Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Southwestern Dinner

Hosts: John and Monique

Appetizers:
     Grilled Shrimp with Feta, Cilantro, and Lime
     Fruit Salsa and Chips
     Wines: Gruet Blanc de Noirs (New Mexico)
                Domaines Schlumberger Grand Cru Saering 2002 Riesling (Alsace)

Salad:
     Cactus, Chayote, and Green Apple Salad
     Wine: Martinsancho Rueda Verdejo (Spanish)

Main Course:
     Red Chili Crusted Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Ancho Chile Sauce
     Blue Corn Posole Sopapillas and Honey Butter
     Wines: Un Vino de Alejandro Fernandez Condado de Haza..Ribera Del Duera Denomocion de Origen (Spanish)
                Maquis Lien 2003 (Chile)

Dessert:
     Moist Chocolate Polenta Cake
     Wine: Le Cloes de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage 2003 (French)