“He Proposed! Engagement Celebration” Menu

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“He Proposed! Engagement Celebration” menu shopping list

BEGIN: “When You Wish Upon a Star” Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tarte

• 1 package Puff Pastry
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
• 2 cups wild mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup crumbed goat cheese
• 1 large egg white mixed with 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme and/or rosemary

FOLLOW: “Love Me Tender, Give Me a Ring” Dried Cranberry, Nut & Bulgur Wheat-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Savoury Pan Gravy

• 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
• 1 bunch spring onions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped celery, (1-2 stalks)
• 1 sweet apple, such as Braeburn, Honeycrisp or Macoun, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup bulgur, rinsed
• 1 ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup chopped cashews, toasted and then coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1-2 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

FOLLOW: “He’s a Keeper” Warm French Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts & Crispy Shallots

• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces haricots verts (green beans, its always impressive to say in French), stem ends trimmed only – not both ends!
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 6 cups red lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• Dusting of flour

FOLLOW: “I Don’t Want a Man Who I Can Live With, I Want a Man Who I Can’t Live Without” Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Fingerling Potatoes

• 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ tablespoon dry)
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives, for garnish

FINISH: “Dear Future Husband – Don’t Ever Rock the Boat” Warm Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie with Whipped Maple Cream

• 2 ¼ cups flour
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter (cold and cut in cubes)
• ½ cup shortening (cold and cut in cubes)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 3 lbs apples, peeled, cored and cut in large wedges
• 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup rolled oats

ESCORT: Whipped Maple Cream

• 1 ¼ cups chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar, raw if you have it
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup