Earth Café: Earth Café Lunch Menu for Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Executive Chef: Alin Gavril
Sous Chef: Rafal Bugajski
Lunch hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm

TODAY'S GOOGLE FOODLES

Quinoa

Although Not a Common Item in Most Kitchens Today, Quinoa Is an Amino Acid-rich (Protein) Seed That Has a Fluffy, Creamy, Slightly Crunchy Texture and a Somewhat Nutty Flavor When Cooked. Quinoa Is Available in Your Local Health Food Stores Throughout the Year.Most Commonly Considered a Grain, Quinoa Is Actually a Relative of Leafy Green Vegetables Like Spinach and Swiss Chard. It Is a Recently Rediscovered Ancient "Grain" Once Considered "the Gold of the Incas."

HEALTH CHALLENGE VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

Stir Fried Saffron Quinoa with Carrot and Garden Pea

Broccoli

Eggplant Rollatini with Tofu and Salsa Verde

HEALTH CHALLENGE "NON" VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

Stir Fried Saffron Quinoa with Carrot and Garden Pea

Broccoli

Char Grilled Filet of Cod with Balsamic Glaze and Piquillo Scallion Salad

MENU THEME

Giada De Laurentis

TODAY'S MENU

**Stir Fried Saffron Quinoa with Carrot and Garden Pea

**Eggplant Rollatini with Tofu and Salsa Verde

Tomato, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic, Oregano, Paprika, Oat Flakes, Mint and Vegan Yogurt

**Broccoli

*Pizzetta Di Spaghetti with Caramelized Onion and Goat's Cheese

Butter, Wholemeal Flour, Onion, Ricotta Cheese, Nutmeg, Egg and Parmesan

Char Grilled Fillet of Cod with Balsamic Glaze and Piquillo Scallion Salad

Balsamic, Red Wine, Brown Sugar, Scallion and Mixed Herbs

Pan Fried Escalope of Turkey with Black Olives and Fresh Tomato Salsa

Flour, Lemon, Orange, Chicken Stock and Butter

CHEF'S SPECIAL

**Polenta with Barley

Mussels

PIZZAS OF THE DAY

*Pizza Quattro Formaggi

Whole Wheat Flour, Homemade Tomato Sauce (Garlic), Mozzarella, Parmesan, Taleggio and Brie Cheese

Pizza La Spezia

Homemade Arrabiata Sauce (Black Olives, Tomato, Onion, Bacon, Chilli), Mozzarella, Pancetta, Crispy Onion and Balsamic Onion

**Vegetable Focaccia

Whole Wheat Dough, Mixed Vegetables and Garlic

SUSHI

[R]Fresh Salmon and Mangetout Maki

California Sakamaki with Sesame Seeds

Spicy Shellfish Futomaki with Cucumber, Leek, Spring Onion, Red Pepper and Orange Masago

Chilli, Sriracha Sauce, Dill and Lime Juice

Mackerel Hoso Maki

**Asparagus Nigiri

**Beetroot and Apple Sauce Maki with Sesame Seeds

TOSSED SALADS

**Red Vegan Cheese

*Creamy Cranberry Cheese

*Mozzarella Cheese with Mixed Herbs

Prawn with Parsley and Lemon

Chicken

Chilli and Soy Sauce

Bacon

Seafood Salad

SALAD DRESSINGS

*Yogurt and Dill Dressing

Low Fat Yogurt and Lemon

**Sweet Chilli Dressing

Mustard

**Balsamic Vinegar

**Olive Oil

**Balsamic and Olive Oil

**French Dressing

Mustard and Vinegar

*Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice and Vinegar

SOUP

**Fresh Tomato, Black Olives and Roasted Pepper Soup

Carrot, Onion, Dill and Veg Stock

Caraway Cabbage Soup with Mushroom and Grilled Chicken

Chicken Stock, Cream and Wholemeal Pasta

DESSERT

*Chocolate Fudge Gateaux

COMPOTE

**Cherry Compote

DRINK OF THE DAY

**Multivitamin Juice

Apple, Carrot, Orange and Pineapple

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