In case you missed me blowing up your photo stream last night, here is the dinner I did with our local food bank using primarily canned and dry goods. Flavors were spot on. There were some fumbles with presentation mostly due to jamming out 125 all at once on too small catering china

Amuse
Croquetas de Spamón
Saltine-Crusted Fried Spam, Cream of Wheat & Smoked Gouda Croquettes. Served on a Spanish-Style Dueling Trail Mix Romesco

Starter
Corned Beef & Cabbage Ramen
Libby’s Hash Broth, Ramen Noodles, Sauerkraut-Pickled Egg, Corn, Bamboo, Napa Cabbage & Scallion

Entree
Harvest Squash & Mixed Meat “Moussaka”
Middle Eastern Seasoned Ground Turkey/Hot Dog Blend, Layered and Baked with Calabaza, Kabocha, Spaghetti & Acorn Squash, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese
and a Béchamel Sauce with Burned Leek Oil & Herb Salad

Intermezzo
Apricot, Lime & Gin Freeze

Dessert

Cap’n Pump

Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Apple Butter/Apple Cider Sauce, Cardamom Cap’n Crumble & Chorizo Chantilly