Last year, for Valentine’s day, I presented a six course meal to Mr. Y as a surprise. Since then, my interest and confidence in cooking has increased exponentially and so I decided to challenge myself to improve and repeat the feat again this year for his birfday. In continuing this newly established tradition, I asked the birthday boy to choose one ingredient that would be incorporated into his meal. Then I asked myself, “What Would Top Chef Do?” and spent five days agonizing over an Asian themed menu.
1. Cocktail: Grapefruit Sake Spritzer
2. Salad: Seared Blue Fin Sashimi Salad
3. Soup: Tom Ka Kai – Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
4. Appetizer: Asian Pair with Smoked Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwich
5. Main Course: Sesame Encrusted Seared Scallops in a Ponzu Vinaigrette
6. Main Course: Tenderloin Filet with a Ginger Soy Marinade
