Heart of Florida United Way

Heart of Florida United Way Chef’s Gala happening on May 10 will feature exquisite cuisine from more than 20 of Central Florida’s top chefs. Each bite will be paired with fine wines, live music and a silent auction. Chef’s Gala is historically United Way’s largest fundraiser for education, income, health and basic needs programs, which serve thousands of Central Floridians in dire need and also recognized as the region’s premier food and wine-pairing event that everyone must attend while helping our community.

I was invited by Heart of Florida United Way to preview the menu that will be offered at Chef’s Gala event prior to the May 10 event being held at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot® World Showplace.

Here are few of the bites that the menu will include:

Spicy Florida Shellfish Cioppino with Smoked Paprika Rouille and Saffron Croutons #ChefsGala — Spicy Florida Shellfish Cioppino with Smoked Paprika Rouille and Saffron Croutons

Spicy Florida Shellfish Cioppino with Smoked Paprika Rouille and Saffron Croutons. Dish prepared by Chef Jared Gross from Napa Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Poached Maine Lobster Truffled Brioche with Garlic Aioli, Primo Garden Chives and Crispy Buttermilk-Malt Vinegar Marinated Shallots #ChefsGala — Poached Maine Lobster Truffled Brioche with Garlic Aioli, Primo Garden Chives and Crispy Buttermilk-Malt Vinegar Marinated Shallots

Poached Maine Lobster Truffled Brioche with Garlic Aioli, Primo Garden Chives and Crispy Buttermilk-Malt Vinegar Marinated Shallots. Dish prepared by Chef Gilberto Ramirez from Primo by Melissa Kelly at Grande Lakes Orlando.

Slow-braised Pork Shank on Parmesan Grits with Shrimp and Sausage #ChefsGala — Slow-braised Pork Shank on Parmesan Grits with Shrimp and Sausage

Slow-braised Pork Shank on Parmesan Grits with Shrimp and Sausage. Dish created by Chef Greg Richie from Thornton Park Restaurant Group.

Desserts for the Chefs Gala #ChefsGala — Desserts for the Chefs Gala

Milk Chocolate Crémeux with Mojito Concoction on Almond Rocher. Dessert created by Pastry Chef Andreas Born from Disney’s Hollywood Studios Bakery.

Taste all these delicacies by joining the 22nd Annual Chef’s Gala on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Epcot® World Showplace. This is the event program:

6:45 – 8:15 p.m. – Champagne, Martini Bar & Silent Auction

7:30 – 10 p.m. – Delectable food showcase and tasting along with wine pairings

Buy tickets at ChefsGala.org

In this time of urgent need, Chef’s Gala is truly a tasteful way to make a difference while helping our Central Florida community, see you there!

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Adriana Martin is a home chef and founder of adrianasbestrecipes.com. She is a Latina food writer specializing in recipe development influenced by Mexico's culinary culture and European cuisine. Her grandmother taught her how to cook, and now her mission is to inspire others to make homemade meals. Adriana teaches online cooking classes, is a trained food stylist and photographer, and has published thousands of recipes online. She is the author of "The Best of Mexican Cooking – 75 Authentic Home-Style Recipes for Beginners", "The Super Easy Taco Cookbook," and "Taco Obsession." LATISM has recognized Adriana as one of the Top 100 most influential Latina bloggers, and Telemundo awarded Adriana the TECLA Awards under the category of best food creator.

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