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!
--- 2024 DATES & MENUS ---
Special New Year’s Edition – A white meal for a Happy New Year!
Special time: 12 PM – 2:30 PM
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Shakriyyieh (Beef Yogurt Stew) – شاكريه
- Side: White Rice with vermicelli – رز مع شعيريه
- Side: Salad
Plate 2 (vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Mnazzaleh (Eggplant, onions, zucchini, and peppers in tomato sauce) –
منزله باذنجان - Side: White Rice with vermicelli – رز مع شعيريه
- Side: Salad – سلطه
Dessert ($3)
- Rice pudding – رز مح حليب
Drinks
- Sodas, Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
--- 2023 DATES & MENUS ---
- 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Red beans with beef in tomato sauce and white rice / فاصوليا حمراء مع رز
- Side – Green salad / سلطه خضراء
- Side – Potato salad / سلطه بطاطا
Plate 2 (Vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Red beans in tomato sauce and white rice / فاصوليا حمراء مع رز
- Side – Green salad / سلطه خضراء
- Side – Potato salad / سلطه بطاطا
Dessert ($3)
- Kheshaf (apricot juice, dried fruit, and nuts) / خشاف
Drinks
- Sodas, Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Tunisian Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables
- Side – Tunisian Tajine
- Side – Tunisian Salad
Plate 2 (Vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Chakchouka with Vegetables & Eggs
- Side – Tunisian Tajine
- Side – Tunisian Salad
Dessert ($3)
- Seasonal fruit
Drinks
- Sodas, Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)