advice on dessert

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Mia said:

Hi all,

I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can you let me know what you think? This is the
main menu: App: caponata and sardinian flatbread First:
soupe au pistou Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and
ciabatta bread, grilled; swiss chard with cannelini beans;
roasted fennel with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives,
garlic and olive oil.

I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert. These are my two choices: roasted pears with
chianti and parmesano-reggiano or chocolate and whole
orange pudding. I couldn't find a photo of the chocolate
dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to me)
but you can read the recipe here to get an idea about it:
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html

I'd go with the chocolate and orange pudding; my thinking is
that the pear dessert sort of carries on the theme of
produce with garnish, while the chocolate orange pudding
will make a nice contrast.

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Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can

you

Quoted message said:

let me know what you think? This is the main menu: App:
caponata and sardinian flatbread First: soupe au pistou
Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and ciabatta bread,
grilled; swiss chard with cannelini beans; roasted
fennel with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives, garlic and
olive oil.

I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert. These are my two choices: roasted pears with
chianti and parmesano-reggiano or chocolate and whole
orange pudding. I couldn't find a photo of the

chocolate

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dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to me)
but you can read the recipe here to get an idea about it:
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html

TIA for your opinions! Mia

What a nice menu.

As far as the dessert goes - I think the steamed pudding
will be just fine. Overall it does not look too heavy also I
like the orange chocolate combination. Ice cream/whipped
cream on the pudding? I wonder how the recipe would work
substituting Gran Marnier for the milk?

Dimitri

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: In article <[email hidden]>, "Mia"
: <[email hidden]> wrote:
:
: > Hi all,
: >
: > I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can you
: > let me know what you think? This is the main menu: App:
: > caponata and sardinian flatbread First: soupe au pistou
: > Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and ciabatta bread,
grilled; swiss chard
: > with cannelini beans; roasted fennel with cherry
: > tomatoes,
garlic, olives,
: > garlic and olive oil.
: >
: > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
: > dessert.
These are my
: > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
parmesano-reggiano or
: > chocolate and whole orange pudding. I couldn't find
: > a photo
of the chocolate
: > dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to
: > me) but
you can read
: > the recipe here to get an idea about it:
: >
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html
:
: I'd go with the chocolate and orange pudding; my
: thinking is
that the
: pear dessert sort of carries on the theme of produce with
garnish, while
: the chocolate orange pudding will make a nice contrast.
===========

LOL - which is *why* I thought the exact opposite! I'd go
with the pears because of the meal being a bit on the
rich/heavy side... the pears would be lighter than a cakey-
pudding and yet would have a lovely savory 'edge' to it. Of
course, the glutton in me says "BOTH"!!

I truly think either would be wonderful but my first choice
would be the pears. Orrrrrr, maybe just orange slices with
chocolate leaves or curls... Sorry. I also, like chocolate
and oranges together.

<whistle> Tough but very good choices either way.

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Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply

Mia, I would go with the pears (but maybe a slightly
sweet preparation, minus the wine and cheese) over the
orange chocolate pudding. I really dislike chocolate w/
orange, though.

Your meal sounds wonderful, but I don't think chocolate
(even w/o the orange) sounds right after all of the robust
flavors in that meal. I think my palate would be done, and
I'd enjoy something fruity, a little sweet, and creamy.

The pudding does sound interesting, though. Have you made
it before?

Chris

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Mia, I would go with the pears (but maybe a slightly
sweet preparation, minus the wine and cheese) over the
orange chocolate pudding. I really dislike chocolate w/
orange, though.

Your meal sounds wonderful, but I don't think chocolate
(even w/o the orange) sounds right after all of the robust
flavors in that meal. I

think

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my palate would be done, and I'd enjoy something fruity, a
little sweet,

and

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creamy.

The pudding does sound interesting, though. Have you made
it before?

Chris

Hi Chris,

No, I haven't made the pudding before -- but it sounded like
a rich and wonderful dessert to me, and somewhat different
from the usual chocolate mousse or cake. I can see from the
responses, though, that a liking for chocolate with oranges
seems to be a specific taste that varies from person ... so
I might lean towards the pears if the taste is too specific
to please a general audience. I'm going to wait and see if
there are any other responses and then tally up. Thanks for
answering!

Mia

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Hi all,

I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can

you

Quoted message said:

let me know what you think? This is the main menu: App:
caponata and sardinian flatbread First: soupe au pistou
Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and ciabatta bread,
grilled; swiss

chard

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with cannelini beans; roasted fennel with cherry
tomatoes, garlic,

olives,

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garlic and olive oil.

