My Blue Kitchen

Where Confidence Reluctance and Sass Come To A Boil

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It has been such a treat to present so much lovely and delicious food at our semi-regular pop-up dinners right here in Stowe!

For your reading (and drooling) pleasure, here are the "Flavors of" menus we've done so far. Stick around, there's alot more to come.

Spain

September 15, 2023

APPETIZERS


Merguez Sausage | Leek Jam | Fino Sherry Reduction

Marinated Trout | Crispy Zucchini | Saffron-Egg Emulsion

Eggplant Fries | Garlic-Paprika Aioli

ENTREES


Seared Pork Loin | Rioja Style Vegetable Medley | Sweet Pepper Sauce

Halibut Filet | Artichoke-Saffron Vegetables | Green Garlic Sauce

Paella Rice | Manchego | Garlic Green Beans

DESSERTS


Orange Rice Pudding | Orange Champagne

Almond-Honey Ice Cream

Pears In Wine | Lemon Snap Cookie

New Orleans

November 25, 2023

APPETIZERS


Louisiana Roll: Shrimp | Rice | Cajun Veg Mix | Sweet Pepper Sauce

Gumbo: Chicken | Lambdouille Sausage | Okra

Po'Boy Fried Oyster Salad: Greens - Sweet and Bitter | Creamy Mignonette Dressing

ENTREES


Seafood Court Boullion | Haddock | Cod | Rich Tomato Broth

Kebabs: Shrimp | Sausage | Black-Eyed Peas | White Wine Reduction

Vegetable Jambalaya Cakes | Wilted Greens | Red Gravy

Bourbon Glazed Chicken | Stewed White Beans and Vegetables

DESSERTS


Mississippi Mud Pie

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Classic Beignets

South America

January 14, 2024

APPETIZERS


Tuna Ceviche: Citrus | Crispy Sweet Potato Batons | Pickled Vegetables

Empanadas: Black Bean Stuffing | Tostones | Panca Pepper Adobo

Seared Provolone Cheese: Chimichurri Sauce

ENTREES


Pulled Flank Steak Sandwich on Arepas Bun: Yuca Fries | Cilantro Aioli a la Presilla

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin: Adobo | Picante Tamal

Bahia Fish Stew: Coconut | Rice | Shrimp Stuffing

Quinoa and Shiitake Mushroom Stew: Sofrito Vegetables | Chipotle Broth

DESSERTS


Cacao Truffle Assortment

Orange Flan with Rhum Sauce

Shortbread with Dulce de Leche

North Africa

June 29, 2024

APPETIZERS


Clams Matala: Squash | Ginger | Roasted Peanuts | Chili

Zucchini Fennel Salad | Preserved Lemon | Olives | Harissa Vinaigrette

Cumin Shrimp | Carrot Orange Salad

ENTREES


Chicken Fufu: Cassava | Sweet Potatoes | Spiced Onion Coulis

Coffee-BBQ Glazed Pork Tenderloin | Jicama Slaw

Vegetable Tagine: Yukon Potatoes | Parsnips | Eggplant | Gold Beets | Yoghurt

Lemon-Seared Filet of Sole | Crispy Eggplant | Red Lentil Salad | Chermoula

DESSERTS


Banana and Ginger Salad with Honey Ice Cream

Malva Pudding with Apricot Coulis

Coconut Qumbe with Mocha Sauce

Southeast Asia

July 27, 2024

APPETIZERS


Duck Bun Cha (Vietnam): Duck Meatballs | Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce

Khmer Chrouak (Cambodia): Marinated Cucumber | Carrots | Green Beans | Cabbage

Nam Kao (Laos): Crispy Rice Salad | Basil | Shallots | Spring Onions

ENTREES


Beef Rendang (Indonesia): Lemongrass | Coconut | Spices | Fried Noodles | Gold Potatoes

Tom Kha Gai (Thailand): Coconut Chicken Soup | Curry | Mushrooms | Scallions

Penang Hokkein Mee (Malaysia): Prawn and Rice Noodle Soup

Sayur Lodeh (Indonesia): Jasmine Rice Cakes | Vegetables | Tempeh | Coconut Stew

DESSERTS


Coconut Ice Cream | Fresh Roasted Peanuts (Vietnam)

Mango Sorbet (Vietnam)

Steamed Pumpkin Cake | Toasted Coconut | Fresh Yoghurt (Thailand)

