Vikan Academy Seasonal Menu: Autumn
Autumn Menu
Autumn’s crisp air and vibrant foliage call for warm, rich, and comforting flavors, incorporating mushrooms, squash, nuts, and slow-cooked meats.Breakfast
- Autumn Harvest Porridge – Creamy chestnut and fig porridge served with warm pumpkin spice croissants, topped with caramelized Blazeberry or Black Heart Plum chunks.
- Black Heart & Solgrain Porridge – Warm, spiced porridge with caramelized Black Heart Plum chunks.
- Lunasprout Hash with Poached Eggs – Roasted Lunasprout, caramelized onions, and soft poached eggs.
- Pumpkin & Duskleaf Scones – Savory scones infused with nutmeg and Duskleaf Greens.
Lunch
- Pomegranate-Glazed Duck – Roasted duck with a rich, tangy pomegranate glaze.
- Velvety Butternut Squash Soup – A smooth, comforting soup made with roasted butternut squash and served with toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Pear & Blue Cheese Salad – Fresh pears paired with creamy blue cheese, topped with toasted walnuts. Choice of grilled chicken, seared steak, or pan-seared salmon.
- Lantern Gourd Bisque – Creamy soup with hints of nutmeg, paired with warm bread.
- Seared Duck Salad with Frostberries – Thinly sliced duck breast over mixed greens with Frostberries and balsamic glaze.
- Ember Pepper & Mushroom Tart – Buttery pastry filled with mushrooms, Ember Pepper, and cheese.
Dinner
- Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs – Tender, slow-cooked short ribs in a rich red wine reduction.
- Truffle-Infused Risotto – Creamy, rich risotto delicately flavored with fragrant truffle oil and finished with a touch of Parmesan.
- Miso-Glazed Black Cod – Succulent black cod glazed with savory miso, served alongside a medley of roasted root vegetables.
- Roast Venison with Nightshade Truffle Mash – Tender venison with truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
- Spiced Solgrain Pilaf with Grilled Chicken – Warm, comforting pilaf with toasted nuts and golden raisins.
- Azure Salt-Baked Salmon – Fresh salmon encrusted with Azure Salt and slow-baked, served with steamed greens.
Desserts
- Maple Crème Brûlée – Silky custard infused with rich maple syrup, finished with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust.
- Persimmon Pudding – A dense, spiced pudding made with ripe persimmons, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, served with a dollop of cream.
- Roasted Chestnuts with Honey – Smoky, fire-roasted chestnuts drizzled with golden honey for a sweet and nutty seasonal treat.
- Black Heart Plum & Frostberry Tart – A golden, buttery tart filled with a luscious blend of Black Heart Plum and Frostberry compote, offering a perfect balance of rich sweetness and tart brightness, finished with a delicate glaze and crystalized sugar.
Drinks
- Spiced Chai Tea – A fragrant blend of black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, steeped to perfection and served with a touch of honey.
- Spiced Sunburst Citrine Cider – Warm citrus cider infused with cinnamon.
- Nightshade Truffle Hot Cocoa – A luxuriously dark hot cocoa infused with rare nightshade truffles, creating a rich, velvety drink with an enchanting depth of flavor.
Item type
Consumable, Food / Drink
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