Ira honestly thats SUCH a nice and wonderful thing to do!! :biggthumb:
I agree with mixing up desi & non desi food, so that there are some things are they are familiar and comfortable with and some new things for them to try.
For desi things, samosas and pakorays are usually always a hit with non-desis. Other finger food types, like shami kababs, aloo kabaabs, spring rolls etc are yummy and can be prepared in advance. You can also do a hummus dip with veggies (yes thats not desi :cb:but its still “ethnic” and yummy). For nondesi, here is a recipe for stuffed mushrooms that are so delicious
Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms - All Recipes
Here are two very easy desserts:
Banana Pudding IV - All Recipes
Death By Chocolate III - All Recipes
You mentioned muffins, here are two recipes I make often, they are so good
Banana Crumb Muffins - All Recipes
To Die For Blueberry Muffins - All Recipes
Here are some recipes I havent tried as yet, but plan to try them soon, they have great reviews
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Cucumber Sandwiches III - All Recipes
Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread - All Recipes
Hope this helps and that everything goes smoothly! Let us know how it goes
BTW how do you have 15 neighbours, is it every on your street