127 fresh platter with Recipes

lean bacon, chopped fine, onion, chopped, garlic minced, red bell pepper, finely diced, green bell pepper, finely diced, dried oregano, crumbled, olive oil, wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, middleneck clams, shucked (reserve bottom shells), rock salt for lining the pan and platter, salt and pepper to taste

chopped watercress leaves, logs soft , fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), at room temperature, kosher salt, sourdough or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, unsalted butter, at room temperature, toasted walnuts, finely chopped, watercress sprigs (to garnish platter)

bread , cut on the diagonal from a baguette, extra virgin olive oil, cream cheese, softened, chopped dill, very finely chopped red onion, fresh ground black pepper, pre-sliced smoked salmon, capers, fresh dill sprigs for garnish, lemon wedges to garnish platter

menu :hear ye! hear ye, you are cordially invited to a royal feast prepared especially for you in honor of the royal family and their honored guests, by royal decree it is so announced that the king , queen and the royal court request the honor of your presence at the royal table on this day, the twentieth of february, 2009., let it be know that the royal feast will be open for your enjoyment after the tableau. it is also degreed that only guest wearing the royal band will be allowed to feast at the royal table., royal menu includes, appetizers, kings ransom, a delightful array of assorted appetizers including : devilled eggs, sausage bourbon rolls, sausage stuffed mushrooms, relish tray, vegetable tray, assorted finger sandwiches, mini muffulettas, fried chicken salad on mini croissants, and hawaiian bourbon chicken sticks., louisiana swamp dip, a wonderful spinach and mushroom dip that is sure to bring a smile to everyone on the bayous of louisiana., bayou mock oyster dip, a delicious and creamy dip that is made with broccoli, cheese, and spices., buffalo chicken dip, a delightfully tangy chicken and cheese dip that taste like buffalo wings., pasta carnival, a bayou favorite! creamy pasta in a rich and delicious crawfish and shrimp sauce., pasta mardi gras, louisiana muffuletta pasta with ham, salami, cheese, and olive salad., desserts, queens platter, a delicious assortment of cake balls , cookies and the traditional king cake., silver platter, fresh fruit and an assortment of cheese and crackers.

vegetable oil, sliced shallots, fresh spinach , coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well, fennel seeds, unsalted butter, chopped fennel bulb plus fennel sprigs for garnish, oysters, shucked (procedure follows) and the bottom shells reserved, coarse salt for filling the pan and platter