PRIVATE EVENT – ITALIAN DINNER PARTY
Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United StatesTHIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT
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- Tandoori-Style Chicken (marinated in yogurt and spices, finished on the grill)
- Lamb Curry (authentically made with real curry leaves)
- Palaak (Sag) Paneer (creamy spinach with fresh paneer cheese)
- Lemon Rice (refreshing Basmati rice)
- Mango Lassi (a cooling mango drink made with yogurt)
- Spicy Black Bean Soup (blended with coconut milk and topped with jumbo lump crab meat)
- Kickin' Jamaican Jerk Chicken (smoked on the grill)
- Fried Sweet Plantains (with Caribbean rum fruit salsa)
- Authentic Rum Cake (The Cayman’s biggest export - sweet yellow cake drenched with RUM!)
- Tuscan creamy Cannellini Bean and Leek Soup (with crusty Italian loaf bread)
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina / Florentine Steak (a gigantic 4-inch thick T-bone steak grilled on a wood fire and finished with a rosemary pesto rub served with herb roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus with compound butter)
- Italian Cream Cake
- Apple Cider Salad
- Braised Short Ribs (with caramelized onions)
- Creamy Grits (with Sharp cheddar cheese)
- Chardonnay Glazed Carrots
- Banana's Foster Bread Pudding (with vanilla cream sauce)
- Real Ceasar Salad (with a creamy Caesar dressing, crispy romaine lettuce, freshly grated parmesan, and homemade croutons)
- New York Strip! (This cut includes part of the tenderloin, which makes it oh so tender. We will be serving this Florentine style, with a basil and rosemary pesto sauce.)
- Roasted Potatoes (with sea salt and oregano)
- Pan Tossed Haricot Verts (with cherry tomatoes and garlic)
- New York Style Cheesecake (unbelievably rich!)
- Southern-Fried Chicken(the crunchiest and tastiest! Ride that spicy chicken!!!)
- The Best Tomato and Cheese Macaroni Ever(it IS the cheesiest)
- Creole Tomatoes and Okra
- Jalapeno Cornbread
- Peach Cobbler (bacon and butter on everything - if you want!)
- Fresh Guacamole (and chips to snack on)
- Spare Ribs (with a sticky sweet chile glaze)
- Beer Braised Brisket Sandwiches (on Hawaiian bread)
- Twice Fried French Fries
- Rich Chocolate Brownies (with ice cream)
- Eggs Benedict (learn the art of perfect poached eggs and how to make a quick hollandaise that is out of this world!)
- Baked Gruyere Cheese Grits (grits are a Southern thing, but these grits will appeal to anyone, guaranteed!)
- Brunch Pizza (smoked salmon and European style scrambled eggs smothered on a fresh pizza crust for the tastiest brunch pizza!)
- Creme Brulee French Toast (wonderfully soaked brioche or Challah bread with a delicious caramel sauce)
- The Caterpillar Roll (avocado, cucumber, and barbecued salmon inside, topped with tempura flakes)
- Dynamite Roll (warm roll with cream cheese crab avocado and cucumber and topped with green onions and masago)
- Spicy Tuna Roll (classic raw tuna with a spicy sauce and finished with green onions and crunch)
- Salmon Nigiri (shaped sushi rice topped with gorgeous salmon pieces)
- Learn how to make sushi rice and where to buy the freshest ingredients for sushi making
You will learn:
- About what knives to buy that are right for you (here's a hint, you won't need that big knife block on the kitchen counter!)
