We've started a tradition of over-the-top Homecoming Dance dinners served at our house for our daughter and her friends. Last year's theme was "Looks like a kid's menu". You can read about it here.
The highlight of this year's menu was over ten pounds of fresh tuna, caught by Nora's friends Amanda and Lauren during their recent vacation to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Their father Chris, who has business connections to Brazil, also suggested serving Picanha, Brazilian style skewered steaks. For this surf and turf entree, we'd carve the steaks off the skewers tableside.
Lori, mom to Nora's boyfriend Jack, offered to make Key Lime Pies. They were out of this world, and looked better than any KLP I've ever seen. A twist of lime was expected, but the grated lime zest sprinkled atop was perfect, and she resisted the temptation to overdo a good thing. It was gorgeous and delicious.
Nora asked for Caesar salad. Well, OK. But the menu was now kind of all over the map, so to speak. So I just kept spreading it further over the map, and here's what we ended up with:
A Taste From Every – No, Make That Almost Every – Continent**
Australia
Africa / Middle East
North America
Australia
Strawberry-Kiwi Sangria (non-alcoholic)
Europe / France
Roasted Corn, Bacon and Cheddar Gougeres
Africa / Middle East
Mini Kefta Kebab Wraps
North America
Chicken Pancetta Caesar Salad
Homemade Rustic Bread
Asia
Fennel Coriander Grilled Tuna
Sesame Aioli
Wasabi Mayonnaise
Sesame Aioli
Wasabi Mayonnaise
Long Beans with Sichuanese Ya Cai
South America
Grilled Brazilian Picanha Steak
Roasted Sweet Potato Disks
Chimichurri Rojo
Roasted Sweet Potato Disks
Chimichurri Rojo
North America
Key Lime Pie
Lori's Awesome Brownies
** Penguin Pops and Krill Burgers were a serious consideration, but ruled out based on international law.
Much like last year, once the quests arrive there's little time for taking pictures. I snapped a couple, mostly of ingredients in process, not finished dishes. As I get more pictures from the other families, I'll add to the small collection below.
Much like last year, once the quests arrive there's little time for taking pictures. I snapped a couple, mostly of ingredients in process, not finished dishes. As I get more pictures from the other families, I'll add to the small collection below.
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| Kefta Kabobs Grilled then broken into toasted flatbread with mesclun and yogurt |
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| Roasted Pancetta and Chicken Legs over Homemade Croutons Drippings from chicken season the croutons Chicken was shredded, then added to Caesar Salad with the croutons and shaved Parmesan |
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| Long beans starting to dry-fry Sichuanese Ya Cai, Xiao Xing Rice Wine and Soy Beans served under Coriander-Fennel Grilled Tuna |
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| Entree prep team (parents) in the kitchen |
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| Entrees ready for service |
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| Mr. G carving Picanha tableside |
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