Maza (Appetizers)
Assorted Olive Plate– The traditional beginning to a Mediterranean meal
Hummus – Dip made from ground Chick Peas, Tahini, Lemon and Garlic
Baba Ghanouj – Dip made from Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, Lemon and Garlic
Fattoush– Traditional Mediterranean Salad with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Toasted Bread with a fresh Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Tabbouleh– Traditional Mediterranean Salad made from chopped Parsley, Tomatoes, Cracked Wheat, and Green Onion with a fresh Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Kibbeh-Traditional Mediterranean “Meatball” made with Ground Beef, Cracked Wheat, Pine Nuts, and Assorted Spices
Falafel– Vegetarian “Meatball” made with ground Chick Peas, Garlic, Onions, and Parsley, served with a Tahini dressing
Pita Bread– Baked fresh for the festival in a local bakery
Spanakopeta-Savory Pastry filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Tabbikh (Meals)
Cabbage Rolls– Blanched Cabbage Leaves stuffed with Rice, Ground Beef, and Assorted Spices
Grape Leaf Rolls– Blanched Grape Vine Leaves stuffed with Rice and Assorted Spices in a Lemon and Olive Oil Dressing
Seasoned Rice– Long Grain Rice seasoned with Assorted Spices
Mujadarah– Lintels, RoastedOnions, Garlic, and Rice
Fassoulia– Roasted Green Beans in a Garlic Broth
Mahmuseh– Roasted Lamb, and Onion in a hearty Tomato Sauce
Mashawi (On the Grill)
Shish Kabab– Marinated Steak grilled to order on Skewers
Shish Tawook– Marinated Chicken grilled to order on Skewers
Lamb Kabab– Marinated Lamb grilled to order on Skewers
Kefta Kabab- Traditional Mediterranean Hamburger with ground Parsley and Onions, grilled to order on Skewers
Pita Sandwiches
Gyro– Named for the circular motion as the meat cooks on the rotisserie, a combination of Lamb and Beef is sliced and served with Tomato, Onion, and a garlic Yogurt Sauce over a grilled Pita
Chicken Shawarma– Chopped Chicken served with Tomato, Pickles, Onions, and a Garlic Aoli over a grilled Pita
Mashawi and Falafel Sandwiches Available upon request
Desserts
Kunafa– Traditional Mediterranean Dessert made of a bed of Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese topped with Shredded Filo Dough and topped with a Citrus Simple Syrup
Baklava-Traditional Mediterranean Dessert made of layers of flaky Filo Dough, Butter, Chopped Walnuts, and Simple Syrup
Hereesah– Traditional Mediterranean Dessert made from Cracked Wheat and Simple Syrup
Zalabia– Traditional Mediterranean Donuts made fresh to order and soaked in Simple Syrup
Assorted Cookies– Various Traditional Middle Eastern Cookies hand made by Church members