One of my favorite events of the year is the Covenant House's Chef's Challenge.
The Covenant House, which was founded in in 1981 to help people with the fewest resources meet their basic needs: food, clothing and shelter, hosts the fundraising event to benefit people in the community.
The 10th Annual Chef's Challenge was a tapas-style dine-around prepared by local chefs, who prepared dishes made with food typically found in the Covenant House's food pantry.
There were some really fantastic options this year that I wanted to share so that you make sure to get your tickets EARLY next year if you missed out!
Chef Amanda Gartner - Bellaire at Devonshire: Seared leak wrapped scallops on a bed of purple pomme puree (vegetarian option: seared round halloumi cheese on a bed of purple pomme puree)
Chef Evan Wilson - Ichiban: Crab rangoon deviled eggs
Chef Elijah Urbanic & Chef Oscar Aguilar - Cafe Cimino: Focaccia and meatball
Chef John Macklin - Mardi Gras: Pan seared scallops with a blood orange gastrique micro basil salad
Chef Justin Steele - Bluegrass Kitchen: Organic tofu wings
Chef Danielle Mallory - Starlings Cafe: Blueberry buttermilk pies
Chef Jeni Burns Riser - Ms. Groovy's Kitchen: Deviled eggs
Berry Hills: Ahi tuna tacos with pineapple slaw and with twin infused dueling sauces (green goddess sauce and spicy yum yum sauce). Garnished with micro intensities.
Chef Tim Thorpe - Mi Cocina de Amor/Gonzoburger: Baby bones - pork shank, adobo, bbq, or kickin buffalo
Chef John Wright - Bridge Road Bistro: Black bean sliders and falafel sliders with guacamole, tzatziki, hummus, etc.
Chef Kayla Young - Eggs Will Roll: Egg roll tostada
Chef Dennis Harris - Edgewood Country Club: Traditional gazpacho soup with chile and lime
Chef Jeremiah Bowen & Chef Kevin Madison - Black Sheep Burritos & Brews: Vegetarian vindaloo curry samosas.
Venu Menon - Mea Cuppa: Craft Coffees
Chef Teri Blevins - Lil Bit of Heaven Cupcakes: Strawberry champagne cupcake
Baker MK O'Haver - MK Bakes: Bread pudding with caramel moonshine sauce
It's such a delicious and amazing event for a great cause. What were your favorite dishes of the evening?
The Covenant House, which was founded in in 1981 to help people with the fewest resources meet their basic needs: food, clothing and shelter, hosts the fundraising event to benefit people in the community.
The 10th Annual Chef's Challenge was a tapas-style dine-around prepared by local chefs, who prepared dishes made with food typically found in the Covenant House's food pantry.
There were some really fantastic options this year that I wanted to share so that you make sure to get your tickets EARLY next year if you missed out!
Chef Amanda Gartner - Bellaire at Devonshire: Seared leak wrapped scallops on a bed of purple pomme puree (vegetarian option: seared round halloumi cheese on a bed of purple pomme puree)
Chef Evan Wilson - Ichiban: Crab rangoon deviled eggs
Chef Elijah Urbanic & Chef Oscar Aguilar - Cafe Cimino: Focaccia and meatball
Chef John Macklin - Mardi Gras: Pan seared scallops with a blood orange gastrique micro basil salad
Chef Justin Steele - Bluegrass Kitchen: Organic tofu wings
Chef Danielle Mallory - Starlings Cafe: Blueberry buttermilk pies
Chef Jeni Burns Riser - Ms. Groovy's Kitchen: Deviled eggs
Berry Hills: Ahi tuna tacos with pineapple slaw and with twin infused dueling sauces (green goddess sauce and spicy yum yum sauce). Garnished with micro intensities.
Chef Tim Thorpe - Mi Cocina de Amor/Gonzoburger: Baby bones - pork shank, adobo, bbq, or kickin buffalo
Chef John Wright - Bridge Road Bistro: Black bean sliders and falafel sliders with guacamole, tzatziki, hummus, etc.
Chef Kayla Young - Eggs Will Roll: Egg roll tostada
Chef Dennis Harris - Edgewood Country Club: Traditional gazpacho soup with chile and lime
Chef Jeremiah Bowen & Chef Kevin Madison - Black Sheep Burritos & Brews: Vegetarian vindaloo curry samosas.
Venu Menon - Mea Cuppa: Craft Coffees
Chef Teri Blevins - Lil Bit of Heaven Cupcakes: Strawberry champagne cupcake
Baker MK O'Haver - MK Bakes: Bread pudding with caramel moonshine sauce
It's such a delicious and amazing event for a great cause. What were your favorite dishes of the evening?