This past week was the PhD defense of my friend. She stayed at our home for 5 days and I prepared all different menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I made a delicious cake to celebrate this important event!
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| Roasted Garlic Stuffed Chicken, Beet Gnocchi, Fried Sage |
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| Graduation breakfast: Whole Wheat homemade bread, soft-boiled eggs, goat cheese |
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| Peanut Butter and Jelly are added for an American twist |
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| Saffron aioli and slices of cheese are added for a Spanish twist |
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| Strawberry and Banana "Licuado" is added for a Mexican twist |
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| Orecchiette with Homemade Lamb Sausage, Goat Cheese, Fresh Corn |
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| Boston Cream Pie with Homemade Chocolate Sorbet, Hazelnuts |
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| The filling of the Boston Cream Pie is amazing! |
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| The chocolate sorbet is so silky and soft. |
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| Chicken Tapenade Sandwich, Californian style (with avocado) |
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| Peanut Butter Icebox Cookies are excellent complement to the choco sorbet |
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| The Best Prosciutto Pizza: Roasted Mushrooms with Shallots, Cheeses, Garlic, and Thyme |
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| My tiramisu with chocolate bark is great for company |
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| Broiled rainbow trout with rosemary and garlic. Served with oven fries, saffron aioli, and ketchup |
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| Espresso for dessert. Such a good tradition! |
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| Orecchiette Salad with Roasted Summer Squash, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese |
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| My friend will enjoy some roasted fennel and garbanzos soup! |
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| The fennel fronds are used for a centerpiece. Nothing goes to waste in my kitchen. |
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| Elegant and rustic table setting |
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| These green napkins are perfect for Spring dinners! |
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| Spearmint Iced Tea complements our Moroccan dinner |
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| Easter Pot is a great decoration for my festive table |
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| Amuse-bouche: Lamb mini burger with saffron aioli and fried sage |
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| Quinoa with Fresh Corn, Pork Chops with Pistachio-Mustard Pesto |
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| I love to announce what is for dinner! |
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| The black slate elevates the setting! |
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| Place the utensils on the diagonal and you will have a modern dinner table |
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| These bowls are so colorful and interesting |
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| The tablecloth is from my grandmother: pretty and sofisticated |
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| The wine glasses are purple, thus adding more fun! |
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| Cream of carrot soup with herbed goat cheese :) |
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| Sweet Challah bread, yogurt sauce, lamb koftes, fried sage! |
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| Casarecce with Pork and Fennel Ragu |
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| What is best than tiramisu paired with espresso and chocolate bark? |
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| Beef and butternut squash tagine! |
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| Red wine complemented beautifully the sweetness of the tagine! |
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| Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Prosciutto Crisps and Goat Cheese mixed with herbs |
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| Ricotta Blintzes with Fresh Mango, Banana, and Strawberries |
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| We try to eat different meals each night |
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| I used special graduation napkins for the Defense Party! |
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| I made a delicious Boston Cream Pie covered with chocolate frosting |
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| I put "Congrats" on the top, to celebrate the Defense of my friend! |
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| I served dinner and a whole ciabatta loaf. It was super tasty! |
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| Chili Mole Amouse Bouche topped with Greek Yogurt :) |
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