Kitchen Kriminal December 17, 2010

Thank you Christina & Matt for hosting again this year!

Happy Holidays!

Gingerbread House by Tony


French Onion Soup
en Croute

Seared Crab Cake
Apple Slaw, Smoked Paprika, Caper Ailoi

Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel, Fontina Cheese & Arugula

Chili Roasted Prawns
Tomato Braised Peppers
Fried Almonds & Currents

Herb Roasted Salmon
Root Vegetable & Braised Short Rib Ragout

Apple Olive Oil Cake
Vanilla Gelato & Caramel Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal December 3, 2010

Happy Birthday Erik!
Thanks to Bill & Norman for hosting - We had a great time!!

Peasant Pie with Mixed Greens

Crab Cake
Pumpkin Puree & Roasted Squash

Seared Scallop
Broccoli Rabe & Craisins, Creamy Polenta

Spice Roasted Shrimp
Tomato Braised Pepper, Arugul, Fried Almonds & Currents

Roasted Salmon
Shortrib Root Vegetable Ragout, Potato Nage

Chocolate Ginger Cake
Caramel Sauce, Egg Nog Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal October 2, 2010

Thank you George and Carrie for Hosting. We had a great time!


End of Summer Tomato Soup
Tomato & Dill Crostini

Truffle & Crab Risotto
Olive Oil & Parmesan Broth

Peasant Pie

Fennel, Caramelized Onions, Frisée Salad -Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette

Chili Roasted Shrimp

Pine Nuts, Currents Soffritto, Braised Peppers

Braised Short Ribs

Butternut Squash & Wilted Baby Spinach

Apple Olive Oil Cake

Spiced Whipped Cream & Walnut Carmel Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal Sept. 17, 2010

Thanks to Yali & Aaron for Hosting! We had a great time.

Butternut Squash Soup

Pecans & Gala Apple

Peasant Fennel Pie
Orange & Mixed Greens Salad

Sauteed Shrimp Risotto
Pesto Sauce

Crisp Japanese Eggplant
Moroccan Tomato Sauce

Braised Short Ribs
Potato Fondant, Asparagus & Dill Ragout

Italian Strawberry Cake
Honey & Balsamic Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal July 24, 2010

Thank you Sharron for Hosting!
Congratulations to the newly engaged couples!

Baked Shrimp Ravioli
Brown Butter Sauce, Parsley & Walnuts

Savory Tart
Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Ricotta with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A “Simple” Meatball
Fried Caper & Fresh Shaved Parmesan

Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel & Mushrooms with Fennel Olive Oil Sauce

Basil Roasted Talapia with Crab
Truffle Potato Puree, Asparagus & Lemon Truffle Sauce

Strawberry Olive Oil Cake
Honey Whipped Ricotta, Strawberry Carmel

Kitchen Kriminal July10, 2010

Thank you Cary & Jon!

Dinner served Pool side

"Summer Corn Menu"

Corn & Potato Pancake
Smoked Salmon , Corn & Summer Pepper Relish

Summer Corn Chowder
Pan Seared Crab Cake

Seared Salmon
Corn & Arugula Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette

White Corn & Chive Risotto
Butter Poached Prawns

Corn Bread Pudding
Corn & Celery Hash with Bacon & Braised Pork Shoulder

Olive Oil and Cherry Cake
Chocolate Mousse

Kitchen Kriminal April 2, 2010

Thanks to Shannon for planning a great party!
Thanks to Bill & Norman for Hosting!
Happy Birthday Tom!

Cilantro & Curry Shrimp
Udon Noodles, Peanut Sauce with Asian Salad

Fennel Pie
Spring Mixed Greens, Orange & Fennel Vinaigrette

Basil Roasted Tilapia
Artichoke, Green Bean Salad with Tomato Water & Olives

Eggplant Parmesan
Stewed Tomato Sauce with Capers, Basil & Olive Oil

Garlic Roasted Tri Tip
Balsamic Red Onions, Roasted Garlic & Potato Puree, Asparagus Bacon Ragout

Chocolate Ginger Pot de Creme
Whipped Cream & Candied Mango