Description:Jet-black noodles infused with activated charcoal and coconut milk, tossed in a tangy mango-sesame glaze. Topped with chili crisp. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Tomato Jam & Brie Donuts
Description:Savory-sweet yeast donuts filled with melty brie and tangy homemade tomato jam. A bistro meets carnival vibe. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Caramelized Onion Ice Cream with Black Pepper Honey Swirl
Description:Yes, it’s weird. But it slaps. Deeply caramelized onions get blended into a creamy base and swirled with spicy honey. Sweet, savory, a little smoky, and very chef-y. Ingredients: Pros: […]
Wasabi Pea Crusted Cauliflower Wings
Description:Crispy baked or air-fried cauliflower bites coated in crushed wasabi peas and panko, served with a soy-maple glaze for dipping. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Pickle-Brined Fried Halloumi Bites
Description:Halloumi cheese soaked in pickle juice, then dredged and fried till crispy on the outside, melty on the inside. Served with a dill-yogurt dip. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Ink-Black Pasta with Lemon Ricotta and Pistachios
Description:Squid ink pasta served with a dollop of lemony ricotta and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. It’s creamy, nutty, and mysteriously elegant. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Charred Corn Pancakes with Spicy Maple Drizzle
Description:Corn fritter meets fluffy pancake — with whole charred corn kernels, scallions, and a hot maple drizzle that brings sweet heat. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches (with Herbed Crackers & Goat Cheese Ice Cream)
Description:A savory spin on dessert: goat cheese and honey ice cream pressed between crispy rosemary-parmesan crackers. Sweet, tangy, salty, and herbaceous. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Banana Peel “Pulled Pork” Sliders
Description:Waste not! Banana peels are shredded, marinated, and cooked to resemble pulled pork, then served on mini buns with slaw. Ingredients: Pros: Cons:
Chestnut & Mushroom Risotto-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description:Hearty roasted bell peppers filled with a creamy risotto made from mushrooms, chestnuts, and fresh thyme. Ingredients: Pros: Cons: