This Italian Easter menu is a pure celebration of food. Like all holidays in Italy, Easter (Pasqua in Italian) the focus is always on a great meal and good company. Welcome spring by sharing this special Italian inspired Easter dinner with friends, family and friends, created by Chef Alex Downing.
Dinner Menu
Welcome
sparkling aperitif
Canapes
sausage, mushroom, and ricotta stuffed fried raviolis, tomato-basil aioli
miniature pizzagaina tartlets, prosciutto, capricola, pepperoni
red wine braised lamb stuffed roasted mushrooms, gorgonzola creme fraiche, grana padano
basil leaf wrapped buratta and marinated sundried tomato, basil infused EVOO, black lava salt
First Course
albacore crudo, with grilled asparagus tip and wild arugula salad, marinated sundried tomato, capers, castelvestrano puree, lemon infused EVOO, bottarga
Second Course
handmade papardelle with duck confit and porcini mushroom ragu, grana padano, micro basil
Entree
rosemary crusted pan seared sea bream, mixed seafood sauce with mussels, scallops, shrimp, and squid over creamy polenta, pecorino romano
Dessert
lemon-poppy custard stuffed cannoli, elderflower glaze, white chocolate chantilly, blood orange syrup, crushed pistachio
