May is here, What's for dinner?

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Originally posted by redknife:

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Originally posted by Captain Cancun:
Turkey with mole, sweet potatoes and New Zealand spinach salad.

CC what type of mole?

A blend of guajillo and ancho chiles with chocolate, white onion, pumpkin seeds and fine cracker crumbs.

Battling a cold. Perfect timing. Seniors have major projects due, an exam today, finals next week. So... soup. Store bought Tuscan white bean and chicken soup. Surprisingly good. No wine, obviously. I hope we have time to get some pho tonight.

Chili's fajitas, queso, salsa, and chips.

Last night I soaked a couple of halibut filets in milk for twenty minutes (anyone else ever try this?) then marinated in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped chives, chopped tarragon, dijon mustard, olive oil, and cracked black pepper. I grilled them for about 5-7 minutes per side. We had some brown/wild rice and steamed broccoli with them. Delicious!

I've had bluefish prepared that way and it took all of the objectionable fishiness out of the fillets. Worked well.

NY Strip on the que w/ shallots.

Dinner at my restaurant tonight. Had grilled Elk with a horseradish wine sauce. Delicious!

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Originally posted by justme:
Dinner at my restaurant tonight. Had grilled Elk with a horseradish wine sauce. Delicious!

No beets?

Seared scallops. sauteed green beans, cauliflower mash, Chablis.

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Originally posted by Purple Teeth:

Seared scallops. Chablis.

Two things I just love!

I'm curious what I will be having for dinner as well. My wife is taking me out for a birthday dinner tonight.

I have high expectations.

Roasted chicken and veggies, Domaine de la Citadelle Rosé

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm curious what I will be having for dinner as well. My wife is taking me out for a birthday dinner tonight.

I have high expectations.

Happy Bday.

Last night at home:

Burrata with fresh tomatoes and a touch of evoo and balsamic.

Rack of lamb

Washed it down with 2000 Antoniolo Gattinara

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Originally posted by snipes:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm curious what I will be having for dinner as well. My wife is taking me out for a birthday dinner tonight.

I have high expectations.

Happy Bday.

+1

Charcoal grilled herring with lemon wedges, fresh baguette bread and a garden salad from lettuce thinnings.

Pork chops with mushroom risotto tonight.

Pate de campagne

Potatoe gnocchi with white truffle oil

Pork loin with dry cherries balsamic vinegar reduction

HB, wine+art!

smoked ham over cider reduced lentils and rapini with an excellent riesling.

The first fresh salmon of the season, grilled.

Warm asparagus salad with poached egg, roasted mushrooms and bearnaise.

English pea agnolotti, black truffles, beurre noisette and parmigiano reggiano. ( Oh my word!)

Day boat scallops with cannellini beans, asparagus and roasted mushrooms.

Veal tenderloin with ricotta gnocchi and morel cream.

Garroxta with piperade, garlic tuille and prosciutto.


One of the greatest birthday dinners I can ever recall.

Sounds wonderful, w+a. The wines?

Pan seared scallops
Sauteed asparagus (green & white) & morels
Steamed fresh peas.

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Originally posted by steve8:

Pan seared scallops
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Type of scallop, please.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Warm asparagus salad with poached egg, roasted mushrooms and bearnaise.

English pea agnolotti, black truffles, beurre noisette and parmigiano reggiano. ( Oh my word!)

Day boat scallops with cannellini beans, asparagus and roasted mushrooms.

Veal tenderloin with ricotta gnocchi and morel cream.

Garroxta with piperade, garlic tuille and prosciutto.


One of the greatest birthday dinners I can ever recall.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sounds wonderful!

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For me, tonight, homemade lamb burgers with chevre and red onion.

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Originally posted by winetarelli:


For me, tonight, homemade lamb burgers with chevre and red onion.

Sounds like a nice Belgian beer will be in order.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by winetarelli:


For me, tonight, homemade lamb burgers with chevre and red onion.

Sounds like a nice Belgian beer will be in order.

Actually, I was thinking of a Rosso di Montalcino.

There are no condiments. Just ground lamb mixed with minced fresh rosemary and fresh mint, garlic powder, and mustard powder, lightly coated with salt and (more liberal amounts of) pepper patties -- grilled, then served on focacia with fresh chevre and red onion.

I've been on a lamb kick recently...

I could also open a Barbera...

Tonight was crab cakes and macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi, each with a sauce that took me way too much time to make based on how fast it went down the gullet. The spice in the crab cake sauce paired well with the Chateau Ste Michelle Eroica Riesling. Accompanied by some sauteed veggies and steamed rice.

Shanghai soupy dumplings

Fettucini with a bastardized Bolognese sauce.

Started off with a burrata plate, then served a 4-bone prime rib roast with shallot-garlic mashed potatoes. paired with a 07 Haut Tubee and a '99 ACV Eloge.

Grilled a tri-tip Friday night. Opened a 2005 Beringer NV Cab.

Saturday night we had grilled lobster tails. 2007 Beringer Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release.

Last night for DnVs birthday (I can't believe they are seven ) we let them pick the menu. So, we had grilled chicken "on the bone" and bratwurst, hot dogs, red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese, and a green salad. 2007 Taz Pinot Noir Cuyama River.

Followed it up with a mocha almond fudge ice cream cake.

sauteed swimming-this-morning cobia filets, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little cumin. served over a cumin / chili powder rice. paired with an 05 Verget Saint Veran Chataigniers.

Fantastic easy meal. Loved this white burg.

Thai food.
Paired with 1975 Weingut Baumann Oppenheimer Sackträger Riesling Auslese
Look as dark as a matured sauterne, surprisingly light body, smooth, not too fragrant or complex. Reticent nose later gave a weak indication of fruit, way past prime but drinkable. Sweetness like a Spatlese, moderate finish. 91-

Grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup. No wine.

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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:
Grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup. No wine.

Really? That is an easy pairing!

Pops is in town for a few nights. Went to the butchers and picked up a couple of the good pork tenderloins. Quick marinade in Ancho powder, garlic and lime juice.

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Originally posted by gigabit:

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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:
Grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup. No wine.

Really? That is an easy pairing!

It was a cold and drizzly night. It jsut seemed like a good idea! I will be cranking out senior final exams (essay) tonight, so it will be whatever leftovers I have in the fridge and no wine. Another easy pairing night.

Chicken thighs braised in a homemade tomato-based sauce with bacon, shallot, garlic, olives, capers, herbs and white wine (Viognier, actually, which was really very good) with pasta.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by steve8:

Pan seared scallops
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Type of scallop, please.

I don't know. They were white, big (as opposed to the small ones) and very tasty.