New recipes, September 19, 2015

We had dinner with Ron and Beth Eller. The first course was the Buffalo Mozzarella with Neat and Messy Roasted Tomatoes from the September 2015 Food and Wine. It is definitely messy, best done with a fork. We thought it needs a bit more salt than the recipe allowed for, and give it a 4.
Wine: Jonathan Didier Pabiot Pouilly Fumé 2013

Next, Carrot Ribbon Salad with Lavendar Ricotta Dressing from the October 2015 Cooking Light. Fantastic, it gets a 5.
Wine: Palladium Pinot Grigio 2013

Main course: Pork Chops with Fennel and Juniper also from the September 2015 Food and Wine. Great flavors, but over cooked when I followed the recipe--gotta check the meat sooner! We give it a 3, easily a 4 if cooked right.

Wine: Corte Oavone 2004 Brunello do Montalcino

Dessert: strawberries and Kiwi with sweetened yogurt, and fresh dates stuffed with goat gouda