January 4 - 17, 2012
West Africa
The always popular
Pepper Chicken - a thick, flavorful
chicken and tomato stew with onions,
cabbage and cracked black pepper, served with
Jollof Rice - rich rice pilaf steamed in
vegetable broth, sweet peppers and onions,
some Amiwo - tomatoes and onions
cooked into a corn meal "polenta", and a side of
Black Eye Peas mashed with onions,
chilies and greens, with a slice of
fresh Tropical Fruit for desert
$17.95
Condiments
Moroccan Harissa - spicy red pepper relish, Ethiopian Iab - spicy cottage cheese,
and South African Komkommer Sambal - fresh cucumber relish
January Vegetarian Entree
Africa
Start with a hearty helping of
Tanzanian Mchanyanto -
a flavorful yam, potato and squash casserole
with tomatoes and peanuts in the blend, some
Spinach Ata Stew - spicy spinach, tomato and onions
served alongside a mound of Jollof Rice - a rich rice pilaf
steamed in vegetable broth with sweet peppers and onions,
with a side of Black Eye Peas lightly mashed with onions,
chilies and mixed greens, and for dessert
a slice of Tropical Fruit
$17.95
January 18 - 31, 2012
South Africa
Start with a Curried Pork Kabob
with fresh lemon wedges, then the main course of
Bobotie - a traditional Cape Malay ground lamb meatloaf
with a bit of curry, raisins and a hint of lemon,
a side of Sweet Potato Home Fries, some
Spiced Rice steamed with cardamom,
cinnamon and cloves, and a side of
Gesmoorde Kool - shredded cabbage
braised with onions, garlic, ginger and chilies,
and a taste of spicy Peach Chutney
$17.95