Did you know that it is a British royal wedding tradition for chefs to name dishes after the bride? And that the menu is always written in French? I’d never know what I was eating!
Princess Diana’s dish was titled: suprême de volaille princesse de galle. Any guesses as to what that is?
A chicken breast stuffed with lamb mousse, wrapped in brioche, and garnished with asparagus tips and Madeira sauce. Apparently there are no pictures on this dish in existence (that I could find), but it sounds fantastically decadent!
I wonder what Kate’s will be… something light, veggie-based? Or something beefy?
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Enough about Kate’s food! My nourishment is far more important. 
A creative “salad” is my favorite (aside from chocolate cake). You can toss lettuce with virtually anything – veggies, grains, meats, eggs, legumes, cheeses, fruits…the list goes on.
Clarification: it may be a little weird tossed with ice cream… but it’s unlikely I would turn it down.
My salad of choice last night was a sweet-salty-spicy combo.
- Arugula
- Cantaloupe
- Roaring 40s blue cheese
- Indian spiced chickpeas
I tossed it all with a little olive oil, lemon, and pepper. It didn’t need much.
Indian spices pair really well with fruit. The salty-spiciness complements the fruit’s sweetness. Like when you sprinkle watermelon with salt.
These roasted chickpeas can be eaten alone (and may want to be alone to lick your fingers), but they are versatile. Add crunch and unexpected flavor to salads, Greek yogurt, sautes… eat them instead of chips with your lunchtime wrap!
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Indian-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 C chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- S+P, to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine. Spread evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 mins, tossing half way through. The chickpeas are done once they begin turning dark brown.
Remove from oven and serve immediately, or allow to cool completely and store in airtight container.
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What dish would the chef at your royal wedding name for you? Mine would involve arugula, a fruit (maybe blackberries?), nuts, and some kind of spicy meat substance. And chocolate. 
Your salad looks sooo yummy,
I am not totally sure what I would want my dish to be – but something with salmon. I loove salmon!
Umm…I’m making those chickpeas this week! How delicious! And I’m not sure what my dish would be called, but it would definitely involve paneer in a rich cream sauce…with a side of fluffy naan!
My favorite salad combination right now is mixed greens (or any lettuce, really), dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bleu cheese! I think I ate it three lunches in a row this last week!
Yum! I love sunflower seeds.
Mmm, sweet + salty + spicy sounds delish!!! I never knew the menu was in French.. crazy!
I love roasted chickpeas! And your spices are just wonderful! Garam Masala AND Cinnamon! Count me in!
Is Roaring 40’s strong? I’m not a fan of strong bleu cheeses. I REALLY like Maytag.
not terribly. i think it’s perfect to pair with other items – it’s really good with olive cookies too!
Eh, I’m trying to figure out if I read “bacon ice cream” correctly or not. Bacon+ice cream. I am officially mind-blown.
Check out to Morelli’s – sometimes they have maple-bacon ice cream. Delish.
I will do this for 2 reasons: 1. You just said to. 2. I’m not sure I have the mental capacity to envision what these two would taste like were they to be combined. Believe me when I say I am trying.
I’m going to have to try this flavor for roasted chick peas. So very tasty.