Our Dinner Group

We had our dinner group here last night. 

Here is our menu with links to the recipes:

Appetizers

Cranberry Gin and Tonics

Sausage Stuffed Peppadews

Blue and Swiss Cheese Ball and Crackers

First Course

Scarlet-Carrot Soup

Podere Il Caio

Second Course

Arugula Salad

With Figs, Prosciutto, Walnuts and Parmesan

Fontana Candida Frascatti

Main Course

Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon

Armenian Rice

Green Beans Amandine

Dessert

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Coffee

Assorted Liqueurs

I forgot the most important thing, though.  We didn't take any pictures of our friends, Dave and Pam Jaye and Joe and Char Koppi!  They're the best part!!!  I love them. We appreciate and support each other in our cooking efforts. And, one can always count on great conversation and happy evenings with this group. I learn something every time we are together! It is so wonderful to have these dear people in our lives. We get to have dinner at the Jaye's before we leave for Florida.  I can hardly wait!

Today is Suzanne's birthday and we are making her a gluten free poppy seed birthday cake we will deliver to her this afternoon. Back to the kitchen!! This will be a busy week, but one I am looking forward to immensely. Enjoy each day!