My guy and I had plans to try a new steakhouse in town yesterday. Steakhouses aren’t typically on my must-try list as I can grill a pretty mean piece of meat at home, but wanted to do a review of this new BYOB place. Mid-afternoon, I got ambitious and inspired while grocery shopping, and decided to prepare a 5-course meal at home instead to surprise my guy after a hard day of…golf!
With courses 1-3, I served a refreshing 2008 Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Course 1:
Baby Arugula & Baby Greens Salad
Baby Arugula & Baby Greens Salad: I arranged the greens on a plate, then added a piece of avocado, a thin slice of Mackintosh apple, a section of yellow tomato and a perfectly grilled slice of Houllami. the dressing was a simple Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar and tarragon vinaigrette.
The salad was at once light and fresh and comforting thanks to the amazing Greek cheese.
Course 2:
Homemade Prawn Ravioli in Sage Brown Butter
Homemade Prawn Ravioli in Sage Brown Butter: I filled wonton wrappers with prawns halved length-wise, goat cheese, ricotta salata and sage, boiled them for 2 minutes, then pan sautéed them in brown butter infused with fresh sage leaves.
Mental note: Make this as a MEAL!
Course 3:
Seared Yellow-Tail Tuna in Endive Boats
Seared Yellow-Tail Tuna in Endive Boats: I marinated tuna in garlic paste, ginger paste, sesame oil, olive oil and fresh cracked pepper for 2 hours, then seared it in a grill pan for a couple minutes on each side. I sliced the tune in long strips that I placed on endive leaves and dressed with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and cracked pepper.
This dish would be a perfect amuse-bouche for a party. Must remember it.
With courses 4-5, I served a rich 2005 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
Course 4:
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin with Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes and Sauce au Poivre: Simply grilled filets, pan fried potatoes and cognac-enhanced pepper sauce. Need I say more?
Course 5:
Honeyed-Brie
Honeyed-Brie: Highest quality brie drizzled with lavender honey. Perfect ending to a pretty darn good meal.
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