Third Thursday at the Shillito presented by Frisch’s — March 2012

***ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR COOKING WITH CAITLIN’S THIRD THURSDAY MARCH 2012 IS CLOSED. MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US AT APRIL’S EVENT BY REGISTERING HERE.*** Join us for a Frisch’s kind of delicious Third Thursday. The Big Boy himself has repackaged and reintroduced his famous homemade sauces, and it is our great honor to showcase them in a special menu designed by Caitlin.  As we enter local Fish Fry season, you can look forward to some tartar sauce inspiration, some delectably-dressed dishes, and maybe even a special appearance by everybody’s favorite crushed ice. Register now.

Here are just a few pictures from our mouth-watering event with Frisch’s (recipe links below):

Individual “wedge” salads with homemade tomato jam, red onion-breadcrumbs, and Frisch’s Big Boy Bleu Cheese Dressing.

Frisch’s Big Boy Ranch-marinated chicken wings, twice fried, with a shot of Caitlin’s homemade hot sauce.

You ready for this? It’s PORK ON A FORK. Those are slices of Frisch’s Big Boy Ranch-Roasted pork tenderloin served with a slice of cucumber and a little salt and pepper. So simple, so YUM.

Handmade tuna ravioli stuffed with a roasted grape tomato and decorated with a white wine-Frisch’s Big Boy Tartar Sauce sauce (you read that right, and yes, it was goo-oood)

Dried figs reconstituted in red wine with black pepper, honey, and Frisch’s Big Boy Bleu Cheese Dressing

Cheesecake made with Frisch’s Big Boy Coleslaw Dressing (instead of sour cream), and served on top smashed berries

Sweet arancini: rice pudding balls made with Frisch’s Big Boy Coleslaw Dressing, stuffed with dark chocolate, pan-fried, and served on top cardamom-orange marmalade

What: Cooking with Caitlin’s Third Thursday presented by Frisch’s
When: March 15th from 7pm – 9pm EST
Where: Downtown Cincinnati – THE LOFTS AT SHILLITO PLACE, 151 West Seventh Street
Who: YOU and all of our hungry foodie friends
RSVP: So that we can properly plan for your arrival, please be sure to RSVP by clicking on the Third Thursday you would like to attend, and paying via PayPal.

Menu: Caitlin shines brightest when creativity is called for. We’re confident the Big Boy is proud of the menu we served below:

Wedge Salads with Tomato Jam, Red Onion Breadcrumbs, and Frisch’s Bleu Cheese Dressing
Frisch’s Ranch-Marinated Twice-Fried Chicken Wings with Homemade Hot Sauce
Beef Consomme with Frisch’s Tartar Sauce Foam and a Rye Crouton

Homemade Tuna Ravioli with White Wine-Tartar Sauce Sauce
Frisch’s Ranch Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cucumber
Steak Salad Sandwich with Candied Pecan Spread

Coleslaw Cheesecake with Smashed Fresh Berries
Sweet Rice Arancini with Orange-Cardamom Sauce
Reconstituted Figs with Frisch’s Bleu Cheese Dressing

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We are very proud that Francis Ford Coppola Wines provides the delicious wine each month. A perfect complement to Caitlin’s culinary whimsy. Thank you, Francis Ford Coppola Wines.

And we are also quite proud of our digs. Thank you, thank you, Towne Properties for hosting us!