Category Archives: pasta

Sunday Supper: Pithy. And Peachy!

Sunday Supper. Peachy idea.   Celebrating summertime bounty. Chilled Melon Soup Peach and Mint Caprese Salad Tagliatelle with Fresh Corn Pesto Limoncello Gelato The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. … Continue reading

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Summer go-withs: salads and pasta

Summer go-withs. The simplicity of salads and pasta… …enhanced by summery bounty.  Classics with a twist. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great finds for great summer menus. Does your restaurant refresh menu covers seasonally? Or with trends, the necessity to … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: white hot cool summer nights

Sunday Suppers. A touch of sublime sophistication. Light and bright as summer sunshine. But still sizzling simplicity… for those white hot cool summer nights… Antipasti Salad White Cheddar Crostini White Lasagna Cupcakes White Chocolate Panna Cotta The Menu Shoppe has … Continue reading

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Eggs-quisite Eggs

Eggs-quisite eggs. Poached eggs are trending these days and not just for breakfast anymore. A bevy of sophisticate fare is now crowned with a must-have poached egg. Dinner and Supper savvy. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… trending finds for … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: earthy, but elegant

Sunday Suppers… Earthy…but elegant… chanterelles, porcini and pistachios. Crostini.  Timbales.  Pasta.  Poached Fruit. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. Corn and Chanterelle Crostini Timbale of Couscous with Pistachio, Scallions … Continue reading

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Orzo Wizardry

Orzo Wizardry. Those teeny rice-shaped pasta pellets. So fabulous for small plate timbales, soups, salads or quick risotto. Ideal for summery menus for the versatility. Quicker than clicking those ruby red heels–presto! Orzo wizardry in a blink. The Menu Shoppe … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: casual simplicity…rustic dazzle

Sunday Suppers. The  casual simplicity of it. But still some rustic dazzle. Antipasti. Crostini.  Linguine. …and don’t forget the gelato. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. Herb Roasted Olives … Continue reading

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Truffled Dreams…

Celebrating Truffles… Truffe.   Tartufo. Although the finest finds are usually associated with the French Périgord province or the Italian Piedmont region, there’s also domestic harvesting in the NW Oregon region  and southern pecan climes. A dream.  A fantasy menu.  Ambrosia.  Aphrodisiac. However…envisage … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Lasagna!

Sunday Suppers. Great for a gathering. Why not feature a “buffet” with a few varieties of lasagna? Add some antipasti + salad +  rustic loaves + fabulous company. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus. Artichoke … Continue reading

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A classic favorite: Linguine and Clams

A classic favorite: Linguine and Clams. A few fresh ideas…ideal for daily specials or weekly specials… especially displayed on our LED Board. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus. Try fresh flavored linguine and pastas in squid … Continue reading

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