Whether it’s to celebrate a season, a culture, an ingredient, a spirited pairing, or simply a family night out, theme dinners give culinary staffs a chance to exercise their creativity and members to delight in something different.

New Bedford Scallops with Bacon Jam, Golden Pineapple, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Mache Submitted by Matthew Southard, Executive Chef, Barrington Hills Country Club, Barrington, Ill. Yield: 4 servings For the Scallops: 8 cleaned U10 scallops 2 ozs. grapeseed oil 2 ozs. butter ½ oz. coriander to taste sea salt and black pepper Procedure: • Remove…