Check out the menu for the St. Vincent Hospital's Gala. Lucky for me, they just happen to be my husband's employer and we just happen to be free on the date of the big shin-dig. So, here goes:
Wild Mushroom Bisque en Croute with Boursin Cheese Dumplings Duet of Petite Filet Mignon Served with a Merlot Demi-Glace & Lump Crab Cakes Served with Cucumber Relish and Lemon Butter Sauce. Accompanied by Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Baby Carrots & Roasted Butternut Squash. Chocolate Truffle Torte.
Just what is a "Merlot Demi-Glace" you ask. Well, "demi-glace" means "half frozen" in French. And, a demi-glace a sauce is made from some stock (or wine such as Merlot) and espagnole, which is a dark brown roux that is commonly made ahead and frozen for later use. So, half stock and have frozen stuff. I guess the wild mushroom soup will be in a "crust" and the dumplings will be made with Boursin cheese and there will be two pieces of meat. All the other items should be self explanatory. Bottom line...finger lickin' good. Although, I will not be licking my fingers or my plate or anything else at such a formal affair. No, I will be wearing my black dress with my napkin in my lap. Can't wait to dance with you, honey!
3 comments:
It could be McDonald's as long as you are there, babe. But, I am glad it isn't.
actually, i make this menu almost every single night while both of my children play quietly by themselves, ask to go to the bathroom, and my hubby comes home to a clean house so he can sit down and have some down-time.
sounds yummy! you go girl!
Kim H
I am so jealous! No work Christmas party for us this year... But that's ok - I don't really have any fond memory of last year's! Bring me home a doggy bag :)
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