IHCC Culinary Arts Scholarship Dinner
Schedule
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501 | Ottumwa, IA
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The American Culinary Federation of Southeast Iowa and you, our program’s greatest asset, come together each year to celebrate our student’s achievements.Our student chefs will be presenting a five course dinner highlighting some very important techniques they have learned in the course of their studies at Indian Hills Community College.
Ticket registration is required or this event. Ticket sales are limited to the first 150 paid reservations. This is our annual scholarship dinner we host to raise money for scholarships for our well-deserving students. Each year we have been able to award $500.00 scholarships to 5 outstanding students.
2026 Dinner Menu
Amuse-Bouche
Herbed Dolma Bite
Brined grape leaf · lemon-scented rice · toasted pine nuts · olive-oil glaze · micro dill
A warm Turkish welcome — bright, aromatic, and hand-rolled.
First Course
Avgolemono
Silken lemon-egg broth · orzo pasta · shaved fennel · fresh dill
Classic Greek comfort — smooth, citrus-forward, and delicately perfumed.
Second Course
Deconstructed Greek Salad on Lemon Tabbouleh
Tomato concassé cup · olive-cucumber-herb salad · feta emulsion · oregano oil · mint & parsley tabbouleh
A modern interpretation of tradition — crisp, clean, and refreshingly vibrant.
Intermezzo
Lemon Quenelle with Ouzo Foam
Silky lemon sorbet · ouzo espuma · candied zest
A palate-cleansing nod to the Aegean — bright citrus with a whisper of anise.
Entrée
Roasted Frenched Lamb Rack
Herbed orzo · roasted winter vegetables · lemon-olive jus · micro herbs
Slow-roasted and carved to order — showcasing Mediterranean depth and winter warmth.
Dessert
Pear Entremets
Slow roasted pear mousse with a spiced cake served with a crème Anglesa
Reserve your seat today! https://ihcc.edu/culinarydinner
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