Appetizers
Middle Eastern & North African Mezzes:
Briouates (Moroccan phyllo specialty with caramelized onion & ground lamb)
Relishes: Several Hummus varieties, Byesar, Muhammara, Baba Ganouj, Tzatziki
Italian Onion & Cheese Pie, in Phyllo
Bruschetta platter with crostini, tomato salsa, olive tapenade, caprese
Platter of grilled seasonal vegetables with light balsamic marinade
Marinated mushrooms
Burrata (served with tomatoes, basil, olive oil, olives)
Marinated eggplant
Pan Bagnat (sandwich with tomatoes, peppers, anchovies, olives, garlic)
Pissaladière Niçoise (Provence style pizza with tomato sauce, anchovies, olives)
Entrées
Moussaka with ground lamb, roasted eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, pine nuts
Spanakopita, a Greek phyllo pie with spinach & feta
Briouates, a Moroccan phyllo pie with caramelized onion, cilantro, mint, soy protein
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
North African lamb casserole w/lentils, garbanzos, vegetables, saffron, cinnamon
Briouates – a Moroccan specialty, with caramelized onions, soy protein, mint, phyllo
Moroccan tagine with chicken, figs, saffron, cinnamon
Moroccan chickpea tagine with vegetables, saffron, preserved lemon, cilantro
Moroccan lamb tagine with yams, caramelized onion, prunes and preserved lemon
B’stilla: vegetables, chicken, eggs & nuts wrapped in phyllo, with cinnamon & toasted nuts
Spanish style paella with rice, tomatoes, artichokes, seafood, spicy sausage, saffron, garlic
Tortilla Española: Spanish potato omelette
Lebanese OR Moroccan style Kefta
Vegetables, Grains & Legumes
Platter of grilled seasonal vegetables in light balsamic herbal marinade
Wild rice with broccoli, bell pepper, tarragon, and toasted pecans
Bulgur & Lentil pilaf with saffron, caramelized onions, dried cherries, fresh herbs
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
Provence style ratatouille with fresh tomato, eggplant, bell pepper, onions, garlic, olive oil
Salads
Mixed seasonal greens and vegetables, with slices of orange, avocado & agrodolce dressing
Salade Niçoise with green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, tuna, eggs, anchovies, olives & basil
Lebanese layered salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, onions, mint, sumac
Panzanella: Italian bread salad with tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, basil
Fattoush: Middle Eastern bread salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, mint, cilantro
Red, white & green salad with spinach, red cabbage, jicama, avocado
Orange and radish salad served on a bed of greens with anise dressing
Dark greens served with grilled beets, orange, goat’s cheese, caramelized walnut
Avocado, arugula and citrus (orange or grapefruit) served on a bed of mixed greens
Selection of traditional Moroccan salads
Dessert
Seasonal fruit salad with dried black mission figs & mint
Fabulous flourless Italian chocolate torte with hazelnuts
Italian walnut cake
Ricotta tart with seasonal fruit or berries
Platter of dessert bars (e.g. triple chocolate fudge brownies, slices of moist lemon or orange cake)
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
Baklava
