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Meal Memories of Key West, Panama, Costa Rica and California Wine Country

February 26, 2005

 

A Trio of Greek Appetizers

Tzatziki, Taramasalata, Melitzanosalata with Pita

We encountered this appetizer at two of David’s favorite Mediterranean restaurants in San Francisco

 

Sautéed Shrimp with Mustard-Chive Sauce

Adapted from an appetizer at Terra, in St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Southwestern Marinade

Twenty-first Century Molé

Mango Salsa

Black Beans with Celery, Onion and Chipotle Salsa

Inspired by a feature at Norman’s, Norman Van Aken’s restaurant in Coral Gables, FL.

 

Broiled Sake-marinated Cod in Shiso Broth

Shrimp Dumplings

Steamed Rice

The owners of Terra say this recipe is so popular, it should have a restaurant of its own

 

Roasted Beet Salad with Baby Spinach

Citrus Dressing

Variations of this dish were “in” on both coasts last year

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Almond Pear Tart

Encountered on our Panama cruise and in California

 

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Crème Anglaise

Made with chocolate from the Silicon Valley

 

Lemon and Poppy Seed Berry Shortcakes

Another trendy dish in wine country

 

Macaroon Bars

David and Emi provided the special nut flour for this recipe

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Covey Run Washington State Dry Riesling 2003

Snoqualmie Columbia Valley Winemakers Select Riesling 2004

2 Brothers Big Tattoo Red  Colchagua, Chile 2003

 

Decaffeinated Coffee