Talulla’s

            Valentine’s Day Menu 2014           

Mezzes-(guest choice)

Çoban Salatası & Yaprak Dolmasi – Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, fresh dill, mint and parsley mixed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice & Turkish grape leaves filled with our own blend of rice, pine nuts and currant stuffing.

Mantı- Steamed dumplings stuffed with ground lamb and beef served in a yogurt and garlic sauce.

 Main Course – (guest choice)

Tavuk İskender – Chicken Döner Kebab on a bed of toasted Turkish bread, home-made yogurt and tomato sauce.

Karniyarik – A classic Turkish dish consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, parsley and ground beef.

İstim Kebab – A classic Ottoman dish of lamb shank, slow braised in a tomato & herb marinade, served over a creamy smoked eggplant puree.

Balık Böreği – Gulf Coast Tilapia wrapped in filo dough and baked in a stone oven, served over greens, white wine & tomato reduction, garnished with toasted pine nuts.

Vegetarian Musakka –Layers of eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peas, red & green pepper, onion, tomato and potatoes topped with béchamel sauce and cheese then baked in a casserole.

Karışık Izgara (Mixed Grill)-Meat sampler with Adana Kebabı, Chicken Doner, Dana şiş.

 Desserts– (guest choice)

Crème Chocolate-Melted Belgium chocolate with Kahlua topped with homemade whipped cream and walnuts.

Kazan Dibi-Caramelized upside down milk pudding.

Şekerpare-Delightful baked golden cookies made with semolina and soaked in sweet scented syrup.

 

$45 per person + Gratuity and tax

Optional $15 Wine Pairing available