I agreed to host the June event because I'm not sure how many more I'll be able to attend. If the job change comes through, then this could be the last event for me. I planned a Cuban theme this time. My menu:
Cocktails & Tapas:
Papa Hemmingway & Mojitos
Achiote Chicken Skewers with Guava Sauce
Spicy Jicama Sticks with Cilantro Lime Aïoli
Lime Sorbet Prelude
Avocado & Mango Salad
Main Course:
Lechón Asado
Yuca Gratin
Cuban Beans with Jicama & Corn
Mango Sorbet Interlude
Dessert:
Cuban Opera Cake
Honey Banana Frozen Yogurt
Cuban Coffee
I pulled the Papa Hemmingway recipe from the Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban book, and I found the mojito recipe when I was reading about the proper way to muddle a cocktail. What a fabulous blog!!
Most of the recipes are courtesy of Epicurious, though the Mojo pork roast is from the Three Guys cookbook, the sorbets are from The Perfect Scoop, and the jicama sticks, aïoli, and honey banana frozen yogurt are a culmination of my own/modifications to recipes in my collection.
The big event is next Saturday night, so I'm working on my to-do list this week to help me pull this off!! Lots to do!
I'm on the hunt for inexpensive domino sets. I'm wondering if the local dollar stores will carry these? I'm also on the hunt for an ice crusher and an owner of a lime tree. Between the sorbet, cocktails, and Mojo, I need approximately 40 limes. When I lived in Cali, everyone had lemon and lime trees on their property...looks like it's a trip to Sam's Club for me.
Anyone who enjoys rich, gourmet food and a desire to bake should check out the Cuban Opera Cake on Epicurious. Seriously. I can't want to try this. It makes me drool just anticipating it next Saturday!!!
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