It hasn’t actually happened yet, but I’m using this post to brainstorm ideas and figure out what I want to make, and to record these thoughts for posterity.
Appetizer: Grilled Lettuce Salad
Grilled lettuce, sliced pears, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette.
Option 1: Beef and Onion Stirfry
Beef and onion stirfry. Served with rice. Steamed cabbage optional. (Steamed broccoli is another possibility.)
Option 2: Sauteed Chicken with a Port-Madeira-Balsamic Sauce
Sauteed chicken with a pan sauce made with Port, Madeira, and Balsamic vinaigrette. The sauce is slightly sweet. Best served over rice or potatoes.
Option 3: Sauteed Chicken with Bechamel Sauce
Sauteed chicken with Bechamel sauce. Bechamel sauce is made from butter, flour, and melted cheese. Best served with steamed broccoli or cauliflower and a side of bread.
Option 4: Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Fettuccine with Seared Top Loin Steak
Sun-dried tomato pesto, thinned with cream, served over fettuccine. The protein can be substituted with chicken.