Earth Café: Earth Café Lunch Menu for Thursday, March 29, 2012

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

TODAY'S GOOGLE FOODLES

 Lentil

Lentils, a Small but Nutritionally Mighty Member of the Legume Family, Are a Very Good Source of Cholesterol-lowering Fiber. Not Only Do Lentils Help Lower Cholesterol, They Are of Special Benefit in Managing Blood-sugar Disorders Since Their High Fiber Content Prevents Blood Sugar Levels From Rising Rapidly After a Meal. Health Magazine Has Selected Lentils as One of the Five Healthiest Foods

HEALTH CHALLENGE VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

 Polenta and Wild Rice

 Mixed Vegetables

HEALTH CHALLENGE "NON" VEGETARIAN COMPOSED PLATE

 Polenta and Wild Rice

 Mixed Vegetables

 Hake Fillet with Sun Dried Olive Crust, Basil Oil and Asparagus

 Lentil Alla Siciliana

MENU THEME

 Mediterranean Day

TODAY'S MENU

** Mixed Vegetables

Cooking Method: Grilled

** Lentil Alla Siciliana

Olives, Capers, Tomato, Basil and Garlic

Cooking Method: Boiled

* Egg Frittata with Basque Style Stewed Pepper and Fennel Gazpacho Sauce

Wholemeal Flour, Paprika, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Dill and White Wine

Cooking Method: Baked

 Hake Fillet Gratin with Basil Oil and Asparagus

Mozzarella, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Herbs and Vinegar

Cooking Method: Baked

** Mediterranean Style Cous Cous with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Tomato, Onion, Courgette and Sweetcorn

Cooking Method: Steamed

 Flame Grilled Lamb Ćevapčići with Yogurt and Mint Chutney

Garlic, Paprika and Oregano

CHEF'S SPECIAL

** Polenta and Wild Rice

 Steamed Panga

ON THE SIDE

** Vegetable Platter

SERVED WITH GREEN PESTO, GARLIC MAYO (EGG) AND TOMATO AND BASIL DIP(DAIRY) ON THE SIDE

PIZZAS OF THE DAY

* Pizza Acapulco

Whole Wheat Dough, Homemade Tomato Sauce (Garlic), Mozzarella, Spinach, Pepper, Fresh Tomato, Onion, Sweetcorn and Mushroom

 Pizza Hawaiian

Homemade Tomato Sauce (Garlic), Mozzarella, Pineapple, Ham and Cheddar Cheese

* Wholemeal Garlic Bread

Mozzarella and Garlic

* Garlic Bread

Garlic and Mozzarella

SUSHI

 Mixed Shellfish Futomaki with Broccoli, Beans Sprouts, Cucumber Mango and Mangetout

Sweet Chilli, Sriracha Sauce, 7 Spices, Lime and Honey

 Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sakamaki with Sesame Seeds

Chives

[R] Salmon Poki

Passion Fruit, Garlic, Chilli, Cashew Nuts and Soy Sauce

 Mackerel Hoso Maki

** Asparagus and Wild Rice Nigiri

** Carrot and Red Cabbage Maki with Sesame Seeds

TOSSED SALADS

** Mixed Vegan Cheese

* Wine Cheese

* Blue Cheese

 Parsley and Lemon Cod

 Anchovies

 Chicken

 Chorizo

SALAD DRESSINGS

** Balsamic Vinegar

** Olive Oil

** Balsamic and Olive Oil

* Honey Dressing

Mustard

* Lemon Mayo

Mayonnaise and Vinegar

SOUP

** Crunchy Sweetcorn and Garden Vegetables Soup with Bulgur

Mixed Vegetables and Veg Stock

 Broccoli, Fresh Tomato and Cheddar Cheese Soup with Roasted Chicken

Potato, Cream and Parsley

DESSERT

* Raspberry Cheesecake

COMPOTE

** Rhubarb Compote

DRINK OF THE DAY

** Mongolian Strawberry Drink

Orange, Strawberry and Carrot