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Baked Alaska

Recipe created and provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 loaf Classic Pound Cake (or use brownies too – just break up) 1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream (For the Meringue) 6 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 ounces sugar (For garnish) Orange supremes (cut

Lemon Cream Scallops

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 8 Bay Scallops Sea Salt & Fresh ground pepper 1 tbsp. EVOO & 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 1/4 cup white wine 2 tbsps unsalted butter 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Chicken or Veg Stock 1/2 cup of cream 2 Ears of Fresh Corn –

French Mussels Mariniere

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 lb. PEI Mussels – cleaned, scrubbed and beards removed 2 Shallots – peeled and sliced thin 1 garlic clove – peeled and smashed (to remove after cooking) Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper – to taste 2 tbsps. Unsalted Butter 1 tbsps. EVOO 1 Bottle

Summer Shrimp +Pina Cocktail

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 lb U15 Shrimp – peeled, deveined, tail left on 1 Pineapple – peeled, cored and cut into small 1/4 inch cubes 3 Cucumbers – peeled and cut into small 1/4 inch cubes 3 Red Anaheim Chiles – minced 3 Serrano Chiles – minced 1/2

Corn Creme Brulee

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients (Makes 6-8 Servings) 2 ears sweet corn – husks removed and kernels cut 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 cup fresh basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish) 8 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup coarse Turbinado