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Dinner for my Inlaws - luvnit - 01-27-2009 I recently had my inlaws over for a meal. They finally accepted a dinner invitation, and the dinner was wonderful! Please take note of the Endive stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts. It was fabulous! I will post that recipe separately for those interested. Here is the menu: Hors-D’Oeuvres Shrimp Toast (This was a C&H recipe from the separate Holiday book) An elegant and tasty presentation of shrimp, red peppers and scallions on top of crisp buttery toast. Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts (I will post this in a separate entry - it was 'to die for') Sweet honeyed walnuts, orange sections and goat cheese atop crispy endive. Drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette reduction. Salad Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad (also C&H recipe from Issue 54) Mesclun salad greens are topped with a mixture of roasted asparagus, grape tomatoes and button mushrooms along with a warm horseradish vinaigrette dressing. Entrée Roasted Top Loin (New York Strip)(another C&H recipe - definitely worth keeping) Slow-roasted to perfection with garlic and seasonings. Side dish Monster Twice-Baked Potatoes (Also a C&H recipe in the same issue with the New York strip Roast) Everything you like on a baked potato is stuffed into these huge tubers: bacon, sharp cheddar, butter and cream. Served with a creamy scallion and horseradish sauce. Dessert Rich Chocolate Cake (one of my own. very easy) A delicious chocolaty cake served with fresh whipped cream and a sugared blackberry sauce. Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - Harborwitch - 01-27-2009 Good grief - that all sounds soooooo good, especially the endive. I'll look forward to the recipe it sounds like something wonderful. How'd your MIL deal with your new kitchen - did I miss that??? Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - luvnit - 01-27-2009 Good memory Sharon! Well we invited them over several times but they were always 'busy'. After several months they finally said yes. We all had a wonderful time, they loved the meal and I think now, maybe, my MIL understands why I 'deserve' this kitchen. Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - Harborwitch - 01-27-2009 Isn't that a nice feeling! I'm glad it all worked out for you. Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - luvnit - 01-27-2009 I now have my 'theater rope' up in my kitchen. I only take it out when I am cooking for a crowd and I need my space. I found a nice little brushed knickel dragonfly to hang it on. Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - DFen911 - 01-27-2009 Hahaha!! I love the rope!! That is CLASSIC Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - chef_Tab - 01-27-2009 That rope is too funny! Your kitchen looks gorgeous. The meal sounds so wonderful. Can't wait to check out the stuffed endive. Which issue had the steak and potatoes? Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - cjs - 01-27-2009 If that meal didn't win her over - she is one lost cause!! Anxious to see the salad. Another item to add to my Central market list - endive! Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - Roxanne 21 - 01-27-2009 What a lovely menu, Laura--------how could she NOT LOVE it??!!!! She's probably saying "okay----next????" She will be knocking down the doors tomorrow!! If not---that will be me knocking down the door!!! You should be extremely pleased with yourself---and, BTW, the kitchen (and rope) is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Re: Dinner for my Inlaws - farnfam - 01-27-2009 Sounds just lovely, Laura. I can't see why they wouldn't be tickled pink to have been invited. Btw, the kitchen is gorgeous and you deserve it whether someone else thinks so or not