Monday, August 24, 2015

P is for Papaya

 *WINNER*
Papaya on Fire

Shrimp, Papaya salsa, Papaya Margarita

Papaya wrapped in bacon with tropical papaya rice 

Papaya Sorbet

Papaya Shrimp Skewers

Papaya Smoothie


Saturday, August 22, 2015

O is for Olives

*Winner*
Olive and Seafood Punttanesca- includes kalamata, nicoise, and picholine olives, succulent scallops, shrimp, anchovies, and spiced up calamari. Lots of garlic, tomatoes, capers, and smashed up olives. Served on a bed of jumbo rotini.


Greek Salmon Souvlaki Gyros with Tzatziki


Absolutely amazing Olive Bread- black and green olives, Monterey Jack cheese

Tuna Caponata with two olive appeteasers. Olive Mufaletta and Grilled Baby Peppers stuffed with olive tapenade and goat cheese.
To drink: Original, authentic Wisconsin Bloody Mary


Watermelon, feta, and olive salad

Olive Oil Ice Cream served with Cape Cod ruffle chocolate soaked chip and olive dipped in homemade dark chocolate sauce.
To drink: Espresso

An olive medley served with pine nut hummus and salt and pepper pita chips. Fresh sausage and cheese stuffed green olives fried in Panko.


Fabulous Foccacia: homemade dough topped with an olive medley, freshley grated Parmesan cheese drizzled in olive oil and speckled with garlic pepper


Mediterranean Mac and Cheese filled with large black olives, sliced jalapenos, and various tart cheeses topped with crispy buttered panko crumbs

Monday, August 10, 2015

N is for Nectarines

*Winner*
Nectarine Burrata Crostini with a balsamic glaze


*Winner*
Nectarine, blue cheese, prosciutto, and walnut pizza
To drink: Shaken nectarine and farm fresh raspberry spritzer


*Winner*
Homemade nectarine sherbet with raspberry compote and a speical cookie accompaniment 



Nectarine Halves with Marscapone topped with sunflower seeds with farm fresh honey


Nectarine Baby Back Ribs with nectarine barbecue sauce served with nectarine-rosemary chutney. Skewered nectarines with honey and black pepper glaze. Grilled corn and black bean salad served in avocado shell.
To drink: Light nectarine spritzer


Juicy Grilled Nectarine topped with goat, walnuts, and agave drizzle on a bed of lemon massaged baby spinach, served alongside sirracha garlic bbq shrimp, fresh jersey corn, and freshly seasoned radishes


Nectarine Semifreddo- Light and fluffy, sliceable ice cream mousse, syrupy balsamic and tart raspberry coulis, with a small cluster of champagne grapes and mint.


Homemade Pizza with goat cheese, farm fresh nectarines, parmesan, and basil. Topped with a balsamic reduction


Nectarine Cupcakes with Homemade Sour Cream Frosting


Summer Salad complete with grilled pineapple, nectarine, and shrimp with a nectarine honey vinegarette. 
To drink: Nectarine Mule

Monday, August 3, 2015

M is for Mushrooms

*Winner*
Mushroom and Onion Crepe with a Poached Egg and Fresh Parsley
Similar recipe here: http://www.savorynothings.com/mushroom-crepes-with-poached-eggs/


Mushroom Melange: Shiitake and Cremini Mushrooms, Farm Fresh Eggs with warm Avocado and Carmelized Onions, served on lightly toasted Sour Dough Bread with a spread of hummus.


Twice Baked Portabella Whoopie: Filled with Parmesan mashed potatoes. Served along side a New York strip slathered with mushrooms and vidalia onions with a dollop of fresh sour cream and chives. 


Wild Mushroom Tartlet served on a Puffy, Flakey biscuit


The Tri-Fungal Effect: Grilled Porterhouse Steak with a Porcini Mushroom herb rub. Sides include Portabello Mushroom Cap stuffed with Mushroom Orzo Pilaf. Home-grown, grilled baby carrots, and spring onions. 
To Drink: Virgin Lime Sangria 


Sunny Side Grilled Portobello with Fresh Rosemary

L is for Lobster

*Winner*
Lobster Ceviche: served in a coconut with a lemon twist served with homemade salt and EVOO pita chips
Similar recipe found here: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/spiny-lobster-ceviche.html


Lobster Cobb Salad


Lobster Crostinis with cream cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and basil


Lobster Cape Cod Dinner Bake (Before)


Lobster Cape Cod Dinner (After)


Lobagna: Crispy pancetta, fresh ricotta, baby spinach, and lobster in a light white Parmesan sauce


Lobagna- served with oven roasted garlic pitas


Lobsteer Burger: Lobster and Filet Mignon on a bed of watercress, slathered in garlic butter, drizzled with mustard caviar. Served nestled in a warm, crusty baguette with a side of Rosemary Parmesan Frites.


Lobster Mashed Potatoes: Chili lobster herbed mashed potatoes


Lobster Mashed Potatoes: Served aside tender sirloin and zucchini

K is for Kiwi

*Winner*
Kiwi, Raspberry, Blueberry Pavlova


Kiwi, Garlic, Parsley Chimichurri topped on Flank Steak 


Chimichurri Steak and Mango, Kiwi, Tomato Quinoa Salad


Grilled Swordfish topped with Kiwi Watermelon Salsa


 Kiwi Cheesecake topped with Whipped Cream

 Watermelon, Kiwi, Feta Cube served with Fresh Mint and Balsamic Vinegar


Multi-Colored Kiwi, Raspberry and Yogurt Granola Parfait

J is for Jalapeno

*Winner*
Jalapeno infused Blackberry Pork


Jalapeno Watermelon Martini


 Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita


 Mango Jalapeno Chicken

 Shrimp Jalapeno Angel Hair



 Watermelon, Jalapeno, Feta Salad

 Jalapeno Cilantro Martini

 Jalapeno Pork Tenderloin


Jalapeno Green Lightning Shrimp