Chef Kate's Corner: NYD

first off, there are many "traditional" items recognized all over the world for "what to eat for a happy and healthy new year". in my family the traditional fare usually constists of black eyed peas, bacon/ham/pork, and fish. you are supposed to eat nothing that moves "backwards" like chicken. so i took my traditions and turned them into something i could share with MPC...yum, yum, yum :)

New Year's Day Breakfast:

Harry & David's dark chocolate peppermint coffee with eggnog

gluten free pancackes with walnuts (MPC's also had shaved dark chocolote pieces in them)

topped with fresh blueberries

and an eggnog mascarpone sauce

scrambled eggwhites

and bacon
sorry this was taken with my camera phone -
my batteries died on the good one
:(

New Year's Day Dinner:

appetizer:

procutto wrapped shrimp topped with aged, white cheddar

Novella Muscat Canelli

main course:

wild caught salmon sauteed in a zesty spice mixture and olive oil

dirty rice with corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and black eyed peas

and sauteed asparagus with salted pork to flavor

Chef Kate's Corner: CD

i know this is a tad bit late, but who cares - it was too yummy to not share. i did, however, forget to take pics - but i will try to remember for the New Year's feast so you can enjoy it too :) stay tuned for that one, but for now...enjoy :)

Christmas 08 breakfast menu:
dark chocolate coffee from Harry and David's
gingerbread and chocolate chip pancakes (the mix was from Harry and David's too - MPC had been begging for it for a month, so i finally gave in to the premade mix!)
with a homemade mascarpone eggnog sauce
topped with crushed candied pecans
scrambled egg whites with sharp cheddar cheese
organic peppered bacon
and freshly sliced gala apples

Christmas 08 dinner menu:
appetizer:

organic peppered bacon wrapped dates

red wine that i cannot remember the name of...oops!

main course:
cornish game hens oven baked with various spices
topped with a mandarin pumpkin marmalade glaze
fresh green beans cooked with bacon and spices
and homemade cream cheese, caesar mashed potatoes with chives


ooooh, i can't wait for New Year's day. i went shopping today and found tons of fresh ingredients. looking forward to putting on my chef's hat again :) its always nice to ring in the new year with good food - my specialty!