Appetizers
Bruschetta platter with crostini, caprese, tomato salsa, olive tapenade
Platter of elegant cheeses, with organic fresh and dried fruit, nuts, marinated olives
A selection of Middle Eastern and North African specialties, including
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Several varieties of hummus (or byesar)
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Algerian spicy tomato and pepper relish
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Baba ganouj
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Tzatsiki
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Phyllo triangles with spinach, feta, egg
Main dishes
Moussaka with roasted eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, soy protein, pine nuts
Spanakopita, a Greek phyllo pie with spinach & feta
Eggplant alla parmigiana – roasted eggplant with fresh tomato sauce, garlic, parmesan
Polenta with fresh tomato sauce, marjoram, fontina, gorgonzola
Polenta with wild mushroom, white wine, cream and parmesan
Roasted vegetable and ricotta frittata
Fragrant Middle Eastern casserole w/lentils, garbanzos, vegetables, saffron, cinnamon
Moroccan tagine with vegetarian “chicken”, figs, saffron, cinnamon
Moroccan chickpea tagine with vegetables, saffron, preserved lemon, cilantro
Moroccan vegetable tagine with yams, caramelized onion, prunes and preserved lemon
Spanish style paella with rice, tomatoes, artichokes, “chicken”, saffron, garlic
Tortilla Española: Spanish potato omelette
Vegetables, Grains & Legumes
Platter of grilled seasonal vegetables in light balsamic herbal marinade
Wild rice with broccolini, bell pepper, tarragon, orange, and toasted pecans
Bulgur & Mung Bean pilaf with saffron, caramelized onions, seasonings
White beans with tomatoes, olives, rosemary, basil, feta, lemon vinaigrette
Couscous or tabbouleh with tomato, parsley, mint, cucumber
Israeli couscous with julienned vegetables and light vinaigrette marinade
Persian wedding rice with caramelized onion, dried fruit, saffron, cardamom, toasted nuts
Indian dal garnished with yogurt, tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro OR onion condiment
Sicilian eggplant caponata with blanched celery, pine nuts, parmesan
Quinoa with julienned vegetables, tomato and light marinade
Salads
Mixed seasonal greens and vegetables, with slices of orange, avocado & agrodolce dressing
Lebanese layered salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, onions, mint, sumac
Orange salad with red onions and mint dressing, served on a bed of greens
Panzanella: Italian bread salad with tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, basil
Fattoush: Middle Eastern bread salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, mint, cilantro
Greek style salad with bell peppers, tomato, feta, olives
Cleopatra salad with tomato, avocado, crumbled egg, garlicky parmesan dressing
Orange and radish salad served on a bed of greens with anise dressing
Salad of grilled beets, feta, caramelized walnuts, served on a bed of seasonal greens
Avocado, arugula and citrus salad
Dessert
Seasonal fruit salad with dried mission figs, fresh berries, orange blossom water
Fabulous flourless Italian chocolate torte with hazelnuts
Ricotta tart with seasonal fruit or berries
Platter of dessert bars, with choices of triple chocolate fudge brownies, lemon bars, slices of moist lemon or orange cake, and hazelnut bars with raspberry jam
Tarte Tatin (upside down apple OR pear cake)
Majoun – Moroccan mixture of dates, nuts and spices, rolled in sesame
Pan de Higos – Spanish fig bread with toasted nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, spices