Italy

September 26, 2024

APPETIZERS


Salt-Baked Red Beet | Pecorino Chickpeas | Smoked Olive Oil

Tomato | Local Basil | VT Mozzarella Whip | Balsamic Caviar

Yellowfin Tuna Medallions | White Bean Salad

ENTREES


Stuffed Veal Cutlet | Shaved Ham | Provolone | Spinach Salad

Winter White Zupa | Squid | Shrimp | Sole | Potato-Leek

Chicken Piccata Meatballs | Scallion Risotto | Lemon-Caper Butter

Housemade Saffron Tortelli | Mushroom Ragu | Local Oyster Mushroom Stock

DESSERTS


Ricotta Fritters | Raspberry & Amaro Extracts

Espresso Gelato | Mocha Brittle

Polenta Shortcakes | Raisins | Pinenuts | Figs | Lemon-Mascarpone Crema

France

October 26, 2024

APPETIZERS


Baby Green Pea Soup | White Truffle Oil | Parmesan Crisp

Pan-Seared Scallops | Tarragon Cream | Butter Braised Fennel

Local Wild Mushroom Paté | Pickled Shallots | House-Made Gluten Free Baguette

ENTREES


Pan Seared Swordfish | Swiss Chard | Saffron Cream Sauce | Garlic Chips

Dijon Chicken Fricassé Bowl | Braised Endive

Red Lentil Burger | Potato Pavé | Spinach Salad | Green Garlic Aioli

Back Ribs in the Style of Burgundy | Paprika-Garlic Crisps

DESSERTS


Apple Tart | Crumble | Fromage Blanc Sorbet

Spiced Orange Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate-Ginger Mousse

Spain

December 7, 2024

APPETIZERS


Fava Bean Salad | Bitter Greens | Fresh Mint | Tarragon Vinaigrette

Pork-Stuffed Whole Calamari | Crispy Pork Belly | Dry Sherry Reduction

Seafood Zarzuela Soup | Cod | Shrimp | Swordfish | Tomatoes | Yukon Potatoes

ENTREES


Catalan Beef Stew | Bacon | Sausage | New Potatoes

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breast | Crispy Scallions | Saffron Valencia Rice

Homemade Fennel Sausage | Scallops | Chorizo | White Beans | Cherry Tomatoes | Broccoli Rabe

Escalivada Vegetable Ragout | Red Potatoes | Romesco Sauce

DESSERTS


Majorcan Cheesecake | Ricotta | Lemon | Golden Raisins

Fig Ice Cream | Honey-Wine Reduction | Fresh Mint

Strawberry Mousse | Candied Walnuts

American South

February 8, 2025

APPETIZERS


Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms | Horseradish Aioli

Down South Dips Plate | Pimento Cheese | Chicken Liver Mousse | Chow-Chow Relish

Corn Fritters | Pear Relish

ENTREES


Chicken n' Waffles | Spicy Honey-Butter Sauce | With Sides

Open-Face Po'Boy Sandwich | Oyster and Sausage | With Sides

Smoked Pork Ribs | Alabama White BBQ Sauce | With Sides

Stuffed Sweet Potato | Okra | Black Beans | Corn Coulis | With Sides

Sides: Mac n' Cheese | Collard Greens | Grits | Red Beans n' Rice | Cole Slaw | Black Eyed Peas

DESSERTS


Peach Sorbet | Grilled Pineapple

Banana Pudding | Vanilla Wafers | Shaved Dark Chocolate

Coffee Pots de Creme | Candied Pecans

I Hear America Cooking

February 8, 2025

APPETIZERS


Charleston Shrimp | Toast Points | Ramp Aioli | Chives

Senate Bean Soup | Gluten Free Sourdough Bread

Parsnip Fritters | Parmesan | Green Onion | Carrot Coulis

ENTREES


House Smoked Salmon | Spinach-Nori Salad | Champagne Vinaigrette | With Sides

Corned Beef and Cabbage | Carrots, Gold Potatoes | Creamy Dijon Mustard

Meatloaf | Homemade Catsup | With Sides

San Antonio Rib-Eye Chili | Cilantro Sour Cream | Gluten Free Sourdough Bread | With Sides

VT Zucchini and Potatoe Casserole | Creamy Sweet Onion Coulis | With Sides

Sides: Pueblo Cauliflower | 3 Bean Salad | Potato Salad | Succotash || Cucumber Salad | Hto Slaw

DESSERTS


Plum Pudding Ice Cream | Raisins | Candied Orange | Brandy | Spices

Ozark Pudding | Vanilla | Apples | Toasted Walnuts

Maple Bourbon Cake | Icing | Candied Pecans

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