After a depressing (and life-changing) defeat at Hell's Kitchen, was this the end of the QuinJa and the Cooking-Dojo? I seriously thought about hanging up my knives (no worries, my hands are still "real and spectacular" deadly weapons)... I felt like Archer after his loss of Katya Kasanova...
Well, taking a cue from Bionic Barry, the QuinJa has rebuilt, better, faster, stronger, yeah... even more awesomer... as you can see the QuinJa is "Back in Black" (see profile pic)... dare I say, QuinJa Gaiden?!!!
As such, after defeat by the Otter Clan, (Battle 4, September 2011), the new improved QuinJa Gaiden asked them to join forces (New Name Patent Pending) for a "Storied" Battle at Joe's Movement Emporium - a great venue... especially if you believe in Community!
My extended family at DeviatedTheatre was having a fundraiser... target = 100 people (all damn good-looking people!)...
In these dishes, I attempt to mimic DeviatedTheatre’s wonderful Storytelling Gala...
Special Thanks to Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Tapp for their culinary help!
Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls (Bottom Right)
Pork, Sweet Onion, Carrots & Black Mushrooms
DeviatedTheatre and its supporters are family. I wanted to share a piece of my family with my extended family.
Chicken Breast Roulade (Mid Right)
Roasted Chicken with Smoked Ham, Provolone & Basil
Much like “Sway” and the many depths of purgatory... a dish with many layers of flavor!
Spanikopita (Vegetarian - Top Right)
Feta Cheese, Nutmeg & Honey
“Aspiro” has the Furies. Here’s my “deviation from the norm..”
Ratatouille Nicoise (Vegan - Mid Left)
Eggplant, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Red Onions
Inspired by “Lore” there’s more than what seems to be a “peasant” dish.
Spinach Gnocchi (Vegetarian - Bottom Right)
Potatoes & Spinach
Oh, what a “siGHt”... in honor of the DeviatedTheatre performers, spinach gnocchi served in pearl dancing stilettos...
Mushrooms a la Grecque (Vegan - Top Left)
White Wine & Seasonings
"Aspiro" has three furies... Mushrooms served in a mini tortilla bowl. Yeah, hard to believe but QuinJa Gaiden has "one fury" leftover!
This covers the Savory portion, here's the Sweet...
Ninja Technique: When fine chopping 10 HEADs of garlic at 2am, your fingers naturally curl to protect themselves!
