dessertsThis is the kind of dessert that makes a meal feel complete. Warm, rich, and meant to be served slowly, with extra sauce poured over at the table — it’s less about precision and more about the experience of it. Out of everything on this menu, this might have been the most satisfying to serve. Continue Reading…
sidesIrish champ is simple — potatoes, milk, butter, and scallions — but it carries a lot more weight than that. It’s Rory’s nod to home in his Master’s Champions Dinner menu, and one of the few parts of the menu that feels rooted in something personal rather than indulgent. A Note on the Menu This Continue Reading…
mainsServing salmon alongside steak isn’t the most traditional approach for a dinner like this — but it’s the part of the menu that made the table feel more complete. Rory’s original menu offers a choice between the two. For this dinner, I served both. It shifts the experience entirely. Instead of choosing one main, guests Continue Reading…
mainsThis was the centerpiece of the menu — and the part that felt most in line with what you’d expect from a Champions Dinner. Classic, elevated, and a little indulgent. On Rory McIlroy’s original menu, this is paired with seafood as a choice. For this dinner, I chose to serve both filet and salmon together, Continue Reading…
appetizersThese are one of those appetizers that never really go out of style – plus they’re always a crowd pleaser! Sweet dates, creamy goat cheese, and crisp bacon — it’s a combination that just works. This is one of the more classic pieces of the menu — and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. When Continue Reading…
appetizersThese are the kind of appetizer that disappear almost immediately. Crispy, golden shrimp with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce — simple, familiar, and exactly what you want on a table with a lot going on. They’re not subtle. But they don’t need to be. These shrimp were part of my Masters Champions Dinner recreation. Serve Continue Reading…
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