New recipes, January 1, 2013

We celebrated the new year with Dwight Davidson. From the Jan/Feb 2013 Cooking Light, Black Eyed Peas and Cornmeal Dumplings (gets a 4), Warm Bacon Vinaigrette on Swiss Chard (but we used Kale) (it gets a 4), and Pan Seared Steak with Chive Horseradish Butter (gets a 5). From The Good Cook Techniques Abe Recipes Vegetables, Baked Butternut Squash (no recipe online) (gets a 3).

Wine: Rutz Cellars 2004 Maison Grand Cru Russian River Valley Pinot Noir