===== Michaels Epicurean =====

===== Jan 2023 - theme is Turkey =====
//Our dinner choices marked with an asterisk//\\

**Starters**\\
 Bodrum Meatballs Haslama\\
Minced Sirloin and Lamb, Tahini Liaison and Sumac-Pickled Red Onions\\

*Ocakbasi Manti\\
 Shrimp and Swordfish Dumplings with Garlic and Lemon Yogurt Sauce, Tomatoes, Mint and Crushed Red Pepper Oil\\

**Entrees**\\
* Turkish Striped Black Bass Pilaki\\
Root Vegetable and Tomato Stew\\
Served with Sultan’s Chickpea & Rice Pilaf \\

Pomegranate Chicken with Walnuts\\
Couscous Salad with Mint and Lemon, Red Onions, Baby Spinach, Dates & Apricots\\

Cappadocia Tandoor Short Ribs\\
Lentil, Carrot and Sage Stew, Roasted Red Peppers & Baby Eggplant\\

**Desserts**\\
*Anatolia Fig, Honey & Almond Tart\\
Shortbread Crust with Almond Custard and Figs\\
Drizzled with Rosewater, Honey and Toasted Almonds\\

Turkish Delight\\
Strawberry and Pistachio Ice Cream with Hazelnuts, Pistachios, Almonds and Turkish Candy Encrusted in Dark Chocolate and served with Baksum Sesame Cookies\\

**Wine**\\
*Assyrtiko "The North", Kir-Yianni, Florina, GR, 2021\\
*Agiorghitiko, "Saint George" Skouras, Nemea, GR, 2019\\