Warm up and plate your Valentine feast by following the instructions below.
Appetizers
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Plating: Transfer the sun-dried tomato pesto in a bowl, then place the ciabatta crostini on a plate. Serve together.
Crispy Shrimp Croquetas
Heating:
- Pre-heat an oven or toaster to 120°C.
- Place croquetas on the tray and heat for about 8 minutes.
Plating: Take out the croquetas from the oven and place them on a plate. Transfer the dipping sauce into a sauce dish and serve together with the croquetas.
Salad
Salad Niçoise
Plating: Arrange the salad nicely in the center of a bowl then drizzle the dressing around the contents before serving.
Main Course & Sides
Petite US Bistro Beef Roast
Heating:
- Pre-heat an oven or toaster to 120°C.
- Wrap the beef with aluminum foil.
- Place the beef in the oven and heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Take the beef out of the oven.
- Transfer the sauce into a sauce pan and heat until it boils.
Plating: Take two plates. Place the beef in the center of the plate, then place the roasted garlic and a sprig of rosemary beside it. Afterwards, spoon the sauce on top of the beef.
Sides
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Heating:
- Transfer the truffle mac & cheese to a heat-proof dish.
- Cover with foil.
- Pre-heat an oven or toaster to 120°C.
- Place the dish in the oven and heat for 10 minutes.
Plating: Remove the foil upon taking out the mac & cheese from the oven, then serve.
Classic Potato Purée
Heating:
- Place the potato purée in a medium size pan.
- Add about 1 tbsp. of water or cream.
- Heat over medium fire while continuously stirring the potato purée.
Plating: Once the puree is hot, place it in the center of a deep medium size bowl.
Roasted Vegetables
Heating:
- Place the vegetables in an oven-proof dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Pre-heat an oven or toaster to 120°C.
- Heat the vegetables for 10 minutes.
Plating: Take a medium size plate. Arrange the vegetables in the center of the plate. Then, using a spoon, drizzle the jus of the vegetables on top of the vegetables.
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Plating: The flourless chocolate cake is best kept in the original vessel. Using a spoon, drizzle the cake with the vanilla English cream.
Serve and enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day from Discovery Primea!