One Saturday each month
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
At Alif Institute
Sahtain wa Hana is a COMMUNITY PROGRAM, led by Alif’s 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!
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Thanks Drs. Lina & Nabil Muhanna
for sponsoring all sessions of Sahtain wa Hana in 2024!
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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)
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Sujjok sandwiches
- Side: Salad
- Side: Hommos & vegetables (radish, scallions, watercress)
Plate 2 (vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Harrak Osba3o
- Side: Salad
- Side: Hommos & vegetables (radish, scallions, watercress)
Dessert ($3)
Drinks
- Sodas, Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Shish Barak (ground beef dumplings in yogurt sauce) & Arabic rice
- Side: Green salad
- Side: Hoummous
Plate 2 (vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Fasoulia bi Zeit (green beans in olive oil) with Arabic rice
- Side: Green salad
- Side: Hoummous
Dessert ($3)
Drinks
- Sodas, Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
- 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)