Mimi of Israeli Kitchen and I gave a dinner party for a few Israeli bloggers this past Thursday. It was a lovely event which included a wine tasting given by Irene, who happens to be a wine steward for two well known Israeli wineries, Golan Heights and Galil Mountain. The next several posts will feature some (in italics) of the recipes and wines that were served at the dinner.
The dishes we served at this dinner would be perfect for an elegant Shavuot meal. The menu was as follows:
Amuse Bouche
Grilled Baby Portobello Mushroom with Tomato Sauce and a Mini Potato Pancake
Salad
Baby lettuce leaves and rocket with Blue Cheese and Silan (Date-Honey) Candied Walnuts
Main Course
Grilled Fish in a Spicy Citrus Marinade (recipe at Israeli Kitchen)
Sides
Corn Pudding with Fresh Herbs and Fontina
Fresh Green Beans with a Shallot Butter
Mimi’s Homemade Bread
Dessert
Saffron Semifreddo with a Dried Cherry Cardamon Sauce
Miniature Orange-Almond Financiers
Mimi’s Homemade Liqueurs
Baroness Tapuzina
Michelle Nordell (aka Baroness Tapuzina) was a foodie from the womb growing up in the House of Weird Vegetables, so named by a family friend because all of the unusual and exotic food cooked and eaten there. She loves to change recipes using herbs from her garden and spices from the spice shops she enjoys visiting.
Looking forward to the recipes. I can still taste those financiers.
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Everything was SO delicious! I can’t wait for the recipes!
-emily
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It was a lovely event indeed and the food that you made was absolutely fantastic!
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the food was Fantastic! so delicious and so prettily presented. I loved it all, but wish I didn’t drive there (I would have tasted much more liquor)
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