Dinner at the Huss's April 2009

Wow! As we are getting back into the swing of blog-things, we realized we had this saved as a draft from April 2009...well, better late then never, right?!

Chris and I decided to have dinner for our neighbors to show them how much we appreciate them and everything they have done for us...our wedding in November wouldn't have gone so smoothly without them!

This was going to be our first time cooking a fancy four course meal...the pressure was on, and I think we did an excellent job!  This was our menu:

Appetizer

Toasted Curry Shrimp

Salad

Mixed Spring Greens with a Caesar vinaigrette

Entree

Herb-crusted Prime Rib with a Red Wine Sauce

Firecracker Salmon

Sides

Grilled Whole White Mushrooms brushed with lemon and kosher salt

Sauteed Vegetables

Desserts

Espresso Creme Brulee and Pots de Creme

Here is a picture of our first attempt at creating a tablescape (simple with an Asian influence):

Patio View

We were so busy cooking and hosting the event, we didn't even take our own pictures!  I'm attaching more photos that I received from Sharmila (courtesy of Facebook):

Cocktail Hour ;-)

Chef Chris workin' the grill

Two Chefs in the Kitchen

Bon Appetit!

Preparing the Creme Brulee for service

Marily's Pots de Creme

Chris and I have been blessed with such amazing and wonderful neighbors.  We can not say thank you enough to them for everything they have done...but that certainly won't stop us from trying ;-)

THANK YOU Chuck & Laurie, Sue & Eric, Bill & Sharmila and last but not least, Brian & Elaine

WE LOVE YOU MAN!!!