food On The arts & entertainment vONG 1-1 U4 Menu FINE CHINESE DINING "A wonderful adventure in fine dining - - Danny Raskin Fourth of July food with a twist. VIETNAMESE BAN MI SALAD Ban mi is usually made as a sandwich, served on soft buns. I like to deconstruct it as a salad and keep it vegetarian. It's a wow salad. Salad: 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 2 cups shredded cabbage 2 cups grated carrot 2 cups diced, seeded cucumber 1 cup thinly sliced radishes '/2 cup chopped mint '/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves '/2 cup very thinly sliced red or Bermuda onion (optional) 3 scallions (green onions), chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, minced salt and pepper to taste Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 'A cup fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk together dressing ingre- dients, and add the dressing to the salad to taste (start with half the dressing). Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Makes 6 or more servings. CHEESY FOIL-BAKED REDSKIN POTATOES 3 lbs. redskin potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onions 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper Sauce: 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco Garnish: 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish 'A cup chopped chives or scal- lions, white and green parts On a clean surface, cut 2 large lengths of heavy-duty foil. Arrange the potatoes in the center of the foil. Add the bell pepper and onions, and drizzle with the butter and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss gently with your hands. Lift the edges of the foil, and gather them toward the center to create a loose "packet:' Place the packet on the grill, and cook for 30-40 min- utes, until the potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, mix the sour cream and hot sauce in a medium bowl until smooth. Add enough water to "thin" the mixture to a thinner sauce. Open the packet, and carefully transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Drizzle with the sour cream sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve with the chives sprinkled over. Makes 6 or more servings. CORN, TOMATO BASIL SALAD 6 cups fresh cooked or thawed frozen corn kernels 4 cups diced, seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil % cup olive oil % cup red wine vinegar kosher salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients, and toss well. Makes 6 servings. GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA 1 head cauliflower, about 2 lbs. % cup melted butter or extra- virgin olive oil kosher salt and pepper to taste smoked paprika to taste Preheat grill or barbecue to medi- um-heat. Use a small sharp knife to cut the core away from the bottom of the cauliflower. Brush the cauliflower with the butter or olive oil. Wrap the uncut cauliflower in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Grill over medium heat about 40-60 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, unwrap and season light- ly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, and serve. Makes 6 servings. 401 Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner Catering and carryout available Gift certificates 27925 Orchard Lake Rd., North of 12 Mile, Farmington Hills 248-489-2280 www.honghuafinedining.com Come in and experience great service and a relaxing environment! JESSICA UINN WELCOMES YOU! FREE :HALF OFF Ha i rcut and Blow Dry 1 Haircut and Blow Dry SA1/ HMO (COLOR/DESIGN) L S o Ew RV IJIT C Es E WITH ($40 and up) Value Value $40 ; JESSICA ONLY Pravana Smoothing Treatment New clients or returning clients after 6 months. With coupon, not valid ' with other offers. Expires 8/06/14. I In Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes 248.669.1910 I I May be extra charge for I longer hair. New clients or I returning clients after 6 months. I With coupon, not valid with other offers. Expires 8/06/14. Men's Haircuts I Call for consultation. 6171 Haggerty Rd West Bloomfield $20 JESSICA ONLY Blow Dry JESSICA ONLY New clients or returning clients after 6 months. With coupon, not valid with other offers. Expires 8/06/14. $ 10 1 JESSICA ONLY New clients or returning clients after 6 months. With coupon, not valid with other offers. Expires 8/06/14. Your "Day-or Event Coordinator Taking the stress out of Weddings & Bar/Bat Mitzvahs since 1994 Pat Blackwell, Owner You have done the planning, now enjoy the party and leave the details to us. Our trained and experienced "Red Coat Ladies" will help you relax and enjoy your celebration with complete confidence. Your Red Coat Lady is totally ready to oversee all aspects of the day. She is prepared to handle any situation - both expected and unexpected. Day of the Party Management for Weddings es Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Party Assufance The Red Coat Ladies 248-496-4572 wwwpartywurance.com ❑ Like us on Facebook facebook.com/PartyAssurance All recipes © Annabel Cohen 2014; annabelonthemenu@gmail.com . June 26 • 2014 61 I I I