Gala Overview • Sponsorship Information • Online Auction and Program • Program & List of Sponsors
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Menu for Saguaro & Mountain Lion Sponsors
Exclusive, limited in-person dinner on the grounds of the Desert Museum
—oO Appetizers Oo—
Shrimp Ceviche
Marinated Shrimp / Cilantro / Lime / Red Bell Pepper / Fluted Cucumber
Chicharron Arepas
Mini Masa Cake stuffed with Chicharron Verde
Purple Potato Rounds
Lemon Creme Fraiche / Caviar
Watermelon Jicama Skewers
Watermelon / Jicama / Micro Mint / Lime / Tajin
—oO Ensalada y Sopas Oo—
Local Field Green Salad
Butter Lettuce / Radicchio / Mache / Cucumber / Ribbons / Roasted Heirloom Tomato / Green Valley Pecans / Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Mesquite Smoked Carrot Bisque
Chipotle Oil / Cumin Crema / Toasted Pepitas
—oO Entrée Oo—
Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Cotija & Chorizo
Chili Rojo Borderlaise Sauce / Chipotle-Parsnip Purée / Cumin Roasted Heirloom Rainbow Carrots / Fennel Confit
-or-
Ancho Spiced Grilled Chicken
Chipotle-Parsnip Purée / Watermelon Radish/Beet/Orange Slaw / Pickled Cholla Bud-Roasted Corn Salsa / Micro Cilantro / Chimichurri
-or-
Southwest Vegetable Tamale with Azteca Sauce
Spinach / Mushroom / Corn / Chipotle-Parsnip Purée / Purple Peruvian Potato Brava / Green Chili Braised Kale
—oO Postres Oo—
Chocolate Ancho Mesquite Torte
Cinnamon Mocha Buttercream / Tequila Lime
Macerated Berries / Pistachio Brittle
Lime Mousse
Prickly Pear Gelée / Tequila Macerated Berries
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Pick-up or Delivery Menu for Bobcat Sponsors:
Arrangements will be made directly for pick-up or delivery
Taco Bar
Ancho Chicken -or- Beef Carnitas -or Vegan Calabacitas
La Tortilla Corn Tortillas / Rice / Beans / Chips / Pico de Gallo
Tamale
Choice of Beef Red Chile Tamale
-or- Southwest Veggie Tamale
with mushrooms, organic spinach, corn, and red chile salsa (Vegan)
Salad
Elote Corn Salad with Cotija
Dessert
Chocolate Ancho Mesquite Torte
Cinnamon Mocha Buttercream / Tequila Lime
Macerated Berries / Pistachio Brittle
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