My first menu for CA212.

[terrorlynn]

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. 

Comments

[nhyrvana.livejournal.com]

I CAN HAS LEFTOVERZ PLZ?! KTHNX.

As for the icons:





Not sure what you're looking for.
Those are off the cuff.

-emily

[thatgaychick.livejournal.com]

OMG so hungry.

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

[thatgaychick.livejournal.com]

Oh and Icons all here:

http://community.livejournal.com/pink_cosmos/37358.html#cutid1

[terrorlynn.livejournal.com]

Its just an individual menu project, or first one. The only requirements were that we had this exact number of certain items. You did remind me that I forgot to mention which ones were vegetarian or vegan. Correcting now... Thank you for the icons!

[terrorlynn.livejournal.com]

Thank you, lady! If I make these things, I'll tell you when we're serving them and see if I can wrangle some leftovers.

[greensilk.livejournal.com]

Sounds tasty for what I am not allergic to. ;)

http://www.fotosearch.com/BDX002/bxp209408/ for cooking icon

[thatgaychick.livejournal.com]

score. Now make me it -- all of it! I have not eaten solid foods in about 24 hours!

[anam-chara.livejournal.com]

The only thing I would change is do not use woodsy to describe rosemary - it's not a good descriptive word to make someone hungry. It makes me think about eating a stick - no thanks. Replace it with "aromatic" and it will sound a lot more appealing.

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.

[drowninglegion.livejournal.com]

Wow - the Pumpkin Creme Brulee sounds delicious. And the edamame guacamole is intriguing, too... :)

[terrorlynn.livejournal.com]

Thanks, lady! What're you allergic to, again?

[terrorlynn.livejournal.com]

Changed, and I felt the same way...just couldnt think of something better. And thanks! I didnt know of that site.

[terrorlynn.livejournal.com]

Delicious AND vegan on both counts. Hooray!

[greensilk.livejournal.com]

All fish and Seafood. I was not allergic to Tuna... but it looks like I may be getting sesitive to it.
Black pepper, any peppercorns really, msg, seasoning salt, and I think I am missing something....

And I just do not like mushrooms.

[zentiger.livejournal.com]

I would change "nestled" in the soup description to something else. It makes the broth sound really thick, which is not something I'd look for in a soup.

Also, WHERE ARE THE RECIPES PLZTHX. Yum.

[mrks-redflame.livejournal.com]

*drools*

[mmayhem.livejournal.com]

No edamame for me (allergic) bu the Pumpkin Creme Brulee... YUMMY! Want me some! And the rest sound so lovely!

[rinifer.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm...sounds tasty. What is the class/assignment?

[belit-tsari.livejournal.com]

Well that made this Vegan's mouth water!

[nhyrvana.livejournal.com]

Deal.

(5 more days...!)

-em

[farawaypoints.livejournal.com]

I want to eat that! Except for the tofu. And I will take 300 pumpkin creme brulees plzkthx.

[farawaypoints.livejournal.com]

Also: Nutella frosting! You whore! Nutella is my Kryptonite!

[nykki.livejournal.com]

Yes it does, and I'd like the recipe for the Lentil, Garlic and Rosemary soup please.

[peapod888.livejournal.com]

YUM!!!

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

[redsonjasea.livejournal.com]

OMG. It all sounds divine. *tummy rumbling*

[ikarys.livejournal.com]

Pumpkin creme brulee sounds so good it should be a controlled substance. The only thing that doesen't jump out at me is the Thai Chicken salad, but this isn't to say that it isn't a great addition to the menu.

[pinktornado.livejournal.com]

Sounds delicious. I would love recipes for the pumpkin creme brulee and lemon marinated tofu. Please share!

[anam-chara.livejournal.com]

Same here - I would love if you happened to post it on the Geekcooks forum.

[patrashaaa.livejournal.com]

Everything sounds great- just one suggestion: Maybe the vegan dishes could have a (Ve)? I don't mean to nitpick, but as a vegan, I see a big difference between vegetarian foods and vegan foods.

[benchilada.livejournal.com]

DELICIOUS.

What are the sausages made of in your soup? How does it go with a beef broth AND tortellini?

Just curious.

[insertclevernes.livejournal.com]

Chef Brian says you should use these

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bitches.

--R

[greensilk.livejournal.com]

I remembered the other one.. Wasabi. It bushwacked me at Costco one day, it was in a ranch dressing I was trying... took me 15 minutesof sucking onmy puffer to breathe. I guess this is in part why I am no longer adventurous in food... I never know when its going to kill me.