Here is the dinner menu for the evening, as provided by the White House. [Photo from Wikipedia and as reported by The New York Times.]
The food
First Course
Garden Vegetable Velouté
Hearts of Palm
Toasted Shallots
Micro Mint
The first course offers delicate garden herb velouté, silken and aromatic, complemented by a refreshing hearts of palm salad. Finished with crisp toasted shallots and a whisper of micro mint for brightness and contrast.
Second Course
Spring Herbed Ravioli
Ricotta Cheese
Morels
Parmesan Emulsion
The second course is made of a handcrafted spring herb ravioli, featuring herbs from the White House Kitchen Garden, generously filled with creamy ricotta, earthy morels, gently dressed in a light Parmesan emulsion, which enhances the essence of the dish.
Third Course
Dover Sole Meunière
Potato Pavé
Spring Ramps
Snow Peas
Parsley Oil
The third course is made of a classic Dover sole meunière, expertly prepared and bathed in a nutty brown butter. The fish is accompanied by tender spring ramps, sweet snow peas, layered potatoes pavé, and a vibrant parsley oil for a refined, seasonal finish.
Dessert
White House Honey & Vanilla Bean Crémeux
Flourless Chocolate Gâteau
Almond Joconde
Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
