355 platter trio Recipes

white and/or pink pearl onions, shelled fresh (about 2 lb. in shell) or frozen peas, sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed, chinese pea pods, ends and strings removed, butter or margarine, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, salt and pepper

bittersweet chocolate, chopped, butter, cubed, egg yolks, beaten, rum, instant coffee granules, raisins, cognac or brandy, orange liqueur, grated orange peel, baking cocoa, grated chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, chopped, shortening

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)

sour cream, pink peppercorns*, crushed, coarsely chopped fresh chives (wash and dry before chopping), extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens), rinsed and dried, peppered smoked mackerel **, cut into twelve 2-inch pieces, sliced smoked salmon, lemon wedges, smoked trout mousse, anchovy toasts

ears yellow corn, vegetable oil cooking spray, salt, butter, softened, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, sweet chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, butter, softened, sun-dried tomatoes (about 6 large), softened in boiling water and chopped, italian parsley, finely chopped, fresh basil, finely chopped, butter, softened, garlic, chopped, truffle oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

sugar, water, fresh lime juice (about 6 limes), grated zest of 3 limes, sugar, water, chopped seedless watermelon (about 3 lb whole fruit), rind removed, juice of 1 lime, sugar, water, pineapple, peeled, cored, chopped (about 3 cups)

leeks, head cabbage, chopped into approx 1/2 inch squares, sliced mushrooms (i like crimini), olive oil, butter, salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, low sodium chicken broth (i prefer it with the chicken) or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (i prefer it with the chicken), dry sherry (optional)

unsalted butter, brioche bread, crusts removed, cut into 12 to 16 cubes, set out to air dry for 1 hour, toothpicks or small skewers, thick slice (about 8 oz) duck liver mousse or pate, cut into 12 to 16 small cubes, blackberries, raspberries, unsalted butter, sized onion, diced, fuji apples, peeled, cored and diced, ripe mangoes, peeled and flesh diced, asian pear, peeled, cored and diced, orange, juiced, orange blossom honey, habanero pepper, halved and seeded, fresh mint, leaves roughly chopped, skin-on duck breast, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, toothpicks or small skewers, egg whites, powdered sugar, toothpicks, fresh raspberries or blackberries

white tequila, cointreau, ginger syrup , recipe follows, fresh lime juice, ice cubes, coarse salt , optional, lime wedge, optional, pickled ginger, for garnish, white tequila, cointreau, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, ice cubes, coarse salt , optional, lime wedge, optional, sliced grapefruit, for garnish, white tequila, cointreau, orange juice, tamarind syrup , recipe follows, fresh lime juice, ice cubes, coarse salt , optional, lime wedge, optional, wide strip orange zest, for garnish, pomegranate seeds, for garnish, granulated sugar, fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, granulated sugar, tamarind paste

russet potatoes, butter softened, horseradish, chopped garlic, salt

chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, water, english peas, shelled and pods reserved, scallions, whites thinly sliced and greens coarsely chopped, thick slice fresh ginger, salt, sugar snap peas , cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces (1 cup), snow peas , cut into matchsticks (1 cup), soft tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup), cilantro leaves, rice wine vinegar, freshly ground pepper

olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray, olive oil, fresh crimini mushrooms, stemmed, portobello mushrooms, stemmed, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, garlic, minced, dry white wine, chopped fresh thyme, salt, pepper

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

shallots, finely chopped, unsalted butter, curry powder, ground cumin, chicken broth, sugar snap peas, trimmed, snow peas, trimmed, frozen green peas (5 oz), thawed