Christmas Eve Dinner

Once again, my dear friends, Beth & Joe, hosted a spectacular Christmas Eve dinner for some of their friends. I had to work that day so I missed spending fun time cooking with them as we used to do in the past years. The menu was so well-planned. Each course of the dinner went very well together, and was paired with wines specifically chosen for it. Kudos to a fantastic chef, Beth has definitely outdone yourself!  All of us absolutely enjoyed our dinner and had a nice time.

Great time :)

Appetizers!

Shrimp, Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Bisque
 

Mediterranean Salad with Prosciutto and Pomegranate
Great balance of flavors and textures. Yummy and pretty starter!

Prime Rib Roast with Roasted-Garlic Thyme Sauce
Beth perfectly cooked the roast, and the sauce was so delicious! 

Jewel Roasted Vegetables
Colorful and festive. This vegetable dish went really well with the dinner.

Key Lime Pie for dessert :)

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Much love and appreciation for friendship.
Thank you, Joe, Beth and Kaleb for your hospitality! 

Holiday Treats

Fall Celebration with Friends

On a beautiful October evening, my dear friends hosted a celebration of the fall harvest, good food, and good friends at their lovely home. Our dinner was prepared by The State Room Restaurant's chef Matthew Wilson, and Spartan Signature Catering's senior executive chef Michael Clyne.

Beautiful set up for the evening.

Thank you, Lynne & Gary. Greatly appreciate your warm hospitality.  

 

Our evening started out with drinks and beautiful music...

While our Spartan chefs preparing our 6-course dinner.

Amazing tableside performance by very talented Kaleb.  

 Some bubbles to begin with. 

Appetizer

plum tomato napoleon with pickled shallots, Gorgonzola cheese,balsamic cream.

Soup

roasted butternut squash bisque with maple creme fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds 

Salad

mixed field greens with fresh herbs, shaved carrots, red radish, heirloom tomato, Dijon vinaigrette 

Intermezzo

raspberry sorbet with grey goose vodka 

Entree

whole roasted red bell pepper stuffed with cranberry basmati pilaf, braised purple cabbage, with yellow beet coulis 

Dessert

homemade ginger bread cake with Kahlua scented whipped cream 

 Some of the drinks paired with our dinner 

 What a wonderful evening with great company.

Dinner was amazing, all dishes were so well-thought and delicious!

 With Chef Matt and Chef Michael :)