Comments on: a meal fit for a queen

By: Chef Dave

Chef Dave — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:01:24 +0000

I’ve done bacon-wrapped shrimp before for an event. While everything is improved wil grilling, I actually prefer to cook the shrimp first and then wrap them in pancetta along with a slice of tropical fruit (mango works nice.) The salty+sweet combo combines nicely with the delicate, almost nutty flavors in the pancetta.

I don’t work with curry too often (they don’t sit too well in my stomach), but it certainly has it’s place alongside lamb.

I prefer couscous over rice, for sure. I like how versatile it is; it can be made sweet or savory with equal eaze. Plus the fact that it is so easy to make (add hot water; let sit; fluff)!

Mousse cakes can be enjoyable as they are a nice light textured/heavy flavored finish to a meal.
One of my favorites was a Napoleon-style where there was three layers – chocolate, vanilla and starwberry – on a graham cracker crust. We served it with a triad of tuile cookies (almond, mint and lemon) and a compliment of (you guessed it) three sauces (creme anglaise, chocolate and strawberry coulis). It took a bit of effort to make, but was well worth the result…

By: paulawong

paulawong — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:38:36 +0000

Kim – good ideas! I’ll pass these along to Dave! :) And yes, I’d love the recipe for cardamom custard :)

By: Kim Jenevein

Kim Jenevein — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:03:46 +0000

I work with Amanda…
I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at the beautiful photographs. I have a couple ideas that might help.
Bacon wrapped shrimp (marinated overnight, wrapped and grilled)
Curry crusted leg of lamb with curry sauce
Coucous with toasted pine nuts and carmelized shallots
Chocolte Mousse Cake with whipped cream and raspberries
I also have nice recipe for Cardamom custard that might be nice.

By: LeAnn

LeAnn — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:42:16 +0000

Beautiful!! How lucky you are!

By: Shirley Madsen

Shirley Madsen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:47:55 +0000

Hmmm . . . this meal even looks tempting to a vegetarian.

By: Dave Madsen

Dave Madsen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:12:47 +0000

Okay, so if I bring my own plate, can I get a seat at the table? This was wonderful! The dinner seemed exquisite. The pictures were good – the one with the berries was excellent. I could even taste the creme brule!