This Maundy Thursday, April 17th 5:30 pm we will gather for an Agape Meal which will include foot washing, potluck meal and integrated Eucharistic service.
I thought it would be appropriate and really fun to have recipes from the Middle East for this meal. I will provide the recipes for adventurous cooks. However, if you would rather prepare (or purchase) something else, that’s fine too! Please use the sign-up sheet in the foyer to indicate what dish you are bringing and how many people will be attending.
Suggested Middle Eastern Dishes for Agape Meal:
Recipes provided. The Damascus Food Market (942 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC ) will have some of the regional ingredients. Some of these items are easiest to purchase such as the humus and pita bread.
Salads:
• Parsley & Barley Salad
• Tabbouleh
• Chopped Middle Eastern Salad
Sides:
• Humus (homemade or store bought)
• Mejadra (Rice & Lentils)
• Persian Jewelled Rice
• Pita Bread (store bought)
• Roasted Cauliflower and Charred Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
• Roasted Squash and Zucchini with Whipped Feta and Pistachios
• Spicy Roasted New Potatoes with Lemon and Herbs (Batata Bil Filfil)
Mains:
• Chicken with Caramelized Onion & Cardamom Rice
• Lemon Chicken with Za’atar
• Roast Lamb
• Kofta with Tahini, Potato, and Onion
• Falafel
Desserts:
• Sweet Filo Cigars
• Mutabbaq
• Semolina, Coconut & Marmalade Cake
• Poached Pears in White Wine & Cardamom
• Walnut & Fruit Crumble Cream
• Clementine & Almond Syrup Cake
• Pistachio Harisa