New recipes, March 24, 2012

We got to spend the day with Mark's nieces, Georgia and Julia Burns, doing a Top Chef type experience! We all had fun, the food was great, and a great meal was had by all (grandparents, Ann and Mike Groshek, and the rest of the Burns Family, parents Kenny and Mary, and brother Brett):

Appetizer: Scallops alla Caprese from Mario Batali's Italian Grill, rating always a 5!

Wine: Pére Sauvignon 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Salad: Spring Panzanella with Asparagus, from the April 2012 Food and Wine.  Still a 5!

Wine: still the Pére Sauvignon, still as good match!

Pasta: Potato and Beet Gnocchi, from the March 2012 Cooking Light.  Rating 4.

Wine: liana Pinot Grigio 2009

Main Course: Beef Braciole Pinwheel Style, from Mario Batali's Italian Grill.  A 5!!

Wine: Bionzo, 2006 Barbera D'Asti Superiore--fantastic match!

Dessert: Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake from Martha Stewart, with Oreo Truffles.  Ratings 4. Thanks girls, for creating this?  A wonderful dessert, suitable for celebrating Carl's birthday!  Actually worked very well with the Bionzo wine!