Sunday Family Dinner Part II

Last Sunday it was R's turn for the Sunday Family Dinner.  The brother-in-law has a favorite of R's dishes. He calls it "The Fish Dish" and he'd been requesting it for weeks.

The "Fish Dish" was inspired by a dish at Chinato.  We may not execute it as well (obvi cause we're not reducing tomatoes to their perfect, dark red flavor for hours like one Z. Bruell) but it's quite delicious.  It's kind of a mish-mash that only R can put together but the general idea is white beans with chicken stock and white wine simmered down and then he adds a can of crushed/diced tomatoes and a BUNCH of thyme.  It's topped with white fish (turbot is our favorite) and arugula with a lemon/garlic/oil "dressing".  I realize I'm rubbish at writing any sort of recipe but I'm hoping to get better.

Dessert was my idea.  It was inspired by these adorable little 'crisps' we found at our local grocery.  So we made ice cream sandwiches out of them with some Jeni's Honey Vanilla Bean ice cream and raspberry and mint - just to add a little fresh.

I think it was a success.  Not that we're competitive or anything.  :)

In Pictures

Tonight the sister made us a fantastic dinner and dessert.  I've decided to show you in pictures... though the dessert went so quickly that no photos could be taken.  ;)  The star of the show was the risotto stuffed into hollowed out lemons.  A lovely risotto with an even lovelier presentation.  Dessert was mini cheesecakes with a orange zest/sugar topping.  It really set the tone for this week which is going to be my three year anniversary with R.  Many thanks to my wonderful sister for showing me that risotto is nothing to be afraid of.