Menu

Menu

Tal aims to craft a unique menu for any event she caters. No two events are the same, so why should the menu be? She has catered large-scale weddings, business events, private parties and well as small luncheons and baby/wedding showers.

It is important to make all guests feel welcome, and with the many different unique food preferences today, it is not always easy. That is  the main reason Tal decided to pursue her dream of having a catering that caters to all and makes all guests feel welcome and thought of. Ba-Li Cravings was created out of her vision to serve all.

Tal believes every event she caters should have a unique, specialized menu that leaves guests feeling satisfied. Not just satisfied but where every guest feels welcome and thought of. The way to do that is to have a wide variety of gluten free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian and meat options. Always deliciousness for everyone.

Ba-li Cravings catering menu is broken up into 5 different categories. Appetizers (also available as sides to main dishes), Breads, Main Course, Dessert, and Specialty Beverages. An event can have some, or all, of these, depending on the event and the guests.

Ba-Li Cravings also offers breakfast and brunch options as well as receptions. Just ask us for menu suggestions.

Some of Our Appetizer Options…

Some of Our Appetizer Options…

  • Mediterranean Platter

    Rice filled grape leaves, oven roasted vegetables, olives and feta with a Tahini dip

  • Cheese Platter

    A variety of 3-4 delicious cheeses such as creamy brie, Manchego, sharp Cheddar, and more, with dried fruits and fresh grapes. optional served with fresh baked bread and/or crackers

  • Crostini Platter

    Crostini is roasted bread with olive oil and garlic topped with different spreads such as fresh made Egyptian Hummus, Brie, Pesto with Goat cheese, Pesto with roasted vegetables, Herbal cream cheese, eggplant salads and much more. The variety includes vegan and dairy options. Optional to add Salmon and meat spreads as well.

  • Oven Roasted Vegetables

    Roasted with Rosemary and Oregano, a variety of seasonal vegetables such as cauliflower, eggplants, zucchini, mushrooms, pumpkin, served cold with Tahini dip and optional with bread and/or crackers

  • Egyptian Style Hummus

    Made fresh, from soaked chickpeas and Tahini, Cumin and lemon juice, this hummus is flavorful and delicious. Our Hummus comes with an assortment of toppings from sautéed mushrooms and onions, to spicy ground beef, fresh made falafel  and more. One of our favorites id Meshausa - whole chickpeas in Tahini and spices. Yum

  • Baba Ganoush

    Roasted eggplants with fresh crushed tomatoes and herbs in Tahini dressing. Voted the best Baba Ganoush around by many clients.

  • Imam Biladi

    Roasted eggplants and crushed tomatoes with onions

  • Israeli Salad

    A mix of greens, cucumbers and tomatoes in a lemony dressing of olive oil, mint and cilantro

  • Beet and Apple salad

    With celery and goat cheese

  • Orange Cinnamon Carrot salad

    With apples and raisins (optionally Almonds)

  • Tahini

    Smooth cream of sesame with lemon, garlic and olive oil. Tahini is not only delicious but healthy as well. The best thing about Tahihni, is that is is a perfect match to about anything.

  • Labaneh

    Mediterranean style strained cheese with olive oil and za’atar. This delicious cheese is surprising and wonderful.

  • Tabouleh

    Finely chopped fresh greens and vegetables with bulgur, herbs, lemon and olive oil

  • Tzatziki

    Strained yogurt with crisp cucumbers, garlic and Mediterranean herbs

  • Falafel

    Fresh made from chickpeas soaked overnight, mixed with onions, greens and cumin, these crispy falafel  are covered in sesame and fried to perfection.

  • Note

    Side Dishes

    Many of our appetizers are the perfect side dish for a main course, so when creating a menu, choose these to compliment your main courses

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Breads

Breads

  • Challah

    Challah – Round sweet Challah, regular Challah and a variety of unique flavored Challah

  • Flat Breads

    Optionally with a variety of toppings from Za'atar to red peppers, onions, oregano and more

  • Large Herbal Flat Bread

    Beautiful bread to be sliced at the event or sliced into stripes. Perfect for dipping.

  • Cheese Filled Bread Rolls

    Beautiful open raced rolls with cheeses, roasted vegetables, pesto and much more

  • Farina

    Moroccan Pebble-Stone bread

  • Crostini

    Wonderful Finger Food with delicious options from Brie to goat cheese, Pesto with roasted vegetables, Hummus and much more. Vegan options.

