Carnival Magic, Menus and Food Porn, March 4-11, 2012

Carnival MDR Breakfast Menu

Wheat toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, coffee

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Lunch Menu

Wheat Baguette

Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad

Caramelized Banana Cream Pie

Caramelized Banana Cream Pie

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Dinner Menus - The order and content are subject to change - on this cruise they swapped menus 5 and 6

{Day 1} Today

{Day 1} Every Day

{Day 1} Dessert

Rye Bread

Tropical Fruits, marinated with lime juice and a touch of tequila

Fried Chicken Tenders, Marinated Cucumber and Lettuce

Tender Braised Beef Brisket in Gravy

Warm Chocolate Melting Cake (and I asked for a few strawberries to dip - next time I might just get a fruit plate)

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{Day 2} Today

{Day 2} Every Day

{Day 2} Dessert

Spaghetti Carbonara (starter)

The infamous Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

Baked Stuffed White Mushrooms

Tender Roasted Prime Rib of American Beef

Tender Roasted Prime Rib of American Beef au jus and some horseradish on the side

Broiled Maine Lobster Tail with Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp

Cappuccino

Cherries Jubilee

and some chocolate birthday cake!

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{Day 3} Today

{Day 3} Every Day

{Day 3} Dessert

Tonight we ate in Prime Steakhouse so no MDR pictures here

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{Day 4} Today

{Day 4} Every Day

{Day 4} Dessert

Rye Bread

Farfalle with Roast Turkey Breast and Green Peas (starter)

Yukon Gold Potato Cream Soup

Smoked Duck and Caramelized Oranges (a platonic dish)

Fried Shrimp

Wilted Spinach and Portobello Mushrooms with Fresh Bacon Bits

Braised Lamb Shank in a Burgundy Sauce

Bitter and Blanc

Bitter and Blanc

Bitter and Blanc

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{Day 5} {On this cruise they swapped Day 5 and Day 6 menus} Today

{Day 5} {On this cruise they swapped Day 5 and Day 6 menus} Every Day

{Day 5} {On this cruise they swapped Day 5 and Day 6 menus} Dessert

Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese - this was different for me, so several pictures

Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese - this was different for me, so several pictures

Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese - this was different for me, so several pictures

Chilled Creamy Bing Cherry Soup

Escargots

Chateaubriand with Sauce Béarnaise -  I think they really did start using a better cut of meat here

Cheese Plate

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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{Day 6} Today

{Day 6} Every Day

{Day 6} Dessert

Lasagna Bolognese (starter)

Chicken Tenders Marinated in Thai Spices

Oysters Rockefeller (double order)

Broiled Filet of Atlantic Salmon

with a HUGE side order of mashed potatoes

Petite Filet Mignon and Braised Boneless Short-Rib

Petite Filet Mignon and Braised Boneless Short-Rib

Banana Split (Children's menu)

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{Day 7} Today

{Day 7} Every Day

{Day 7} Dessert

New England Crab Cake

American Navy Bean Soup

Frogs Legs with Provençale Herb Butter

Caesar Salad

Broiled Filet of Mahi Mahi

Grand Marnier Soufflé, before sauce,

Cappuccino Pie

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