The Jewel of Jordan

~This virtual restaurant helped me to earn an A in my culinary class!! One day a real restaurant?? Who knows. It was so much fun to create the concept of it....

I am looking for: a virtual Sous Chef...Prep cooks...Line Cooks....Front of the House Manager...and Servers (lots of servers!) ~Anyone interested in the positions may apply, However, you must meet virtual criteria of: being on or near a computer to respond to virtual reservations and food orders, you must be able to complete virtual tasks in a timely manner, and you must be familiar with restaurant terminology.

This is a fictitious Restaurant trying to establish the interest level and one day becoming an actual Buffalo establishment owned and operated by Lylia Alkhatib. If you think that a restaurant with this type of menu would be welcome in the Buffalo area, please indicate this by liking my page and helping me to stir interest in Middle Eastern Food. My teachers: Chef Johnston and Chef Bamrick thank you in advance for helping me with this project!

~Desserts Baklava - Nut filled Multilayered Pastry drizzled in a sweet syrup Basboosa - Traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with Semolina and Yogurt Toasted Almond Cake with Strawberries in Rose-Water Syrup - A generous slice of almond cake surrounded by Organic Strawberries and drizzled with Rose Water Syrup Knafeh - a soft cheese baked in a semolina crust, very sweet for your loved ones to eat... Ma'amoul - ground almonds or walnuts with orange flower water and cinnamon, layered between semolina pastry and pistachios Cinnamon Date Cake - a moist delicious cake with cinnamon and dates, cures anyone who has a sweet tooth Awamat - crisp Doughnut Balls are coated in a simple syrup and sometimes flavorings are added Rice Pudding with Rosewater - Rice pudding with Raisins and an added twist is the addition of Rose Water Quatayef with Cheese - this is a special dessert, served during Ramadan, it is filled with sweet cheese or nuts and then fried or baked. Sfouf - A sweet almond cake from Lebanon Basbousa - A small Semolina Cake with a Syrup See more

The Jewel of Jordan was established in 2013, and has become the leader in authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine. Our Chefs prepare your meals with Culinary Finesse and strive to make your dining experience exceptional. Their goal is to take you on a journey back to the roots of Jordan and to let your senses experience the distinctive smells and flavors of such an exotic place. One taste and you are transported on a gastronomical journey unlike any other. ~We welcome you and invite you to be a part of our family for tonight's dining experience. ~Chef Alkhatib

~Appetizers QuinoaTabbouleh - Gluten free - Quinoa, chopped parsley, fresh mint, tomato, green onion, lemon juice and olive oil Falafel - Ground seasoned chickpea served with Tzatziki sauce Kibbeh Three Ground Lamb Patties generously seasoned and pan fried... Hummus Chickpea Dip with Tahini paste, Served with Pickled Cauliflower, Carrots, and Pita Bread Hummus with Meat Seasoned Chickpea Dip sprinkled with Fresh ground lamb, and served with toasted pine nuts Baba Ganoush Smoked Eggplant Dip with garlic, lemon, and tahini paste Grape Leaves Stuffed with Ground Lamb, and Basmati rice in a Tomato Sauce (served warm) Fried Cauliflower & Eggplant - Lightly Breaded Cauliflower and Eggplant served with a Lebanneh Dip (sour, lemony, yogurt dip seasoned with zatar) Pickled Turnips and Carrots Served with Feta Cheese and fresh warm Pita Bread Spinach Pie (Fatayer) - Two baked Fatayer's stuffed with fresh chopped spinach, and feta cheese See more

~Soups~ Tomato Lentil Soup - A hearty tomato lentil soup which is bursting with flavors to tantalize your mouth, served with homemade croutons Lamb Fesenjan - Tender lamb cubes float awaiting the pomegranate sauce with diced walnuts which surround the palate with wonderful scents Chorba - A Tomato based soup with lentils and vegetables, extremely popular during Ramadan, one sip and you will begin to feel fuller, longer... Bamia Soup - bamia is a stew with lamb or beef cubes and okra in a tomato sauce base (vegetarian version is available by substituting the beef with firm soy) Lemon Chicken Soup - A generous portion of our Homemade Chicken Soup with Freshly Squeezed Lemon Swirls See more

