Global Menu Plan
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 20:33
Topic: Global Menu Plan
Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Subject: Global Menu Plan
Date Posted: 03 April 2020 at 10:49
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Over the past few years I’ve done more than a few
explorations of global food. Now I’ve a
chance to show off some of what I’ve learned. I’m doing a sit-down dinner party
for some folks, who are intrigued with my culinary discoveries and adaptations.
There will be eight at table for this event. I thought it would be fun to post my proposed menu
plan, both for comments and suggestions, and, perhaps, to encourage others in
our community to compose their own celebrations of world cuisine. App:
Seafood Crostini three ways. -Olive spread topped with grilled shrimp
(General Med) -Creamy Sardine spread (Portuguese) topped
with Sweet & Sour Pearl Onions (Provence) -Crispy Fish in Spiced Mayo and Walnut
Sauce (Georgia) Bread Basket: -Mountain Bread (Lebanon). - - Semolina Buns (Sicily) -Savory Danish Crown (Denmark) Breads
accompanied by ramekins of plain, orange-honey, and anchovy butters. Soup: Kohlrabi Soup (Hungary) Salad: White Radish Salad (Turkey) Main Course: -Grilled, Stuffed Pork Loin (Serbia) -Bell Pepper Paprikash (Ukraine) -Rice with Carrots and Lemon (Spain) Dessert: Cappuccino Layered Pana Cotta (Italy) I have posted most of these recipes, at various forums, here. If you’re interested in any of these dishes, and can’t find it (our search engine is a lot of things, but efficient is hardly one of them), let me know. I’ll be happy to post the recipe for you.
------------- But we hae meat and we can eat And sae the Lord be thanket |
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Posted By: gracoman
Date Posted: 04 April 2020 at 08:17
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This sounds like quite a project. And a lot of fun. Having done the Serbian stuffed pork loin, it, like any pork loin cook, can finish up a little dry. This may not follow the recipe but I would suggest an overnight brine for the pork followed by an injection the next morning. I use apple juice but don't know if that would be keeping with Serbian flavors. Then rub (if using) wrap tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for several hours. You can then butterfly and continue as usual although I would suggest cooking indirect and finishing direct for a bit of char. Butterflying and stuffing a lean cut like a pork loin doesn't do it any favors. Pull when internal temp of the pork itself reaches 145ºF. Kind of an odd time to be hosting a dinner party  |
Posted By: Melissa Mead
Date Posted: 04 April 2020 at 13:29
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I don't see the recipe for Sweet & Sour Pearl Onions (Provence). Have you got it handy?
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Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Date Posted: 04 April 2020 at 18:46
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Sure
thing, Melissa,
SWEET
& SOUR PEARL ONIONS 2 lbs pearl onions ½
cup wine vinegar 6
tbls olive oil 3 tbls sugar 6
tbls tomato paste 2
bay leaves 4
sprigs parsley 1
cup raisins Salt
& pepper to taste Peel the onions. Put all ingredients in a pan with 2 ½ cps water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, about 45 minutes until onions are tender and most of the liquid evaporated. Do not stir mixture as it cooks, or onions will break up. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve at room temperature. Note: Do not mix colors of the onions, they cook at different times. So, use all yellow, red, or white. Do you know the simple way of peeling pearl onions? ------------- But we hae meat and we can eat And sae the Lord be thanket |
Posted By: Melissa Mead
Date Posted: 05 April 2020 at 15:11
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Thanks! No; peeling them takes me forever.
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Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Date Posted: 05 April 2020 at 18:10
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I know what you mean. But try this: Cut off the roots. Blanch the onions in boiling water for about a minute. Let them cool to the touch. Then squeeze from the blossom end. The onion will pop out of the skins. No fuss, no muss. Not only is this easier, there's a lot less waste then from hand-peeling them. ------------- But we hae meat and we can eat And sae the Lord be thanket |
Posted By: Melissa Mead
Date Posted: 05 April 2020 at 18:44
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Sounds MUCH easier. Thanks!
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Posted By: Margi Cintrano
Date Posted: 06 April 2020 at 15:49
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Great advice, Historic Foodie. Hope all is well .. I have read that the Covid 19 is spreading rapidly. Stay well and use a mask and gloves when you go to market or pharmacy. You too Melissa. Take care. ------------- Volamos a Mediterraneo, un paraiso que conquista su gente u su cocina. |
Posted By: HistoricFoodie
Date Posted: 09 April 2020 at 07:45
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Whoops! Just realized I'd left out the sugar in the recipe---the sweet side of sweet & sour. I've edited the recipe to reflect it. Sorry. ------------- But we hae meat and we can eat And sae the Lord be thanket |