My first menu for CA212.
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Does this sound tasty? Additionally, I need a chef icon. Please help...
Edited to add: the ( V ) denotes items that are vegetarian or vegan
Appetizers and Soup-
Edamame Guacamole (V)- Smooth and creamy edamame puree blended with just a touch of heat and served with warm pita bread.
Pear and Blue Cheese Puffs (V)- Delicate puff pastry wrapped around thin slices of Anjou pear and tangy blue cheese.
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup - Cheesy tortellini nestled in a rich beef broth, along with tender vegetables and juicy Italian sausage meatballs.
Lentil, Garlic, and Rosemary Soup (V) - A hearty soup of simmered red lentils, savory roasted garlic, and aromatic rosemary, served with warm French bread.
Salads-
Thai Chicken Salad - Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with salty peanuts, bean sprouts, verdant cilantro, and shredded carrots, topped with grilled chicken and a spicy red chile dressing
Baby Greens with Spiced Pecans, Grapes, and Gorgonzola Crusted Flank Steak - Tender baby lettuce with sweet red grapes, crunchy pecans, and juicy flank steak topped with sharp Gorgonzola cheese.
Greek Salad with Lemon Tofu (V)- Baby spinach, fresh cucumbers, salty Kalamata olives, ripe cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and lemon marinated tofu.
Sandwiches-
Falafel (V)- A middle eastern classic of seasoned chickpeas baked until crispy and nestled in toasted pita bread.
Mushroom, Leek, and Cheddar Panini (V)- Hearty portobello mushrooms, fresh leeks, and sharp cheddar cheese toasted on thick slices of oatmeal bread until golden-brown.
Veggie Burger (V) - Fresh roasted veggies chopped and blended in to a health conscious patty and grilled, topped with mozzarella cheese and served on dark rye bread.
Blackened Salmon Po' Boy - Atlantic salmon blackened with Cajun spices, tossed with crisp cabbage and creamy mayonnaise, served on a toasted french roll.
Desserts-
Cupcake Trio - 3 miniature cupcakes: dark chocolate with whipped peanut butter frosting, vanilla with delicate lavender frosting, and golden butter with Nutella frosting
Pumpkin Creme Brulee (V)- Creamy pumpkin baked in to a smooth and rich custard, served with golden caramelized sugar on top.
Edited to add: the ( V ) denotes items that are vegetarian or vegan
Appetizers and Soup-
Edamame Guacamole (V)- Smooth and creamy edamame puree blended with just a touch of heat and served with warm pita bread.
Pear and Blue Cheese Puffs (V)- Delicate puff pastry wrapped around thin slices of Anjou pear and tangy blue cheese.
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup - Cheesy tortellini nestled in a rich beef broth, along with tender vegetables and juicy Italian sausage meatballs.
Lentil, Garlic, and Rosemary Soup (V) - A hearty soup of simmered red lentils, savory roasted garlic, and aromatic rosemary, served with warm French bread.
Salads-
Thai Chicken Salad - Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with salty peanuts, bean sprouts, verdant cilantro, and shredded carrots, topped with grilled chicken and a spicy red chile dressing
Baby Greens with Spiced Pecans, Grapes, and Gorgonzola Crusted Flank Steak - Tender baby lettuce with sweet red grapes, crunchy pecans, and juicy flank steak topped with sharp Gorgonzola cheese.
Greek Salad with Lemon Tofu (V)- Baby spinach, fresh cucumbers, salty Kalamata olives, ripe cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and lemon marinated tofu.
Sandwiches-
Falafel (V)- A middle eastern classic of seasoned chickpeas baked until crispy and nestled in toasted pita bread.
Mushroom, Leek, and Cheddar Panini (V)- Hearty portobello mushrooms, fresh leeks, and sharp cheddar cheese toasted on thick slices of oatmeal bread until golden-brown.
Veggie Burger (V) - Fresh roasted veggies chopped and blended in to a health conscious patty and grilled, topped with mozzarella cheese and served on dark rye bread.
Blackened Salmon Po' Boy - Atlantic salmon blackened with Cajun spices, tossed with crisp cabbage and creamy mayonnaise, served on a toasted french roll.
Desserts-
Cupcake Trio - 3 miniature cupcakes: dark chocolate with whipped peanut butter frosting, vanilla with delicate lavender frosting, and golden butter with Nutella frosting
Pumpkin Creme Brulee (V)- Creamy pumpkin baked in to a smooth and rich custard, served with golden caramelized sugar on top.
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:02 am (UTC)As for the icons:
Not sure what you're looking for.
Those are off the cuff.
-emily
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-09-03 01:01 pm (UTC)(5 more days...!)
-em
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:08 am (UTC)I would spice up the pita chips a bit (paprika/cayenne)? I've heard of zucchini guac but not edamame! YUM-O!
OMG this looks sooooo yummy. I don't really know the assignment but something not creamy for dessert? For the lactose intolerant ?? LOL
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:09 am (UTC)http://community.livejournal.com/pink_cosmos/37358.html#cutid1
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:14 am (UTC)http://www.fotosearch.com/BDX002/bxp209408/ for cooking icon
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Date: 2008-09-03 04:29 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-09-03 04:31 am (UTC)Black pepper, any peppercorns really, msg, seasoning salt, and I think I am missing something....
And I just do not like mushrooms.
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Date: 2008-09-05 08:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-09-03 04:19 am (UTC)And if you haven't seen this website already:
http://www.passionateaboutfood.net/index.shtml
Pictures to turn into icons, awesome herb descriptions and adjectives and more.
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Date: 2008-09-03 05:52 am (UTC)Also, WHERE ARE THE RECIPES PLZTHX. Yum.
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Date: 2008-09-03 03:25 pm (UTC)Everything sounds tasty!!!
There are lots of cute food related icons here...maybe not "chef-y" but definitely foody!
http://www.kawaiinot.com/icons.php
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Date: 2008-09-03 09:00 pm (UTC)What are the sausages made of in your soup? How does it go with a beef broth AND tortellini?
Just curious.
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Date: 2008-09-04 06:55 am (UTC)Chef Brian says you should use these
--R