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Lakeside Inn’s

Spanish Wines & Tapas Fare Tasting

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Entremeses y Tapas Frias

Chorizo Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms

Ground pork sausage seasoned with assorted chilis and spices, blended with goat cheese, stuffed into tender

Crimini mushrooms and baked.

Fried Egg Plant With Garlic & Egg Aioli

Fresh garden eggplant skinned, cut to thick rings, dipped in seasoned flour, egg batter then Italian seasoned bread crumbs. Lightly fried and finished with a house Aioli with crushed roasted garlic, crumbled hard boiled egg,

 and chopped fresh cilantro with a splash of lime.

Cádiz Salmon Croquettes

Atlantic Salmon, lightly baked with bay leaf, thyme, parsley, onions, carrot and select spices. Chilled and pureed together with Fontina & Parmesan cheese, and cream. Scooped into petit croquettes, rolled in Italian seasoned breading and fried. Served with a tasty balsamic & Olive oil marinated roma tomatoes.

Ensaladas

Marinated Tomato Basil & Mozzarella Salad

Fresh vine ripe roma tomatoes thinly slice, paired with fresh mozzarella peppercorn cheese, marinated in our house basil & garlic infused olive oil with white balsamic flavor. Inter twined in a ring of authentic refreshing freshness. Topped with tender pickled baby carrots and quartered artichoke hearts. Finished with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Chilled Gazpacho w/ Tortilla Crackers

Fresh vine roma tomatoes blended with chopped cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, olive oil and a touch of

 Vinegar. Creating a fresh light soup, with a deep red color,  thickened with pureed tomatoes and sourdough bread croutons. A delightful treat in those hot summer days.

Fresh Baked Sour Dough Bread

Tapas Calientes:

Grilled Chili Marinated Lamb Kebobs

Tender marinated cuts of lean New Zeeland Lamb, skewered with peppers, artichoke heart quarters, pearl onions, anchovies and olives. Served with brandy  & garlic sauce.

Chicken

Tender scaloppini of chicken lightly dusted in seasoned breading. Sautéed in olive oil with minced anchovies, peppers, artichoke hearts and assorted squash. Finished with a mushroom & garlic veal sauce. Topped with fried rings of squid.

Spanish Paella

Paella, a traditional and long time favorite rustic dish, is a unique blend of shellfish, sausages, poultry and choice of fish, sautéed in olive oil with chopped select garden vegetables. Simmered in white rice with tomato sauce,

finished with roasted chopped garlic, and saffron herb.

Postre

Frangelico Infused Chocolate Croquettes

Sweet milk chocolate infused with frangelico ligueur, blended with whipped egg custard to chilled until firm. Scoop into small oval shape and lightly bread and fried. Finished with a drizzle of raspberry puree.

(Croquette is used as a name of frying anything that’s been formed into a small oval shape.)

Lemon & Rum Cheesecake with Strawberry Compote

Essencates of lemon and vanilla pressed into the light pastry crust, filled with a creamy egg & cheese custard with a hint of rum and lemon peel. Lightly baked and chilled, served with a refreshing strawberry compote and whipped cream swirl