2011 Taste of Desert Ridge Element Reception

Phoenix Cooks! 2011 Flavors of the World Reception

As the opening event for Phoenix Cooks! 2011, the Taste of Desert Ridge Element Reception, was be a culinary sensery experience of Water, Earth, Fire and Sky.

2011 Taste of Desert Ridge Menu

~ Water ~
Aubergine Garlic Salad
Sweet tomatoes, Crispy Chick Peas, Parsley

Coyote Salad Station
Blueberries, Egg, Smoked Salmon, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Corn, Campari Tomatoes, Buttermilk pesto dressing

~ Fire ~

Duck Confit
Warm Cabbage Blue Cheese Salad with Port Wine Reduction

Porcini & Cauliflower Lasagna with Mascarpone

Potato, Rosemary, Egg, Spiced Béchamel Flatbread

San Daniele, Thyme, Celery root, Rhubarb Flatbread

Fish&Chips – Beer Battered Halibut with Kennebec Potato

Tomahawk Steak with Orange Gremolata and Veal reduction

~ Earth ~

Baked Potato Station
Yukon potatoes, Watercress, Goat cheese, Artichokes, Crimini Mushrooms

Russet Potatoes
Swiss Chard, Pancetta, Balsamic, Roasted Garlic, Point Reyes, Heirloom carrots

~ Sky ~

Warm Granny Smith Apple Tart with Buttermilk Blueberry Gelato

Fresh Berry St. Honore Gateaux

Rosemary Pot Du Crème with Cinnamon Beignet

Triple Chocolate Napoleon

Pineapple Spiced Rum Cake with Alfa Alfa Crème Brulee

Chocolate Truffles, Petit Cookie and French Macaroon

Wine Provided by: Alliance Beverage Company
Conundrum White Blend
Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau St Jean Sonoma Chardonnay
Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin Zinfandel
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Cabernet/Syrah

Beer Provided by: Alaskan Brewing Company