By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/photos-whats-on-the-menu-for-the-white-house-state-dinner-honoring-kenya Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter PHOTOS: What’s on the menu for the White House state dinner honoring Kenya? Politics May 23, 2024 4:02 PM EDT Here’s what cooking for Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenya. White House executive chef Cris Comerford and White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison discuss the menu for the Kenya state dinner during a preview on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster. First Course A chilled heirloom tomato soup with sourdough crisps and Arbequina olive oil. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup Sourdough Crisps Arbequina Olive Oil Main Course Fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs with butter-poached lobster, citrus butter, baby kale and sweet corn puree at the White House in Washington on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters Fruitwood-smoked Beef Short Ribs Butter-poached Lobster Citrus Butter Baby Kale, Sweet Corn Purée Dessert A white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters White Chocolate Basket Banana Ganache Raspberries, Peaches, Candied Lime Zest Wine Hartford Court Chardonnay “Four Hearts Vineyard” 2021 St. Innocent Pinot Noir “Shea Vineyard” 2019 Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2020 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Here’s what cooking for Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenya. White House executive chef Cris Comerford and White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison discuss the menu for the Kenya state dinner during a preview on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster. First Course A chilled heirloom tomato soup with sourdough crisps and Arbequina olive oil. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup Sourdough Crisps Arbequina Olive Oil Main Course Fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs with butter-poached lobster, citrus butter, baby kale and sweet corn puree at the White House in Washington on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters Fruitwood-smoked Beef Short Ribs Butter-poached Lobster Citrus Butter Baby Kale, Sweet Corn Purée Dessert A white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters White Chocolate Basket Banana Ganache Raspberries, Peaches, Candied Lime Zest Wine Hartford Court Chardonnay “Four Hearts Vineyard” 2021 St. Innocent Pinot Noir “Shea Vineyard” 2019 Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2020 We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now