Kitchen Kriminal Dinner May 11th 2013

Thanks Carolyn & Shawn for Hosting Kitchen Kriminal!

 Provençal Tortellini

Roasted Tomato & Garlic Sauce with Baby Arugula

 Seared Scallop
Roasted Beet & Baby Spinach Salad with Beet Gastrique 

 Shrimp Tempura
Cucumber & Radish Salad, Kimchi Sauce 

Oxtail & Risotto Arancini
Five Spice Tomato Sauce, Sesame Roasted Scallion

 Red Curry Braised Short Ribs
Waldorf Salad, Candied Walnuts, Fondant Potatoes 

Blueberry & Chocolate"Buckle"
Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal April 27th 2013

Thank you Meredith for hosting Kitchen Kriminal at beautiful Crocker House!

 Roasted Mushrooms
Ginger Flan, Mushroom & Ginger Nage

 Chili Roasted Prawn
Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Cumin Brown Butter

 Baked Cannelloni
Pecan Crema with Truffle Almond Bechamel

 Cardamom Crusted Salmon
Braised Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes & Saffron Relish

 Roasted Beef Short Rib
Roasted Asparagus tossed with Roasted Garlic Purée
Blue Cheese Polenta "Toast"

Strawberry Milk Chocolate Buckle
Balsamic and Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 21st 2012

Thanks for Hosting your 4th Annual Christmas Kitchen Kriminal Dinner!

We had a wonderful time, as always!

 

 Curry Eggplant
Saffron Tomato Relish, Pea Sprouts, Miso Sauce

 Crab Cake
Butternut Coconut Nage, Endive & Watercress Salad

 Calamari & Chorizo
Rocchetti Pasta, Romanesco, Tomato Sauce

 Roasted Prawns
Bacon Vinaigrette, Mushrooms & Celery Root Ragout

 Beef Two Ways
Five Spice Braised Beef Cheeks, Seared Coulotte
Ginger Scallion Sauce

Bread Pudding
Candied Fruit, Caramel Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 8th, 2012

Thank you for hosting Bill & Norman!

Happy Holidays!

 Curry Eggplant
Israeli Couscous, Cherry Tomato Salad, Saffron Vinaigrette

 Lemon Coriander Shrimp
Mushroom & Pea Sprout Ragout, Mushroom Bisque

 Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel, Baby Romaine Salad

 Baked Ravioli
Tuscan Kale, Ham, Ricotta & Pesto Cream Sauce

 Five Spice Short ribs
Baby Bok Choy, Rice Cake with Scallion Ginger Sauce

Apple Tart
Apple Caramel Sauce & Eggnog Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner October 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Shawn!

Crisp Curry Eggplant
Late Cherry Tomatoes, Saffron Vinaigrette, Miso Beurre Blanc

Zucchini & Brie Tart
Sundried Tomato & Olive Vinaigrette

Baked Ravioli
Tuscan Kale, Copa, Ricotta Filling & Brown Butter

Seared Salmon
Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Garlic Nage, Garlic Chips

Roasted Tri Tip
Creamed Leeks & Fennel, Thyme Roasted Potatoes

Apple Tart
Apple Caramel Sauce & Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal Lunch

Thanks Jeannie for hosting August 23rd lunch

 Crispy Shrimp Bao
Green Onion & Ginger Spread

Sesame & Tarragon Crusted Salmon
Roasted Mushroom Ragout, Soy Mushroom Broth, Curry Braised Leeks

 Maple & Star Anise Glazed Pork
Corn & Bacon Relish with Roasted Edamame, Crisp Bacon,  Lime & Corn Sauce

Roasted Berry Sour Cream Cake
Roasted Berry Sauce, Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 16, 2011

Happy Holiday's!
Thanks to Christina & Matt for hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Kitchen Kriminal Dinner!

Shrimp Tart
Wilted Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Brie Cheese, Saffron Relish

Baked Ravioli
Walnut Crema, Candied Walnuts, Rosemary Brown Butter, Balsamic Reduction

Bacon Braised Chicken
Stewed Red Pepper & Tomatoes, Scallions, Chives & Parsley

Aromatic Short Rib Pie

Arugula & Zante Current Salad

Spice Roasted Tri Tip
Ham Braised Carrots & Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Sauce

Chocolate Cake
Toasted Italian Meringue, Chocolate Ganache

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 9, 2011

Happy Birthday Carri!

Thanks for hosting, we had a great time.

Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel, Fontina Cheese, Aurugla Salad, Saffron Vinaigrette

Seared Crab Cake
Spiced Peppers with Basil Aoli

Parsley Crusted Salmon
Polenta, Mushroom Ragout with Roasted Garlic Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Aromatic Tomato & Dried Fruit Sauce with Fried Capers

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Carrots poached in Carrot Juice,
Scalloped Potatoes, Truffle Sauce

Chocolate Brownie with Toasted Meringue
Nut Carmel Sauce