February 23rd - Mardi Gras Cook - Crusty a la Toffer!

Regrettably, I missed another dinner!  The THBS (Bowling League) decided to have their annual General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, the 23rd and since I'm part of the executive, my presence was required at this meeting.  Toffer was nice enough to send me some details of his menu selection.

Homemade Soup
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Veal (Veal Papiette)
Oven Roasted Veggies
Basmatie Rice with Sauteed Veggies and a Balsamic Sprinkle
Veggies and Dip
Fruits & Yogurt / Cream Cheese Dip

From what I can decipher simply from the above, sounds like you all ate like rabbits with all those darn vegetables! 

Soup Toffer Style

Chicken Stock
1 Leek Stem
3 large carrots
3 ribs of celery
1 large sweet potatoe
2 peeled and cubed Fuji apples
1 Butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons curry

I wasn't left with directions but I would assume you will need to chop or slice everything into bite size pieces, throw everything into a pot, boil it until all vegetables are cooked and then puree it in a blender as this is how a Soup Toffer Style is traditionally served.

Veal Papiettes

Cheater!  Cheater!  These were store bought veal meatloafs wrapped with a slice of pork and slathered in a BBQ Sauce with onion, celery and breadcrumbs!  Heat in oven at 420 degrees for 25 minutes.

Oven Roasted Taters

Cut potatoes into chunks, drizzle with olive oil, season with cajun seasoning, jerk seasoning, garlic salt, paprika, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste.  Cook until tender & serve.

Roasted Veggies

Cooked with chicken (used to make the broth).  Cut celery, carrots, garlic and onions into chunks, add 1 can of beer.  Season with assorted herbs and roast in oven for over an hour.

Basmati Rice & Veggies:

Sautee zucchini, onions, red pepper and celery.  Mix into cooked rice & serve.

Fruit with Yogurt Creme Cheese Dip

When nobody is looking, steal the leftover fruit platter from the office party and serve to dinner guest.

With the Olympics being on TV, it would be safe to assume that the Biggest Loser was not on and that all the dinner guests promptly left after their tummies had been filled.

Check out the old pic below.  Jude's such a lady with her little pinky up in the air!