I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert. These are

my

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two choices: roasted pears with chianti and parmesano-
reggiano or chocolate and whole orange pudding. I
couldn't find a photo of the

chocolate

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dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to me)
but you can

read

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the recipe here to get an idea about it: cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html

TIA for your opinions! Mia

What a nice menu.

As far as the dessert goes - I think the steamed pudding
will be just

fine.

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Overall it does not look too heavy also I like the orange
chocolate combination. Ice cream/whipped cream on the
pudding? I wonder how the recipe would work substituting
Gran Marnier for the milk?

Dimitri

Thanks, Dimitri! I'm intrigued by the idea of substituting
Gran Marnier to give the dessert another layer of orange
flavor. I'm curious to see what others think about the
substitution. I'm guessing that the milk (because there is
so little) is there as a default liquid and that you could
probably use any type of liquid. Anyone else?

TY for responding - Mia

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: In article <[email hidden]>, "Mia"
: <[email hidden]> wrote:
:
: > Hi all,
: >
: > I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide
: > on the
dessert -- can you
: > let me know what you think? This is the main menu:
: > App: caponata and sardinian flatbread First: soupe au
: > pistou Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and ciabatta
: > bread,
grilled; swiss chard
: > with cannelini beans; roasted fennel with cherry
: > tomatoes,
garlic, olives,
: > garlic and olive oil.
: >
: > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
: > dessert.
These are my
: > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
parmesano-reggiano or
: > chocolate and whole orange pudding. I couldn't find a
: > photo
of the chocolate
: > dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to
: > me) but
you can read
: > the recipe here to get an idea about it:
: >
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html
:
: I'd go with the chocolate and orange pudding; my
: thinking is
that the
: pear dessert sort of carries on the theme of
: produce with
garnish, while
: the chocolate orange pudding will make a nice contrast.
===========

LOL - which is *why* I thought the exact opposite! I'd go
with the pears because of the meal being a bit on the
rich/heavy side... the pears would be lighter than a cakey-
pudding and yet would have a lovely savory 'edge' to it.
Of course, the glutton in me says "BOTH"!!

I truly think either would be wonderful but my first
choice would be the pears. Orrrrrr, maybe just orange
slices with chocolate leaves or curls... Sorry. I also,
like chocolate and oranges together.

Both desserts would be a lot of work ... but if I did the
pears and then a side plate of chocolate-dipped oranges
(could be done ahead) ... that would go, don't you think?

Thanks! Mia

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<whistle> Tough but very good choices either way.

You said it sister!

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Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply

Mia said:

No, I haven't made the pudding before -- but it sounded
like a rich and wonderful dessert to me, and somewhat
different from the usual chocolate mousse or cake. I can
see from the responses, though, that a liking for
chocolate with oranges seems to be a specific taste that
varies from person ... so I might lean towards the pears
if the taste is too specific to please a general audience.

But ... but ... I can't stand pears!

(laugh) nancy (make both!)

"Mia& Cyndi" <

<snip>
: > : > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert.
: > These are my
: > : > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
: > parmesano-reggiano or
: > : > chocolate and whole orange pudding.
<snip>
: > ===========

<snip>
: > I truly think either would be wonderful but my first
: > choice
would
: > be the pears. Orrrrrr, maybe just orange slices with
chocolate
: > leaves or curls... Sorry. I also, like chocolate and
oranges
: > together.
:
: Both desserts would be a lot of work ... but if I did
: the pears
and then a
: side plate of chocolate-dipped oranges (could be
: done ahead)
... that would
: go, don't you think?
:
: Thanks! Mia
==========
<snip>

Mia, honey, your meal. You do what *you* want to do. LOL

Yeah, I know both would be lots of work and you already will
have plenty to do. I really do think the pears would be best
and really like the option of a plate of oranges on the
side. Personally, I wouldn't even dip them in the chocolate
(read - too much 'extra' work than what you already have
going). Making chocolate curls or chocolate leaves would
take up a little time but would be easier and less fuss in
my mind... The simplest would be to have a large bowl of the
sectioned oranges sprinkle a few chocolate curls over the
dish and a sprig or two of greenery (mint, etc.). Or... just
do the pears. Your menu rocks as is! Don't let my over-
active imagination steer you into more work.
: )

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Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply

Mia said:

Hi all,

I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can you let me know what you think? This is the
main menu: App: caponata and sardinian flatbread First:
soupe au pistou Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and
ciabatta bread, grilled; swiss chard with cannelini beans;
roasted fennel with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives,
garlic and olive oil.

