Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Dinner Party "Surf & Turf"

Chicken Sausage Spanikopita
Curry Crab & Corn Hushpuppies with Honey Mustard Curry Chipotle Dip
Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Pistachios & Balsamic Glaze

Chilled Avocado Soup with Mint
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Kalamata Olives, Orange Muskat Champagane Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds, Mixed Field Greens

"Grilled Surf & Turf"
Cedar Planked Salmon & Grilled Tri Tip

Dessert Sampler Plate
Mini Peach Cobbler, Mini Blueberry Creme Brulee, Chocolate Truffles
Warm August night, hot grill and good food, what more could you ask for? Had the pleasure to cater for Alex & Cathy in Los Altos for a dinner party for 8 last week. Here is the menu
Appetizers
Crab & Corn Hushpuppies with Curried Honey Chipotle Aioli
Chicken Sausage & Spinach Spanakopita
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Pistachios & Balsamic Glaze
Soup
Chilled Avocado & Mint Soup
Salad
Watermelon & Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Mixed field greens, Red Onion,
Sliced Almonds, Orange Muskat Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrée
“Grilled Surf & Turf”
Dijon Rosemary Grilled Tri-Tip with Gorgonzola Sauce
Orange Tarragon Cedar Planked Salmon on Arugula
Corn & Cheddar Soufflé
Haricot vert with cherry tomatoes, shallots & walnuts
Dessert Sampler
Petite Blueberry Crème Brulee
Petite Peach Cobbler
Assorted Chocolate Truffles