Dinner Party - November 14, 2009 (edited to add a few photos)


Mike and Amy, Al and Karen, and Brian and I are finally having our "regular" dinner party night. "Regular" in that when we started this thing 5 years ago we intended on gathering once a quarter, but now we're lucky to meet twice a year. Oh well, when we do, we always have a spectacular meal with our spectacular friends. And here's tonight's menu:


Cocktail Hour: Beefeater Martinis with Bleu Cheese stuffed Olives for the adults and Apple Berry Fruit Juice with Fresca for our Mormon friends.

Appetizer: Endive Lettuce spread with Bleu Cheese/Sour Cream spread with Bacon and Walnuts, sponsored by Al and Karen. When the Endive Lettuce runs out, spread on Rosemary Olive Oil Triscuits.

Salad Course: Mixed Greens with sliced Pear, Dried Currants, Candied Walnuts, and a homemade Vinaigrette, sponsored by Amy and Mike. Accompanied by Olive Garlic Loaf from Bristol Farms, served with a yummy Gorgonzola Butter spread. White Wine sponsored by Al and Karen.
Main Course: Pomegranate Molasses marinated boneless Rolled Leg of Lamb, served with homemade Spicy Harissa, and accompanied by Oven-Roasted Curry Cauliflower tossed with Chili Flaked Rice, sponsored by Scott and Brian. Red Wines sponsored by Al and Karen.
Dessert: Mango Pistachio Rice Pudding, sponsored by Scott and Brian.

Don't forget how important the table setting is. A nice warm touch is to add a kittie.

DELICIOUS. Perhaps photos to follow. Julia would have been proud of us.