  • Pita Bread

    Freshly baked, regular or with olive oil and Za'atar

  • Bagels

    Freshly baked bagels with a variety of additions and toppings

  • Jerusalem Bagel

    This is the traditional bagel sold by street vendors in the old city of Jerusalem. It is a long,crispy on the outside, soft on the inside bagel, covered in a lightly sweet sesame and called Baygalach Jerusalmi.

  • Fresh Breads

    Variety of fresh baked loaves. Vegan and Gluten free options available.

  • Vegan, Gluten Free

    Many of our breads  such as the flat breads, pita and Farina are naturally Vegan. We do offer gluten free breads as well.

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A Few of Our Main Courses

A Few of Our Main Courses

  • Vegetable Couscous

    A traditional Moroccan dish of rich vegetable stew served with a side of flavorful steamed couscous

  • Chicken Couscous

    A traditional Moroccan dish of rich vegetable stew and chicken served with a side of flavorful steamed couscous

  • Vegetarian Moussakah

    Layers of oven roasted eggplants and potatoes with a rich vegetable mix, topped with Feta and Besamel sauce

  • Beef Moussakah

    Layers of oven roasted eggplants and potatoes with beef and onions, topped with Feta and Besamel sauce.

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    Oven Baked Salmon

    A whole Salmon fillet, oven baked with a variety of toppings: Almonds, herbs or Sumac. The Almond topping is a big favorite.

  • Shakshuka

    This wonderful favorite includes eggs poached in spiced tomato, pepper and chili sauce

  • Bourekas

    Filled puff pastry with either vegetables, 3 cheeses, beef and spices. sauteed mushrooms and onions and more options. These small, crispy, easy to eat options are fun and oh so delicious.

  • Turchi

    Chicken cooked with pumpkins and spices.

  • Kababs

    Beef or Chicken Kababs are deliciously spiced with onions, cilantro and Baharat, cooked to perfection, and served with sauteed onions and Tahini dip.

  • Tomato Kababs

    Beef or Chicken Kababs are deliciously spiced with onions, cilantro and Baharat, cooked to perfection, and served in a spicy tomato sauce and sauteed onions.

  • Soups

    Soups as an addition or main course are wonderful year round and made from seasonal vegetables. We make chicken soup with/without Kneidalach, vegetable soups, Orange squash soup with orange spice and coconut milk, beet and chicken soup, and many more. Soups can be made vegan, and they are gluten free as well.

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Sides, Hummus & More

Sides, Hummus & More

  • Hummus

    Our Hummus is inspired by 7 generations of Hummus lovers and makers, going back to Egypt. Made with Tahini, Garlic and Cumin it is flavorful and delicious! All hummus is fresh made from dried chickpeas soaked over night, then cooked and then crushed into Hummus.

  • Hummus Meshausha

    With whole chickpeas and spices

  • Hummus With Toppings

    Our Hummus is wonderful on its own or topped with - sautéed mushrooms and onions, or ground beef, or Fresh made Falafel, or with Chaminados - cooked eggs sliced into halves. YUM

  • Fresh Falafel

    We make our falafel from scratch. Made from dried chickpeas soaked over night and mixed with onions, garlic,sesame,  greens and spices. The flavor and crispness is like no other!

  • Bourekas

    Filled puff pastry with vegetables and cheeses, as well as with mushrooms and onions or delicious beef. Our bourekas can be sized to perfection for appetizers, sides or as a main course.

  • Tahini

    Tal's personal favorite is Tahini. Mainly because it goes perfectly with anything! This healthy delight is a wonderful addition to roasted vegetables, grape leaves, meat and just about anything!

  • Baba Ganoush

    Roasted eggplants with fresh crushed tomatoes, onions and herbs in tahini dressing

  • Imam Biladi

    roasted eggplants with fresh crushed tomatoes and herbs

  • Labaneh

    Mediterranean style strained cheese with olive oil and za’atar

  • Tzatziki

    Greek style strained yogurt with crisp cucumbers, garlic and Mediterranean herbs

  • Orange Cinnamon Carrot salad

    With apples and raisins (optionally Almonds)

  • Beet and Apple salad

    This beautiful and colorful salad comes with celery and goat cheese

  • Recommended

    Israeli Salad

    A flavorful and colorful mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, greens and red cabbage in a lemony dressing of olive oil, mint and cilantro

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Indulgent Desserts Is What We Do

Indulgent Desserts Is What We Do

  • Small Treats

    We love setting up a variety of treats with gluten free, vegan, and regular options. Guests choose a couple of different things to try and enjoy.

