H somehow knew exactly which hammered gold circle necklace I wanted. I also got various books...you’ll hear about them in time, cd’s, a perfectly sized large coffee mug - which I know someone else could use a few of, and some other wonderful soapy and pretty things from family and friends...
The day was nice, but guestless this year, which I never prefer. Although I must say, it WAS great having no time constraints, so when the phone rang a few times, I didn’t care too much about the timing of dinner.
No starter, just phyllo shells filled with this:
2 scallions
3 sun-dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic, pressed
4 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
5 oz goat cheese
2 boxes little phyllo tart shells.
Chop scallions, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in food processor, add cream cheese and purée. Add egg, purée. Remove to bowl, stir in 5 oz. goat cheese. Fill into tart shells. You’ll have enough for 2 boxes of 15 shells. Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes until puffed. Serve warm.
I cannot believe I completely forgot to take a picture of the entrée. Sorry. But it was Pistachio-Crusted Stripe Bass with Mango-Chutney Coulis from June 2007’s Bon Appetit. Great recipe, but it called for too many pistachios and panko. And when you’re shelling pistachios, every bit less that you need helps. ¾ cup of each would still have been too much. (I did use the extra crumbs and nuts for breading chicken tonight though, so they certainly didn't go to waste.)
AND my chutney coulis wasn’t really a coulis, because I didn’t purée it, but I did heat it up just a bit. It was wonderful a little bit warm with big chunky pieces of mango.
I served brown basmati rice with onions and mushrooms and a triple vegetable dish kind of like this, with LOTS of garlic.
On to dessert. Ahhh…a dessert that deserves a post of its own. Soon, I promise. Hope your day was grand too…
4 comments:
I starting laughing when I read that you were screaming during Guitar Hero. That sounds like you. I've never tried it, but seen people playing it.
Those phyllo shells sounds quite tasty. It's weird how you crave goat cheese, isn't it? It's so strong and pungent, but I really like it.
The bass sounds good, too. I like pistachios. Could you have bought the already shelled kind? Is it worth the extra money?
Yes, I want your big coffee mug. Please hand it over. NOW.
Yummy Sue, that sounds so great! I am in love with goat cheese - yes, in love. YUM YUM.
Oohhhoo, I cannot wait to see your dessert!
And Guitar Hero!!! LUCKY! We don't have a Wii- YET. Someday. Hopefully by our daughter's bday in March!
Hi Jen,
Soon, really...
I tried to get my son a Wii awhile back. There were none anywere. Too bad, if it's that impossible to get, they obviously don't care about my business. (If you do want one, start trying awhile BEFORE you want it...)This was for a PS2, or whatever it's called.
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