Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 16, 2011

Happy Holiday's!
Thanks to Christina & Matt for hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Kitchen Kriminal Dinner!

Shrimp Tart
Wilted Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Brie Cheese, Saffron Relish

Baked Ravioli
Walnut Crema, Candied Walnuts, Rosemary Brown Butter, Balsamic Reduction

Bacon Braised Chicken
Stewed Red Pepper & Tomatoes, Scallions, Chives & Parsley

Aromatic Short Rib Pie

Arugula & Zante Current Salad

Spice Roasted Tri Tip
Ham Braised Carrots & Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Sauce

Chocolate Cake
Toasted Italian Meringue, Chocolate Ganache

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner December 9, 2011

Happy Birthday Carri!

Thanks for hosting, we had a great time.

Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel, Fontina Cheese, Aurugla Salad, Saffron Vinaigrette

Seared Crab Cake
Spiced Peppers with Basil Aoli

Parsley Crusted Salmon
Polenta, Mushroom Ragout with Roasted Garlic Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Aromatic Tomato & Dried Fruit Sauce with Fried Capers

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Carrots poached in Carrot Juice,
Scalloped Potatoes, Truffle Sauce

Chocolate Brownie with Toasted Meringue
Nut Carmel Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner November 19, 2011

Congratulations on your Retirement Pam!

Thanks to Mark and Elizabeth for Hosting

Scallion Crusted Salmon
Israeli Couscous "Risotto", Asparagus,
Saffron Red Onion Vinaigrette

Seared Crab Cake
Walnut Crema, Braised "Dino" Kale, Sweet Peppers

Smoked Paprika Prawns
Sautéed Gnocchi, Roasted Mushroom, Aromatic Mushroom Broth

Short Rib Pie
Arugula & Toasted Almonds, Red Wine Mustard Vinaigrette

Rosemary & Garlic Rubbed Tri Tip
Potatoes Boulangere, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Truffle Nage

Spiced White Chocolate Chip Brownie
Meringue & White Chocolate Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal Dinner 11.12.11

Thanks Yali & Aaron for hosting!

Seared Salmon
Asparagus & Sauce Soubise, Walnut Olive Oil Sauce

Eggplant Crisp
Piperade of Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella

Shrimp Tart
Creamed Radicchio, Brie Cheese & Roasted Shrimp

Seared Crab Cake
Mushroom & Celery Root Ragout with Mushroom Nage

Aromatic Short Ribs
Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprout & Bacon Ragout

Blueberry Crumb Cake
Pecan & Caramel Sauce with Nutmeg Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal June 5th, 2011

Thanks to Tammy for hosting and Happy Birthday to Elizabeth!

Herb Flat Bread
Brie Cheese, Prosciutto, Baby Mache, Mustard Vinaigrette

Crab Cake
Carrot, Radish, Romaine Slaw with Smoked Paprika Aioli

Sautéed Gnocchi
Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Sauce with Stewed Shrimp

Almond Crusted Salmon
Risotto Cake, Green Beans and Raisins, Balsamic Reduction

Pulled Pork
Corn Crouton, Bacon and Corn Ragout, Parsley Sauce

Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Chip Biscuit, Mint Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal December 17, 2010

Thank you Christina & Matt for hosting again this year!

Happy Holidays!

Gingerbread House by Tony


French Onion Soup
en Croute

Seared Crab Cake
Apple Slaw, Smoked Paprika, Caper Ailoi

Peasant Pie
Braised Fennel, Fontina Cheese & Arugula

Chili Roasted Prawns
Tomato Braised Peppers
Fried Almonds & Currents

Herb Roasted Salmon
Root Vegetable & Braised Short Rib Ragout

Apple Olive Oil Cake
Vanilla Gelato & Caramel Sauce

Kitchen Kriminal December 3, 2010

Happy Birthday Erik!
Thanks to Bill & Norman for hosting - We had a great time!!

Peasant Pie with Mixed Greens

Crab Cake
Pumpkin Puree & Roasted Squash

Seared Scallop
Broccoli Rabe & Craisins, Creamy Polenta

Spice Roasted Shrimp
Tomato Braised Pepper, Arugul, Fried Almonds & Currents

Roasted Salmon
Shortrib Root Vegetable Ragout, Potato Nage

Chocolate Ginger Cake
Caramel Sauce, Egg Nog Whipped Cream

Kitchen Kriminal October 2, 2010

Thank you George and Carrie for Hosting. We had a great time!


End of Summer Tomato Soup
Tomato & Dill Crostini

Truffle & Crab Risotto
Olive Oil & Parmesan Broth

Peasant Pie

Fennel, Caramelized Onions, Frisée Salad -Sherry Bacon Vinaigrette

Chili Roasted Shrimp

Pine Nuts, Currents Soffritto, Braised Peppers

Braised Short Ribs

Butternut Squash & Wilted Baby Spinach

Apple Olive Oil Cake

Spiced Whipped Cream & Walnut Carmel Sauce