Menu for 12 January 2010

The Table d'hôte menu we are selling on the 12th of January 2010 (SPANISH THEME)

Starter 1-GAZPACHO

Gazpacho is a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup, originating in the southern region of Andalusia. Gazpacho is widely consumed throughout Spain, neighboring Portugal (where it is known as gaspacho) and parts of Latin America. Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, due to its refreshing qualities.

Starter 2-SPANISH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

This salad is not only eye-catching, but is great-tasting. With the lollo rosso lettuce(red), Butterhead lettuce(green) and the yellow and green avocado, shrimps(pink),pink radish,cheddar cheese and also avocado(dull yellowish green)

Main Course 1-CATALAN BEEF STEW

This recipe for Catalan Beef Stew or "Estofado de Rez a la Catalana" is easy and has a unique flavor, due to a surprise ingredient - chocolate! While the stew simmers, prepare a pot of white rice to accompany it.

Main Course 2-SEAFOOD PAELLA

Paella is a typical Spanish recipe and is traditionally cooked in a "paellera" - a round flat pan with two handles - which is then put on the table. It is normally made using shellfish but can also be made with chicken or rabbit. In many Spanish villages, especially in coastal areas, they use a giant paellera to cook a paella on festival days which is big enough to feed everybody.

DESSERT 1-CUSTARD AND ALMOND TART

It is a short crust pastry bake with fillings of custard and almond which is also originate from spain.

Dessert 2-LIGHT-AS-AIR SPANISH FRITTERS


As the name implies, these "bunuelos" are light and fluffy, and melt in your mouth. They are perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert and are a typical Spanish dessert. They are lightly fried, and dusted with powdered sugar and/or filled with pastry cream, egg custard or marmalade.

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