505 inspired platter Recipes

sliced strawberry, rinsed, hulled, cantaloupe, sliced, honeydew melon, sliced, red seedless grapes, washed, stemmed, orange, sliced, rose water, orange blossom water, mint leaf (to garnish )

green onions, chopped (both white and green parts), onion, diced (i usually use vidalias), garlic cloves, minced, butter (4 tbsp), fresh mushrooms (i prefer tiny whole white mushrooms or baby bellas, but sliced mushrooms work equally well), wine (i typically use a red, but i think a not-too-sweet white would work as well), worcestershire sauce (i recommend lea and perrins, because i find other brands too sweet), beef broth (i use the paste variety of bouillon because it has a richer flavor than the cubes)

white onion, finely chopped, serrano chilies , including seeds, finely chopped (optional), coarse salt, ripe avocados (reserve 1 avocado pit), fresh lime juice, peeled pear, finely diced, halved seedless grapes, pomegranate seeds, pomegranate seeds

heads garlic, olive oil, for drizzling, fresh thyme, salt & freshly ground black pepper, goat cheese , round, ciabatta or 1 baguette, lettuce leaf, to serve, prosciutto, to serve (optional)

chinese vegetables, mushroom, french style green bean, garlic cloves, finely chopped, tomato juice, water, onion flakes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion, stalks celery, chopped, beef , boullion cubes, gelatin , softened in a bit of the water

ground turkey breast, dried black beans, soaked for at least 3 hrs and rinsed, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dried mild chile peppers, frozen corn kernels, diced tomatoes, merlot, water, turmeric, salt and pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, minced shallots, minced fresh italian parsley, grated lemon peel, frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed , cut lengthwise in half, uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12 oz), peeled, deveined , butterflied, very large sea scallops, cooked large alaska king crab legs , cut lengthwise in half, water, lemon wedges, fresh italian parsley sprigs, lemongrass and cilantro sauce, saffron mayonnaise, roasted grape tomato , orange, and basil relish

butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, beaten, quick oatmeal, cereal flake (grape nut flakes), flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt

flat-back styrofoam wreath, platter, lemon leaves , rose leaves or leaf lettuce, star cookie cutter, blueberries, strawberries, marshmallows, cream cheese, softened, marshmallow creme, milk

avocados (peeled, pitted & mashed ), unflavored gelatin (unflavored, powdered), cold water, yogurt (unflavored), tomato (peeled, seeded & finely chopped ), white onion (finely chopped ), garlic clove (crushed to a smooth puree), olive oil, lime juice (strained , may sub lemon juice), chili powder, salt, shrimp (sml-medium size, cooked in boiling water 3-5 min , shelled & deveined), salad greens (platter garnish), tomatoes (platter garnish), pitted ripe olives (platter garnish), lime , slices (or lemon, platter garnish)

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, canola oil, fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped, green onions with tops, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, brown sugar, allspice, salt and pepper to taste, canola oil

white tuna packed in water, drained, mayonnaise, wasabi paste , or to taste, minced fresh ginger root, minced green onion

roma tomato, chopped, fresh green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, cubed papaya, garlic, minced, fresh thai or serrano chile, finely minced, lemon, juiced, limes, juiced, fish sauce, white sugar, roasted peanuts, chopped, cilantro leaves, chopped

sourdough bread, cut thick, reduced-fat mayonnaise, basil , paste, stone ground mustard, swiss cheese, tomatoes, aged cheddar cheese, honey , to drizzle

raw cashews, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, sea salt, halved dried apricots, raisins

garlic, peeled, salt, lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes), orange juice (from 1 orange), olive oil, jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined , and butterflied, vegetable oil, salt and black pepper, limes, cut into small wedges

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

juicy, ripe , red tomatoes, sliced (a large platter for a crowd), feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olives, sliced (may use black, or green olives), fresh basil, snipped, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , optional