I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert. These are my two choices: roasted pears with
chianti and parmesano-reggiano or chocolate and whole
orange pudding. I couldn't find a photo of the chocolate
dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to me)
but you can read the recipe here to get an idea about it:
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html

TIA for your opinions! Mia

Fresh fruit immediately after the meal and the pudding a
little later with coffee and pastries.

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Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I've decided on my Easter menu but I can't decide on the
dessert -- can you let me know what you think? This is the
main menu: App: caponata and sardinian flatbread First:
soupe au pistou Mains: rosemary skewered monkfish and
ciabatta bread, grilled; swiss chard with cannelini beans;
roasted fennel with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives,
garlic and olive oil.

I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert. These are my two choices: roasted pears with
chianti and parmesano-reggiano or chocolate and whole
orange pudding. I couldn't find a photo of the chocolate
dish to show you (it looks more like a moist cake to me)
but you can read the recipe here to get an idea about it:
cook-cook-Open ↗
book.com/recipes/chocolate_n_orange_pudding.html

TIA for your opinions! Mia

Neither. A meal with such robust flavors deserves a nice
light desert that will cleanse the palate. I wouldwant fruit
sorbet with cookies such as lace cookies or tuiles after
your meal.

Sandi

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"Mia& Cyndi" <

<snip>
: > : > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on
: > : > the
dessert.
: > These are my
: > : > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
: > parmesano-reggiano or
: > : > chocolate and whole orange pudding.
<snip>
: > ===========

<snip>
: > I truly think either would be wonderful but my first
: > choice
would
: > be the pears. Orrrrrr, maybe just orange slices with
chocolate
: > leaves or curls... Sorry. I also, like chocolate and
oranges
: > together.
:
: Both desserts would be a lot of work ... but if I did
: the pears
and then a
: side plate of chocolate-dipped oranges (could be done
: ahead)
... that would
: go, don't you think?
:
: Thanks! Mia
==========
<snip>

Mia, honey, your meal. You do what *you* want to do. LOL

Yeah, I know both would be lots of work and you already
will have plenty to do. I really do think the pears would
be best and really like the option of a plate of oranges
on the side. Personally, I wouldn't even dip them in the
chocolate (read - too much 'extra' work than what you
already have going). Making chocolate curls or chocolate
leaves would take up a little time but would be easier and
less fuss in my mind... The simplest would be to have a
large bowl of the sectioned oranges sprinkle a few
chocolate curls over the dish and a sprig or two of
greenery (mint, etc.). Or... just do the pears. Your menu
rocks as is! Don't let my over-active imagination steer
you into more work.
: )

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Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply>

Cyndi, I think I'm going with the pears. 🙂

Thanks to you and everyone for your advice.

Mia

"Mia" & Cyndi" : >
: > <snip>
: > : > : > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on
: > : > : > the
: > dessert.
: > : > These are my
: > : > : > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
: > : > parmesano-reggiano or
: > : > : > chocolate and whole orange pudding.
: > <snip>
: > : > ===========
:
: Cyndi, I think I'm going with the pears. 🙂
:
: Thanks to you and everyone for your advice.
:
: Mia
:
: =========

Woo-Hoo!! Sounds like a great choice! Have a great time and
we'll drool in the meantime while wishing we could be there!

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"Mia" & Cyndi" : >
: > <snip>
: > : > : > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer
: > : > : > on the
: > dessert.
: > : > These are my
: > : > : > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
: > : > parmesano-reggiano or
: > : > : > chocolate and whole orange pudding.
: > <snip>
: > : > ===========
:
: Cyndi, I think I'm going with the pears. 🙂
:
: Thanks to you and everyone for your advice.
:
: Mia
:
: =========

Woo-Hoo!! Sounds like a great choice! Have a great time
and we'll drool in the meantime while wishing we could
be there!

Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply>

Thanks! I posted the recipes I'm using for my menu at invisible-invisible-Open ↗
jet.net/nosh/ (my website) ... if any of them sounded like
something you might want to make! Have a great holiday ---

Mia

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Cyndi, I think I'm going with the pears. 🙂

Thanks to you and everyone for your advice.

Mia

Maybe you should make the pears for your dinner party
dessert, and then make the pudding the next day...eat the
whole thing by yourself, in pajamas on the couch, while
you bask in the glow of the great party you threw the
night before.

Chris