- How to hold your knife properly
- How to maintain and care for your knives
- How to dice chop onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs with rapid speed! (hopefully)
- How to become a ninja warrior! (maybe)
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- Sushi Rice, Spicy Mayo, and Crunchy Bits
- California Rolls (crab, avocado and cucumber)
- Spicy Tuna Rolls (big red-eye tuna with a spicy sauce)
- Philadelphia Rolls (Philly cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber)
- Our Surf & Turf Roll (Salmon roll and more topped with Blackened Steak)
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- Carrot, Chilies, and Cheese Fusion Soup (a fusion of carrots, fresh chilies, and cheese pureed into a savory soup)
- Pan Seared Steak (with balsamic reduction)
- Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes
- Bananas Foster
- Poached Chicken Breast with Cannellini Beans, Leeks, Cream and Oregano
- Irish Beef Stew
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Marinated Pork with Apricot Sauce
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- Tandoori-Style Chicken (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and finished on the grill)
- Lamb Curry (made with real curry leaves for the most authentic flavor)
- Palaak (Sag) Paneer (creamy spinach with fresh Paneer cheese)
- Lemon Rice (a refreshing Basmati rice)
- Mango Lassi (a cooling mango drink that's made with yogurt)
* For vegetarians, substitutions can be easily made for these dishes using tofu, potatoes, carrots, etc.
- Simple Focaccia
- Neapolitan style Pizza Margherita
- Cinnamon Rolls (the most delicious, with cream cheese frosting)
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup (and crusty bread)
- Roasted Pork Loin(with apricot glaze)
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi (with brown butter and sage)
- Classic Italian Tiramisu (sponge cake ladyfingers, drenched with amaretto and espresso, and smothered with a smooth mascarpone cream)
Learn how to pipe the macarons, the best conditions for baking, the do's and don'ts, tip and tricks, and creative ways to create hundreds of macarons at home!
- Basic Macaron Shells (and variations)
- A Variety of Fillings (including chocolate ganache, and buttercreams!)
- Chocolate Ganache
- Spicy Black Bean Soup (blended with coconut milk and topped with jumbo lump crab meat)
- Kickin' Jamaican Jerk Chicken (smoked on the grill)
- Fried Sweet Plantains (with Caribbean rum and fruit salsa)
- Authentic Rum Cake (The Cayman's biggest export)
- Sweet yellow cake drenched with RUM!
- Red Velvet Cupcakes (red velvet cupcake with mint frosting)
- Vanilla Cupcakes (classic golden vanilla cupcake with any frosting you'd like)
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes (yummy pumpkin spice cupcake with cream cheese frosting and salted caramel drizzle)
- Vanilla Cream Cheese (classic golden vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting)
This class is open for ages 6+. Ages 6 - 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Mini Shrimp Po-Boys (on crusty French bread, served with a quick remoulade)
- Blackened Salmon
- Spicy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya (a spicy cousin to the paella of Spain)
- Southern Style Pralines
In This Class, You Will Learn:
- Cut-In Method
- Fruit Pie Fillings
- Custard Fillings
- Pre-Cooked Shells
Menu:
- 3-2-1 Pie Dough
- Cherry Pie
- Graham Crust
- Key Lime Pie
- 1-2-3 Cookie
- Pastry Cream
- Fruit Tart
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
This menu includes:
- 321 Pie Dough
- Cherry Pie
- Graham Crust
- Key Lime Pie
- 123 Cookie
- Pastry Cream
- Fruit Tart
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This week we will be taking our participants around the world and showcasing different cuisines and cultures. Each day your child will embark upon a new country and learn the skills to build the native cuisine:
Day 1: Lunch in Greece
Day 2: Lunch in Italy
Day 3: Lunch in London
Day 4: Lunch in the Southwest
Day 5: Lunch in Thailand
Menu:
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup
- Roasted Pork Loin
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Classic Italian Tiramisu
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Menu:
- Charcuterie and Cheese Plate
- Tuscan Style Kale Salad (with parmesan cheese croutons)
- Whole Roasted Chicken (organic)
- Roasted Cauliflower (with garlic puree)
- Chardonnay Glazed Baby Carrots
- Yellow Butter Cake (with layers of salted caramel mousse chocolate)
Our cookie lineup includes:
- 123 Cookie Dough: A versatile dough that's perfect for beginners.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: A classic favorite that no child can resist.
