January 17th came and went last week without raising a glass to the American Hobbit aka Benjamin Franklin. We corrected that oversight with a fine French Bougelet. One of the Founding members of the Guilty Pleasures was toasted recently in Princeton as we catered a Guilty Pleasures luncheon featuring Filet Mignon soaked in roasted shallot butter. On decree from the secret brain trust of the Guilty Pleasures Club, no calorie counting was allowed in this Central Jersey hamlet for January and February as spicy french fries and beer-battered onion rings provided the perfect accompaniments to our exceptionally tender tenderloin.
Individually prepared by Chef Greg and Chef Jay, the Banana's Foster provided a wickedly delicious dessert. This flambeed Mari Gras favorite is always a GPC attention getter. Second servings are highly-recommended.
This decadent winter luncheon was worthy of a Guilties nomination, Copycating is enthusiastically encouraged. After all, the pursuit of happiness is a groundbreaking inalienable right granted by the U.S. Constitution. It has been long rumored that the esteemed Dr. Benjamin Franklin, looking to hide a secret life, was an original member of the Guilty Pleasures Club. We are still waiting on official confirmation. There is no better way to celebrate the monumental moments in your life than with an event extraordinaire catered by Provence.
To paraphrase the wisdom and visionary words of our most-famous local founding father.......
Raise your glass in tribute. Live Well. Live Guilty. Live a Legendary life!
Have you ever eaten a bowl of cereal at 3 o'clock in the morning? Have you ever traveled many miles to get your favorite milkshake? Have you ever ordered cookies from a small bakery half way across the world? Have you ever driven an hour and a half to get your favorite chinese food? Have you ever bought an extra fridge to store the most delicious homemade baklava in order to have it when the craving strikes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the club.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
It's Primo Party Time Guilty Nation. Philadelphia has arrived!!!
Here is the Ultimate Super Bowl Party menu-Cajun style. The entire Super Bowl experience is always a Guilty Pleasures Jubilee. Welcome to the show!
HORS D’OEUVRES
CAJUN SHRIMP
Gulf shrimp marinated in Cajun New Orleans spices, barbequed
and served skewered with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
DELTA LAMB
Ground lamb seasoned with fresh herbs, blended with
goat cheese, collard greens and toasted pine nuts
wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden.
BAYOU CAKES
Crawfish, langostino lobster and white fish blended with sweet
Vidalia onions, red and green bell peppers, fresh garlic and herbs pan sautéed served with a spicy creole mustard.
BOURBON STREET BEEF
Tender strips of flank steak marinated in garlic, cilantro and tequila,
grilled and skewered, served with a teriyaki dipping sauce.
ANTIPASTO DE PROVENCE
An assortment of cheeses and meats to include Pepperoni, Genoa salami, kalamata olives, Vermont Cabot Cheddar, Brie and Swiss Emmenthal accompanied by roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, marinated mushrooms, eggplant, red seedless
grapes, sliced French baguettes and Carr’s wafers.
DINNER MENU
CAJUN MAPLE SMOKED LOIN OF PORK
House smoked loin of pork marinated in dry spices and loin of pork
slow smoked over mesquite wood. Served with a Jalapeno Corn Salsa.
LOBSTER AND CRAWFISH PIE
Petite morsels of langostino lobster, Lousiana crawfish and applewood
smoked bacon baked in a pie topped with a flaky filo crust.
CHICKEN FRENCH QUARTER
Boneless breast of chicken seared with cracked black peppercorns
accompanied by a traditional brandy, shallot and mustard demi glace.
ORZO NOLA
Toasted orzo blended with roasted garlic moons, toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs
GRILLED SOUTHERN VEGETABLES
Roasted and grilled farm fresh zucchini, yellow squash, portobello mushrooms, sweet Vidalia onions, carrots, bell peppers, eggplant seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and fresh thyme.
SAVANNAH GREENS
Red leaf, romaine, radicchio and frisee lettuces tossed with cucumber, red Bermuda onions, grape tomatoes and candied pecans drizzled with a sweet and spicy tarragon vinaigrette.
COUNTRY BREAD BASKET
Served with sweet butter.
DESSERT
DUO OF CREME BRULEE
Traditional vanilla infused creme brulee served two ways:
Cayenne Pepper and Black Sesame seed.
BANANA'S FOSTER
A "Nawlins" classic. Cooked to order in a sautee pan.
CONFECTIONS
Blondies, brownies, cookies and bar style treats.
Spicy Nawlins food, the red hot Eagles and BB King. OMG!!!
Let's cheer the Birds on in style Guilty Nation.
Spicy Nawlins food, the red hot Eagles and BB King. OMG!!!
Let's cheer the Birds on in style Guilty Nation.
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