Bending Reality Magazine August 2014 | Page 19

Summer is winding down and the children are thinking about going back to school, so what better time to do some simple gourmet dishes for the final family gatherings of the season? These sound more intimidating than they are. The recipes are found by Googling the dish. You may find several versions. Use the one that fits your region and budget.

1ST COURSE ~ Appetizer

Spicy blue fin tuna tartar with scallion and carrot on a wonton chip

2ND COURSE ~ Salad

Panzanella - Tuscan tomato and bread salad with blue lake green beans, torn basil and goat cheese

3RD COURSE ~ Soup

Puree of Mushroom Soup - Served with chanterelles brandy cream

4th Course ~ Fish Entrée

Open face lobster lasagna with squash blossoms and a pine nut coulis

5th Course ~ Meat Entrée

New York strip with pancetta and cheddar hash, zucchini florets

6th Course ~ Dessert

Summer berries with brown sugar and sour crème

Sweet Teas & Cafee

Enjoy the days of Indian Summer. Bon appetite!

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