- Pande Polvo & Madeleines: Explore the art of making these traditional cookies, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
Menu:
- Tortilla Espanola
- Paella Mixta
- Handmade Fruit Empanadas
Menu:
- Cheese Plate assorted cheses from the Houston Dairymaids to complement the wines
- Brownies (dark, milk, and white chocolate)
- Simple Tomato Basil Soup to help fill you up and soak up some of the wine
- Learn all about the Noble Grapes (riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and syrah/shiraz)
Menu:
- Basic Macaron Shells (and variations)
- A Variety of Fillings (including chocolate ganache, and buttercreams!)
- Chocolate Ganache (Learn how to pipe the macarons, the best conditions for baking, the do's and don'ts, tip and tricks, and creative ways to create hundreds of macarons at home!)
'*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Leek and Potato soup
- Chicken Wellington
- warm Berry Crumble (served hot, accompanied by cool Vanilla ice cream)
This week our participants will encounter the basics of baking and learn about baking in different parts of the world. Our participants will cover the following:
Day 1: Baking 101
Day 2: Gluten-Free Baking
Day 3: Pizzas, Bread, & Cinnamon Rolls
Day 4: Passport Baking
Day 5: French Macarons
Menu:
- About what knives to buy that are right for you (here's a hint, you won't need that big knife block on the kitchen counter!)
- How to hold your knife properly
- How to maintain and care for your knives
- How to dice chop onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs with rapid speed! (hopefully)
- How to become a ninja warrior! (maybe)
In this class you will learn to cut:
- A Whole Chicken (learn to cut breast meat, drumsticks, thighs, keeping the much sought after "oyster", and saving the bones to make wonderful stock for your soups and sauces)
- A Whole Fish (learn how to cut the skin off cleanly, and how to cut filets on a snapper or other round fish, saving the precious fish bones to make a flavorful soup and fish stock);
Menu:
- Poached Chicken Breast with Cannellini Beans
- Leeks, Cream and Oregano
- Irish Beef Stew
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Marinated Pork with Apricot Sauce
Menu:
- Sushi Rice, Spicy Mayo, and Crunchy Bits
- California Rolls
- Spicy Tuna Rolls
- Philadelphia Rolls
- Our Surf Turf Roll
Menu:
- Creamy European-Style Scrambled Eggs
- Poached Eggs: The Modern Way
- Hard Cooked (Boiled) Eggs
- French Omelettes (made in less than 1 minute)
- Frittata (aka Tortilla Espanola)
- Ham and Egg Quiche
Menu:
- Classic Wedge Salad
- Cheesy potatoes au gratin
- Oscar Style Filet Mignon (with Crab and Chipotle hollandaise)
- Our Famous Banana's Foster
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Menu:
- Lamb Chops(herb-crusted)
- Leg of Lamb
- Stewed Lamb
- Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs (with yogurt garlic sauce)
Menu:
- Oscar-Style Asparagus
- Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
- Sweet Pea, Lemon, and Mint Risotto
- Chocolate Pot du Creme
Menu:
- Creamy European-Style Scrambled Eggs
- Poached Eggs - The Modern Way
- Hard Cooked (Boiled) Eggs
- French Omelettes (made in less than 1 minute)
- Frittata (aka Tortilla Espanola)
- Ham and Egg Quiche
Menu:
- Tuscan Creamy Cannellini Bean and Leek Soup (served with crusty Italian bread)
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina / Florentine Steak (a 4-inch thick T-bone steak grilled to perfection, served with herb-roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus with compound butter)
- Italian Cream Cake (a decadent finish to your meal)
Menu:
- 8 - 10 pre-baked cookies
- Large Ghost -1, Small Ghost -1, Witch Hat - 2, Head Stone -1, Cauldron -1, Candy Corn -1, Pumpkin -2, Round Pumpkin -1