Chef’s Corner

We have a new upgraded menu for our concessions. Some of the new items are NY Strip Steak Sandwich, Garlic & Herb Fish & Chips, Fresh Fried Potato Chips, Jambalaya, Chicken Fingers, Homestyle Chicken Salad Sandwich, Reese’s & Oreo Pies. Spring is finally here and with the beautiful weather Alabama is known for. Here is a great spring salad.

Shrimp & Papaya Salad

Chef Scott Berg

Serves 6

    1 Lb 26/30 Size Shrimp Peel and Devein.

    1 Oz Olive Oil

    2 TblsFresh Squeezed Lime Juice

    1 Ea Lime Zest Only.

    1 Ea Jalapeno Pepper FreshMinced.

    1 TspSalt

    1 Ea Papaya Peel and Dice.

    ½ Ea Red Onion Cut into Rings.

    2 StalksCelery Slice Thin.

    1 BunchWatercress

    1 BunchCilantro Whole Leaves

    3 Oz Cashews Rough Chop.

Peel and Devein shrimp and cook in steamer or boiling water and cool down rapidly.

Make dressing with olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno, lime zest, salt and pepper.

Cut fruit and vegetables and add to cooked shrimp.

Dress well and adjust seasonings.

Top with cashews.


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Praise for Five Star

October 3, 2005 -

Dear Elizabeth,

On behalf of the Classic Events, Inc. and Ross Bridge, thank you for helping to make our 2005 Parade of Homes Kickoff party an overwhelming success. Once again you have outdone yourself!

The food was not only delicious, but beautifully displayed, and the menu perfectly complemented our theme. You are consistently a joy to work with and I thoroughly appreciate your special effort and attention to detail. Your staff is always helpful and courteous and it's obvious that each of them shared the goal of serving a perfect event!

I've heard nothing but compliments about the Parade Kickoff party - you truly did an outstanding job!

Kindest Regards,

Audrey Alverson
Classic Events, Inc.


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