spring celebration dinner

Monday evening, my friend Carol brought me to help greet the guests of the American Vegan Society's four-course Spring Celebration Dinner prepared and served by the students of the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ.

~First Course~
Tomato Tartare
Green Mango Relish, Macadamia Milk

~Second Course~

Pineapple-Cucumber Gazpacho

Jalapeno, Green Onion, Cilantro

~Third Course~

Arugula Salad

Shaved Pear, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Meyer Lemon Dressing

~Fourth Course~

Eggplant Torte

Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille, Flagolet-Sage Sauce

~Dessert~

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Caramel Rum Sauce, Coconut Sorbet

Everything was fantastic! We were all impressed with each course, though some couldn't handle the spiciness of the gazpacho (which I enjoyed but paid for later!)

The next vegan dinner hosted by the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College will be held in the fall. Visit the American Vegan Society website to receive their newsletter and stay updated on upcoming events.