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STARTER:    Crostini with Cream Cheese, Tomatoes & Smoked Salmon

This crostini brings together culinary worlds that once seemed far apart—Italian crostini and the classic New York bagel with lox. It’s like a mini bagel reinvented as an elegant Italian appetizer, uniting the smoky richness of Jewish deli tradition with the fresh, herby simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine.

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.

 Soups

SALAD:    Salad with grilled peaches and goat cheese

"You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches." Dita Von Teese

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with Mushrooms

During the Great Depression, meatloaf became one of the most popular dishes in America because it could stretch a small amount of meat to feed a whole family — and wrapping it in bacon later turned this humble, budget-friendly meal into a rich comfort-food classic.

 Breakfast     Entrees     Dinner     Grill

DESSERT:    Carmen

The Carmen Torte is a rich, dramatic cake—often layered with chocolate, cream, and bright fruit accents—named to reflect the passion and elegance of Bizet’s famous opera.

 Baking     Tortes

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   Corn Puff, Dulce de Leche & Nut “Salami”

   1. Transfer the corn puffs to a large bowl and gently crush them with your hands, but not into fine crumbs. Add the pine nuts and mix. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Let it cool slightly. 3. Combine the melted butter with the boiled condensed milk. Stir until smooth. 4. Pour the cream mixture over the corn puffs and nuts. Mix well. 5. Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a tight log using the wrap. (Alternatively, spread the mixture evenly onto parchment paper and roll it tightly to form a log.) 6. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours. 7. Remove the plastic wrap or parchment and slice the corn puff, dulce de leche, and nut salami into portions using a sharp knife. SERVING IDEAS: - Roll the mixture into small truffle-sized balls before chilling. - Dip one end of each slice in melted dark or milk chocolate. - Wrap the chilled log in parchment and tie the ends with twine like a rustic sausage. - Slice, stack, and wrap in clear cellophane with a ribbon. It becomes a charming homemade treat for neighbors or teachers.

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   Corn Puff, Dulce de Leche & Nut “Salami”

   1. Transfer the corn puffs to a large bowl and gently crush them with your hands, but not into fine crumbs. Add the pine nuts and mix. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Let it cool slightly. 3. Combine the melted butter with the boiled condensed milk. Stir until smooth. 4. Pour the cream mixture over the corn puffs and nuts. Mix well. 5. Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a tight log using the wrap. (Alternatively, spread the mixture evenly onto parchment paper and roll it tightly to form a log.) 6. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours. 7. Remove the plastic wrap or parchment and slice the corn puff, dulce de leche, and nut salami into portions using a sharp knife. SERVING IDEAS: - Roll the mixture into small truffle-sized balls before chilling. - Dip one end of each slice in melted dark or milk chocolate. - Wrap the chilled log in parchment and tie the ends with twine like a rustic sausage. - Slice, stack, and wrap in clear cellophane with a ribbon. It becomes a charming homemade treat for neighbors or teachers.

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