twist, this menu is perfect for elegant entertaining at home. 🥗 Starter (choose 1): • Fish kofta with yoghurt, sumac and chilli • Grilled prawns flavoured with sumac spice and pomegranate salsa, lemon yoghurt • Salt-roasted beets served on za’atar yoghurt • Hibiscus-cured salmon on creamy labneh, capers and herb dressing • Seared halloumi with black garlic vinaigrette, tahini yoghurt and grilled red chicory • Smoked aubergine with coriander oil, garlic labneh and pomegranate seeds • Beef carpaccio with pomegranate molasses, rocket, roasted hazelnuts and sumac dressing • Hummus with spiced lamb and mint, served with flatbread and carrot sticks • Za’atar crusted king prawns with lemon beurre blanc, courgette tabouli and herb oil dressing 🍽️ Main (choose 1): • Flame-grilled rack of lamb with verde feta sauce and sumac pickled onion • Monkfish tagine with hot almond couscous and scorched green beans • Roasted cauliflower with pistachio, burnt butter, finger lime and hummus purée • Roast Lebanese-spiced pumpkin with wild rice, fennel, pecans, pomegranate and tahini • Shawarma lamb shoulder with freekeh salad and garlic yoghurt • Harissa-marinated lamb with mint chutney, pistachios and yoghurt dressing • Spiced baked haddock with tahini sauce and golden onions • Falafel-stuffed mushrooms with tahini and chermoula dressing • Za’atar-crusted cod with lemon beurre blanc, zucchini salad and potato fondant • Monkfish with Urfa chilli, coriander and cauliflower purée • Za’atar-spiced chicken with warm pearl couscous, toasted almonds and lemon yoghurt 🍰 Dessert (choose 1): • Sweet falafel with raspberries and chocolate yoghurt • White wine-poached pears in spice reduction with cinnamon yoghurt • Baklava cheesecake • Pomegranate and rosewater sorbet • Strawberry tahini baklava • Pistachio cheesecake Let me know if you’d like this adapted for vegetarian or gluten-free guests.