One Saturday each month
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
At Alif Institute

Sahtain wa Hana is a NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAM, led by our Alif Knit & Stitch ladies, celebrating Arab cultures and building community by cooking, serving, and enjoying homemade and heartwarming Arabic cuisine. 

Lunch is available for students, staff, families, and friends. All are welcome! RSVP REQUIRED as there is a limited amount of delicious food!

Want to support this program?
Please consider sponsoring a session with a tax-deductible donation of $250!

--- 2023 DATES & MENUS ---

January 28 - KUFTA / صينيه كفته مع بطاطا

  • Kufta with potatoes in tomato sauce, rice, salad, and hummus ($10)
  • Fatayar (spinach pies) – ($3)
  • Rizb bi halib (rice pudding )  ($2)
  • Sodas, waters ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

February 25 - KIBBET BATATA OR CHICKEN MUSAKHAN / كبه بطاطا و مسخن دجاج

Plate 1 ($10)

  • Kibbet Batata (Vegetarian Potato Kibbe)
  • Salad
  • Hummus

Plate 2 ($10)

  • Chicken Musakhan
  • Salad
  • Hummus

Side dish ($3)

  • Lentil Soup

Dessert ($2)

  • Layali Lubnan

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

March 25 - MUJADDARA 0R BAZELLA WA RIZ / مجدره عدس وبازيلا مع رز

Plate 1 ($10)

  • Mujaddara (Vegetarian lentils and rice)
  • Cabbage Salad
  • Babaganouj (Eggplant dip)

Plate 2 ($10)

  • Bazella wa Riz (Ground beef, green peas, and carrots in tomato sauce with rice)
  • Cabbage Salad
  • Babaganouj (Eggplant dip)

Dessert ($2)

  • Riz bi Halib (Rice pudding)

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

April 29 - HASHWET RIZ & MNAZZALEH 0R MACARONA BECHAMEL / رز بالحشوه + منزله باذنجان, معكرونه بالباشاميل

Plate 1 ($10)

  • Hashwet Riz (Rice with ground beef, spices, and nuts)
  • Mnazzaleh (Eggplant, onions, zucchini, and peppers in tomato sauce)
  • Salad
  • Hummus

Plate 2 ($10)

  • Macarona Bechamel (Macaroni pasta in a white Bechamel sauce)
  • Salad
  • Hummus

Dessert ($3)

  • TBD

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

August 12 (Cooking on August 10) - KUFTA / صينيه كفته مع بطاطا - FROM 12 - 2:30 PM

SPECIAL TIME: 12 PM – 2:30 PM


Plate 1 ($10)

  • Kufta with potatoes in tomato sauce
  • Rice
  • Green salad
  • Chickpea salad – بليله

Plate 2 (vegetarian) – $10

  • Okra with rice – باميه بالزيت
  • Green salad
  • Chickpea salad – بليله

Dessert – $3

  • Jello cake (the Arab way)

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

September 9 (Cooking on September 7 - Stuffed Grape Leaves (ورق عنب + لبن) & Bulgur w/Tomatoes (برغل بالبندورة + لبن)

Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $10

  • Stuffed Grape Leaves + Yogurt
  • Side – Hummus
  • Side – Loubiya bil Zeit (green beans)

Plate 2 (Vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $10

  • Bulgur with Tomatoes + Yogurt
  • Side – Hummus
  • Side – Loubiya bil Zeit (green beans)

Dessert ($3)

  • Namoura

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

October 7 (Cooking on October 5)

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November 4 (Cooking on November 2) - TUNISIAN COUSCOUS W/CHICKEN & VEG OR CHACKCHOUKA W/ VEG & EGGS

Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $10

  • Tunisian Couscous with Chicken & VegetablesMain dish
  • Side – Tunisian Tajine
  • Side – Tunisian Salad

Plate 2 (Vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $10

  • Chakchouka with Vegetables & Eggs
  • Side – Tunisian Tajine
  • Side – Tunisian Salad

Dessert ($3)

  • TBD

Drinks

  • Sodas, Water ($1)
  • Coffee / Tea (FREE)

December 2 (Cooking on November 30)

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