On The Menu: September 21 – 27

Monday September 21st- Chicken Paprika

Paprika is a brilliantly colored and mild red pepper which is grown in grown in Hungary, Spain, South America, and California. This sweet mild chili accents this delicious chicken and vegetable stew.

Tuesday September 22nd- Pasta Fagioli

This classic dish of bacon, beans, and vegetables celebrates the important role that beans (fagioli) play In Italy and Italian cuisine.

Wednesday September 23 Beef Tagine

This traditional Moroccan dish of beef simmered with Moroccan spices which is traditionally cooked in a Moroccan clay pot known as a Tagine, which features a coned lid designed to return condensation to the bottom, making for succulent meals. Served with couscous, a North African pasta, and vegetables.

Thursday, September 24 Turkey Barley Stew

A healthy twist on an Irish classic! Barley itself was one of the first crops domesticated in the Near East. When simmered in a turkey-rich broth and served with vegetables, it makes a rich and filling meal.

Friday September 25 Spicy Chick Peas

Chick-peas are a hearty and tasty legume, cultivated for centuries (as far back as 7000 B.C) as a great source of protein, fiber, folate, iron and a good source of zinc and potassium.As staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisine, they are pureed, sautéed, thrown in salads, and simmered, as they are in our delicious spicy chick peas that are stewed and served with rice.

Saturday September 26th Chicken Madras

Chicken Madras is a spicy dish hailing from South India. Our Chicken Madras features tender chicken simmered in curry spices, ginger and garlic. Mmmmm.

Sunday September 27th Feijoada

Feijoada is Brazil’s “unofficial” national dish. It is so cherished an icon in Brazilian cooking that it is often a main dish during festive occasions. It’s history is a mixture of Indian, African and Portuguese cultures, that culminate with a rich and delicious stew of beans, rice, and smoky ham.

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