New recipes, January 11, 2014

We had dinner with our friend Dwight Davidson, and will Paulanne and Diane, and Diane's sister Susan.

The appetizer was pate de foie gras.
Wine: Champagne Laurent Perrier Brut (thanks Paulanne!)

The first course was Celeriac Cress and Spinach Salad with Parmesan Crisps from the January/February Eating Well. This is great--we give it a 5! We decide to use pomegranate seeds instead of dried cranberries.
Wine: Paco & Lola Albariño Rias Baixas 2010

The second course is the Quinoa Mushroom Soup from the January/February 2014 Eating Well--a reprise.  We tweaked this by chopping the vegetables more finely, browning the mushrooms more deeply, and using beef broth instead of chicken.  It moved it up from a 3 to a 4!

Wine: Nicolas Potel Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Vignes Franches 2006

The main course is Chicken Braciole with Spinach from the January 2014 Food and Wine.  This is spectacular--it is a perfect 5!

Wine: Radio Coteau Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2010--a perfect match!

Dessert is the Orange Gratin from a January/February 2014 Cooking Light--this is nice, we give it a 4.

Wine: Aresti Curicó Late Harvest Gewürztraminer Reserva 2007