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petermarcus ([personal profile] petermarcus) wrote2008-12-31 10:30 pm

Christmas in Pictures

Finally posted Christmas Eve dinner. Details here: http://fotocuisine.com/2008/12/31/christmas-eve-2008/

Theme, picked by the guests: Coffee.

Amuse
Mini Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffin, prosciutto, poached quail egg, hollandaise


First
Coffee Infused Mushroom Soup
Mushroom variety in vegetable stock, coffee, cream, bacon garnish


Second
Glazed King Clip
Coffee, honey, New Mexico red chile glazed fish. Served with coffee slaw and grilled pineapple slice.


Main
Coffee Braised Buffalo Tortelloni
Braised buffalo short ribs with a coffee cream sauce. Tortelloni filled with braised buffalo, roasted garlic, and parmesan reggiano.


Dessert
Mocha Mallow Mousse
Coffee, marshmallow, Oreo cookies, chocolate, whipped cream.

[identity profile] ohmyhead.livejournal.com 2009-01-01 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never had a cup of coffee in my entire LIFE. :D

[identity profile] petermarcus.livejournal.com 2009-01-01 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? Even in the Army? I thought the Army ran on (bad) coffee.

[identity profile] ohmyhead.livejournal.com 2009-01-01 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
It does. But I'm a rebel!