Saturday, January 14, 2012

Random Weekday Meal

Okay, so it was a blustery and cold Friday evening with nothing planned and lobster on sale at Stew Leonards.  So Jenn made an executive decision and decided on a TGIF dinner...

Cocktail - Sidecar Martini

Ingredients include brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice.


This was the first time we haven't done a vodka-based cocktail, but it was Freestyle Friday, so why not? This was a fantastic drink to start off our meal, although 1 went a long way.  This is a sipping cocktail and definitely stop yourself after one.  It was a perfect drink for a cold night.


Starter - Arugula Pear Salad

This was fairly simply... nice peppery arugula dressed in olive oil and fresh lemon juice topped with pear slices.


This is a classic salad that can pretty much be eaten with any meal.  It was refreshing on the palette after the stiff cocktail, and also a great pre-cursor to the entree that was bursting with flavors.


Entree - Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster



Yummmmmmmmm.  This was a delicious risotto and quite on par with many fine restaurants.  The only changes made were using lobster stock instead of chicken stock and we definitely think that it makes a big difference.  Simply add the lobster shells back to the water you originally boiled the lobsters in and let cook for a while.  (We also add some "lobster better than bullion", which can be found in most large grocery stores.)  If you're a risotto fan... try this recipe!  (It's probably also delicious with shrimp.)


Wine - 2008 Wild Horse Chardonnay

87/100 - Wine Enthusiast



This barrel-fermented chardonnay displayed extremely bright, fresh fruit like peach, apple, and lemon with a lingering mouth feel.  It was not overly buttery and paired extremely well with the meal!

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