I need a cooking icon.

Anyway: first dinner after the end of the semester (Friday? Saturday?):

Olive & Nut Canapes
Stuffed Celery
Mallard Duck (I've no idea if that frozen duck is a mallard, but it'll do)
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Peas with Mint (if I can find some mint)
Celery & Orange Salad
Apricot Souffle

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup: Color not as orange as I expected, texture nice, taste ... could have used a heavier hand with the spices.  Will try again with that change.

Watercress Sandwiches:  When I reviewed the recipe again, realized these were really egg salad with watercress.  And the mixture was delicious.  I will add this to my permanent ( Read more... )

(I don't have as much time for cooking as I'd like during the semester - but this week I'll MAKE time!)

Bill of Fare

Appetizers:
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup [recipe from Epicurious.com]
Cucumber Sandwiches [originally Water Cress - if I can get some I'll try that instead]
Ripe Olives and Gherkins

Main Course:
Roast Turkey & Bread Stuffing with ( Read more... )