By Derelict Daisy
Submitted by Derelict Daisy
Date: 2001 Dec 09
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My Dinner With Misti

(Sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things" meets Iambic Pentameter)


Salmon Tartare with Crisp Oysters, Ossetra Caviar and Mascarpone Cream
Barbecued Duck Burrito with Fiery Corn Cakes, Mango Fiesta Salad and Charred Avocado
Coriander-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Gingered Sticky Rice, Garlic Onions, and Pineapple Soy Sauce
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Chanterelle Mushroom Crepe, Horseradish Parsnip Puree, and Caramelized Apples
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Bloody Mary Gazpacho, Avocado Mousse and Crisp Plantains
Driskill House Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom and Arugula Salad with Fried Green Tomatoes and Creamy Goat Cheese Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach Caesar Salad with Sherry Mushrooms and Gruyere Garlic Crostinis
Roasted Pear and Watercress Salad with Roquefort Blue
Cheese and Spiced Walnuts
Pan Seared Red Snapper with Sweet Corn Puree, Green Bean Salad and Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Chilean Sea Bass and Crab Spring Roll over Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Crushed Peanuts and Orange Wasabi Broth
Herb and Garlic Broiled Lobster Tail with Mushroom Lobster Polenta, Asparagus Tips and Truffled Cognac Butter
Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb with "Cordon Bleu" Potatoes and Port Wine-Pepper Reduction
Achiote Glazed Breast of Chicken over Verde Comino Rice with Wild Boar Nachos and Avocado Corn Sauce
Farmers Market Inspired Vegetarian Selection
Prime Cattle Baron Cuts served with Caramelized Onions, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Pan Gravy: 12 oz Ribeye, 8 oz. Tenderloin, 8 oz Sirloin

Classic Caesar Salad with Romaine Lettuce and Sun Dried Tomato-Olive Crositinis
Baby Spinach and Frissee Salad with Hearts of Palm, Roasted Pears, and Sherry Vinaigrette
Grilled Black Angus Flank Steak Marechal with Parmesan Steak Fries and Green Peppercorn Mushroom Sauce
Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops and Smoked Shrimp Enchilada with Tortilla Rice and Jalapeno Corn Sauce
Farfalle Pasta with Poached Lobster, Artichoke Hearts, and Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce...


Crème Brulee, dear?

(if only we'd gone down the Brazos as I'd planned...the Colorado smells like a dirty sock)