Here's the menu:
Aperitivo
Twice Grilled Peppers with Buffalo Mozzarella and Caper Basil Vinaigrette
Yes, I did serve these on Friday night for SVV and FVV but they were so delicious, and I still had some of the ingredients leftover so I decided to make them again. They were a perfect savory for the occasion and I always love it when I can put something together with things that are already in the fridge or cupboard.
Herbed Goat Cheese Medallions with Thinly Sliced Red Onions and a Red Wine Vinaigrette
(very simple, one of Martha Stewart's recipes that I can't find online)
Frog Hollow Farm Margaritas
Dinner
Mustard Chicken Salad
Chopped and Lightly Marinated Grape Tomato and Organic Cucumber Salad
Frog Hollow Farm Asparagus
Dessert
Coconut Cupcakes
As you can tell I love and use many of Ina Garten's recipes. You may know her as the Barefoot Contessa. She is a fabulous cook and gracious hostess and I love her simple, no-fuss approach to entertaining.
But the star of the evening (for me anyway) were the coconut cupcakes - I was determined to make them since our visits in April to Georgetown Cupcakes in Washington DC and Babycakes Bakery in Abingdon, Virginia.
Aperitivo
Twice Grilled Peppers with Buffalo Mozzarella and Caper Basil Vinaigrette
Yes, I did serve these on Friday night for SVV and FVV but they were so delicious, and I still had some of the ingredients leftover so I decided to make them again. They were a perfect savory for the occasion and I always love it when I can put something together with things that are already in the fridge or cupboard.
Herbed Goat Cheese Medallions with Thinly Sliced Red Onions and a Red Wine Vinaigrette
(very simple, one of Martha Stewart's recipes that I can't find online)
Frog Hollow Farm Margaritas
Dinner
Mustard Chicken Salad
Chopped and Lightly Marinated Grape Tomato and Organic Cucumber Salad
Frog Hollow Farm Asparagus
Dessert
Coconut Cupcakes
As you can tell I love and use many of Ina Garten's recipes. You may know her as the Barefoot Contessa. She is a fabulous cook and gracious hostess and I love her simple, no-fuss approach to entertaining.
But the star of the evening (for me anyway) were the coconut cupcakes - I was determined to make them since our visits in April to Georgetown Cupcakes in Washington DC and Babycakes Bakery in Abingdon, Virginia.
I'm a little nervous because there are a couple of leftover cupcakes, and I bet they would taste great with my morning tea, or mid-morning tea, or afternoon tea (you get it) - but I'm going to save them for FHFB.
Today should be in the 90s - I'm heading off for my yearly mammogram and some shopping. I always reward myself with a little something after my yearly mammogram and also whenever I visit the dentist - two things I dislike doing, but I know they're very important.
Enjoy your day and do something nice for yourself!
Ciao, bella!
Today should be in the 90s - I'm heading off for my yearly mammogram and some shopping. I always reward myself with a little something after my yearly mammogram and also whenever I visit the dentist - two things I dislike doing, but I know they're very important.
Enjoy your day and do something nice for yourself!
Ciao, bella!
GOOD MORNING FARM GIRL,
ReplyDeleteTHOSE CUP CAKES WOULD BE TASTY AT ANY MEAL, THEY LOOK SO GOOD.
I LOVE YOUR MENU, AND YES.....
I KNOW INA GARTEN, BOTH JACKIE AND I LOVE HER. I BOUGHT JACKIE JUST ABOUT ALL OF HER COOK BOOKS. HER MACAROONS ARE TO DIE FOR, PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE SHE COOKS, SHE JUST HAD A MARATHON ON SUNDAY. WELL, YOU HAVE A NICE DAY, OUR SUNSHINE IS BACK, THAT CALLS FOR A SNACK. LOVE, AUNT RIZ
Hi Ann Marie
ReplyDeleteI love Ina's coconut cupcake recipe we make it a lot, it is so delicious! Your menu sounds fantastic! Hope all went well at the Dr's . I am using my new iPad I just got it today so I hope this comment goes through. I bought one and changed it for the 3G so I am learning it now! My son is a great help.
Have a nice evening.