Desert Gala 2024 | Colors of the Desert
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
5:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Menu

~oOo~ Appetizers ~oOo~

Seared Rare Beef (GF)
Roast beef roulade on parmesan crisp with horseradish cream

Chargrilled Chicken Bruschetta
Chimichurri marinated chicken breast dusted with cotija in sweet pepper tapenade on toasted crostini

Cucumber with Mango Salsa (GF) (Vegetarian)
Cucumber with chili cream cheese & mango relish

Avocado Hummus on Purple Potato (GF) (Vegan)
Heart shaped purple potato w/ an avocado hummus with paprika and micro-greens

~oOo~ Salad ~oOo~

Nopales Salad (GF) (Vegan)
Nopales (cactus), romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, fresh cilantro with a lemon vinaigrette

~oOo~ Entrées ~oOo~

Photos of the entree items

Roasted Chicken Breast (GF)
Oven-roasted breast of chicken with tequila lime salsa, green chili potato au-gratin, chili lime roasted baby rainbow carrots

Ancho Braised Short Rib (GF)
Caramelized onion jam, chipotle parsnip puree, green chili potato au-gratin, chili lime roasted baby rainbow carrots

Stuffed Chili Relleno (GF) (Vegan)
Quinoa stuffed chili relleno with tri-colored tortilla strips, potato curls, calabacitas

~oOo~ Dessert ~oOo~

Decadent Chocolate Torte (GF)
Rich chocolate torte w/ tequila soaked macerated berries, dairy free whipped topping, and a prickly pear drizzle

Amethyst Lemonade Bars (GF) (Vegan)
Vegan lemon bars w/ a gluten free shortbread crust, dairy free whipped topping, and a rock candy garnish

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--Jerry Weinert
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