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9th Annual Culinary Competition

Congratulations to the 2009 Culinary Competition Winners!

Interview

Dan King, Channel 3 News, interviews Gary Marshall and Charlie Tucker at the Culinary Competition

The Department of Dining Services held its annual Culinary Olympics on Thursday January 15, 2009. The event took place at the Putnam dining facility located on the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus.

Appetizers
  • 1st Place
    Petite Lamb Chop with Whiskey Foam
    Derek Carlsen
  • 2nd Place
    Butternut Squash and Crabmeat Bisque
    Mike Tolisano
  • 3rd Place
    Crab Cakes with Bleu Cheese Slaw & Spicy Apricot Sauce
    Rick Sauer
Entrée's
  • 1st Place
    Lamb Tagine with Almond Couscous
    Lisa Charbonneau
  • 2nd Place
    Pan Seared Rack of Lamb with Berry Compote
    Stephanie O'Brien
  • 3rd Place
    Tuscan Chicken with White Velouté
    Charlie Tucker
Dessert
  • 1st Place
    Apricot Cannoli Cake
    Jim Buell
  • 2nd Place
    Chocolate Truffles
    Gary Marshall
  • 3rd Place
    Raspberry Cheesecake en pate choux with hazelnut mousse
    Charlie String
Cake Decorating Challenge
  • 1st Place
    Donna Kay
  • 2nd Place
    Angela Clarke
  • 3rd Place
    Frank Cameron
Boiling Point Winners (Tapas)
  • 1st Place - South Campus
    Lisa Charbonneau
    Scott Chapman
    Charlie Strong

    Mini Cajun Shrimp Cake with Honey Remoulade and Microgreens
    Smoked Chicken Stuffed Shrimp with Edamame Puree, Mushroom Brandy Sauce
    Mixed Fruit Empanadilla with Honey Glaze
  • 2nd Place - Buckley
    Carmen Madera
    Bonie Howlett
    Maria Diaz

    Smoked Chicken Salad
    Spanish Shrimp Empanadas
    Berry Ice Cream
  • 3rd Place - Union Stret Market
    Rick Sauer
    Katie Dumas
    Jen Perugini

    Edamame Salad in Napa Cabbage Cup
    Smoked Chicken Empanada with Blueberry Port Sauce
    Pan Seared Citrus Shrimp Skewer on a bed of Root Vegetable Puree

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