Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that putting my dining room to good use in 2012 tops the priority list. This past weekend, I threw my first dinner party of the year and could not have had more fun! With a fire blazing, out came appetizers, cocktails…and a lively discussion about who to root for in the playoff games. Loyalties declared, we headed to the dinner table and didn’t get up for the next few hours. Here’s why…
The Menu:
Lemon Creme Fraiche & Smoked Salmon atop Salt & Pepper Potato Chips
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Moroccan Spice-Rubbed Chicken
Green Bean Gremolata
Roasted Cauliflower with Golden Raisins & Capers
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Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread Cake with Hazelnut Poached Pears & Coffee Whipped Cream
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I’m already bouncing ideas around for my next spread!
Photography by Barbara Franceski
I like cake, and the playoffs….how does one get an invite to one of these shindigs? Sounds amazing!
this dinner sounds perfect . Thank you for sharing it with us
Sounds perfect. I’m inspired.
Congratulations on a very delicious debut!
I have good table manners.