~Salads~ Falafel Salad - 5 pieces of falafel served on Romaine lettuce with a dollop of warm Tahini sauce Tabbouleh Salad - Bulgar Wheat, Chopped Fresh Parsley, Mint, Tomato, Green Onions, Dressed with Lemon Juice and Oil, so delicious that a take-out is a common occurrence Cucumber Laban Salad - Cucumber and plain yogurt combined with mint and salt to create a refreshing change from your everyday salads to make this one a special that you will crave again and again... Spinach Salad with Pomegranate and Chickpeas - A bed of Spinach awaits the pomegranate drizzle and crumbled feta cheese tumbled with chickpeas which will surely wake up your taste buds House Salad - Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion and Parsley tossed with Seven Spices, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salata) - A Refreshing Salad with diced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint, Dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice See more

~Main Entree~ Mediterranean Chicken and Potatoes - Crispy Chicken Thighs baked with garlic, lemon zest and freshly squeezed orange juice, served with a Tabbouleh Salad and Oven Roasted Potatoes Chicken Escalope - Chicken Breasts dredged in a Corn Flake and Parmesan Mixture, Baked to Perfection and topped with a Creamy Lemon Sauce, served with Basmati Rice and a Vegetable Medley Leg of Lamb - Marinated overnight, this Leg of Lamb is seasoned with Rosemary, Garlic, Honey and... Lemon Zest ,then it is Slow Roasted to exquisite tenderness, Served with an Herb Infused Sauce which is drizzled over a mound of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Stalks Lamb Chops - Two Succulent Lamb Chops, Seasoned with a 7 spice dry rub, served with a Mint Herb glaze, garlic Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Carrots Beef or Lamb Shish Kabobs - Marinated Beef or Lamb Cubes skewered on Rosemary Stems with fresh Tomato, Yellow Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion, served with Hummus and Pita Bread Stuffed Zucchini - Baby Zucchini stuffed with a Rice and Lamb mixture, stewed in a tomato sauce presented on a bed of Basmati Rice and served with Homemade Pita Bread NY Strip Steak - 10 ounce hand cut steak, dry rubbed with seven spices and basted in a cardamom and white peppercorn glaze, served with Baba ghanoush and pickled Beets and Carrots See more

~Fish / Shellfish Entree~ Spicy Shrimp - Sautéed Shrimp in a fresh garlic and smoked paprika sauce served over Basmati Rice infused with Lemon Zest and Salata (tomato, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil salad) Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Stir-Fry - Large Shrimp immersed in a cilantro, cayenne pepper, garlic and lemon sauce, served on a bed of brown rice and a tomato sauce Salmon - Basted with a Homemade Dill Oil and Grilled to perfection, topped with a warm dill sauce,... and served with hummus topped with toasted pine nuts, in-house made pita bread and a herb infused couscous House Smoked Salmon - A Generous Six Ounce portion of Salmon, Smoked In-House, Served with an Organic Rice Pilaf, and a side of Garlic and Sea Salted Green Beans Tilapia - Tilapia brushed with a lemon flavored olive oil and seasoned with fresh Rosemary and Capers and then Grilled in individual foil packets , served with Roasted Red Potatoes and Breaded Eggplant Sayadieh Rice Dish - Two fillets of Cod, pan fried and flaked into a wonderfully aromatic combination of brown rice, onions, turmeric, roasted pine nuts and toasted almonds Fish Fry - A Ten Ounce Beer Battered Haddock Fillet served with Zatar Sprinkled French Fries and Homemade Pickled Cabbage See more