  • Meringue Kisses

    These beautiful treat can be colorful and with different flavors. They are gluten free and dairy free/

  • Pavlova

    Meringues filled with vanilla cream and topped with berries and/or chocolate/nuts

  • Cake Pops

    These round beauties can be made with chocolate cake, red velvet, vanilla cake, cheesecake and more, covered with chocolate and decorated

  • Black Fig & Dates Chocolate Truffles

    This Vegan and Gluten free delight is a favoritefor all. Full of flavor and no sugar or additional ingredients it is a pure delight.

  • Basbousa

    A traditional Egyptian semolina coconut cake with orange syrup- Vegan.

  • Turkish Delight Cookies

    A small delight - a crispy cookie filled with Turkish delight- as  beautiful as delicious.

  • Tarte Tatain

    A fall favorite - this wonderful up-side-down apple pie is amazing warm or cold.

  • Bars

    Our variety of bars include - cheesecake bars, peanut butter bars, pecan and caramel, raspberry or berry bars as well as lemon bars and more. Yum.

  • Pies

    We love baking pies. From traditional apple pies, to sweet or sour cherries, cheese pies, chocolate, pecans and more. If you are a pie lover, try our Key-lime Pie....

  • Babkah

    Delicious yeast cakes filled with your choice of Nutella, Chocolate, Nuts, Apples, Jam or Cinnamon Sugar. Yum

  • Sweet Breads, or Sweet  Rolls

    These Danish style sweet rolls/breads have cardamom, cinnamon and a variety of additions - chocolate chunks, raisins, dried cranberries and more

  • Cookies

    Yes, lots of cookies..... any kind you crave..... with or without gluten, with or without fillings.....

  • Cheesecakes

    Voted the best cheesecakes around by many of our customers- we LOVE cheesecakes. NY style as well as Israeli cheesecakes, baked or in individual cups, regular, lemon or other flavors and with endless optional toppings.

  • Tri-Color Mousse Cake

    This is the definition of indulgence. A chocolate cake layered with chocolate milk mousse, white chocolate mousse, berry mousse or dark chocolate mousse. This 3 layered cake, with your favorite mousse choices is decorated with chocolates and macarons. it is a real WOW cake!

  • Lagkage

    A danish traditional cake made with layers of sponge cake, vanilla cream and berries. This cake is as delicious gluten free as regular and can be made with chocolate cream as well. the layers are beautiful and decorated to perfection. Gluten free and optional Dairy free

  • Macaroons

    Perfect for Coconut lovers, this delicious cookie can be just coconut or chocolate, chocolate orange and more. It is gluten free and tasty.

  • Marzipan Cookies

    A Danish traditional cookie that is made of marzipan. This gluten free cookie can be covered in chocolate or icing and is dairy free as well.

  • Baklava

    Sweet pastry made of layered phyllo dough filled with  chopped nuts and spices, held together by a honey syrup. This Crispy delight is crunchy and fun to eat. Can be made Dairy free as well as Vegan.

  • Linzer Torte

    This Austrian delight is made with Marzipan pie crust and filled with your favorite jam and optionally fresh fruit.

  • Sheet cakes

    Not your regular sheet cake. The flavors can be vanilla, chocolate, orange, and more with a variety of frostings and decorations

  • Red Velvet

    As delicious as it is beautiful, with cream cheese filling! Yum Yum

  • Wedding Cakes

    We know some fantastic wedding cake bakers around, but if you are looking for a unique wedding cake such as a 3 tier cheese cake, gluten free Lagkage or a table full of individual desserts, we are here to create your dream.

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Specialty Beverages

Specialty Beverages

  • Soft Drinks

    We believe that all you need to accompany a good meal is ice water and Lemonade with Mint and that is what we suggest

  • Coffee

    Fresh-made coffee with half and half, sugar and sweetener on the side

  • Teas

    Hot water with a variety of teas including herbal teas

  • Turkish Coffee

    Our Favorite! This delicious, lightly sweetened coffee is brewed with cardamom and served in small cups, with no milk.

  • Moroccan Tea

    Perfect for ending any meal. This lightly sweetened mint tea is perfect as is.

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