Some time ago, I donated a food and wine pairing for six to a local
charity fund raiser I'm involved with. It included all food and wine,
set up and clean up, in the winning bidder's home.

The dinner was held this past Saturday and this was what I prepared:

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Passed Appetizers:
Chipotle-Rubbed Shrimp with Lime-Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Prosciutto
Grilled Scallops & Fresh Pineapple Wrapped in Bacon on Rosemary Skewers
Paired with: Cosmopolitans and La Crema Chardonnay

Soup:
Gazpacho, Topped with a Dollop of Creme Fraiche
Paired with: Cloudy Bay (Australia) Sauvignon Blanc

Salad:
Frisee with Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pears
with Raspberry-Vinaigrette Dressing
Paired with: Rimu Grove (New Zealand) Pinot Noir

Entree:
Red Snapper a` la Nicoise with Fennel, Capers and Olives
Roast Leg of Lamb, Marinated with Dijon Mustard,
Rosemary, Garlic and Wine
Served With:
Thyme-Marinated Grilled Asparagus
Caramelized Pearl Onions with Apple
Roasted Parsley New Potatoes
Paired with: Swanson Merlot

Dessert:
Key Lime Cheesecake, Topped With Berry Melange and Whipped Cream
Paired with: Valley of the Moon (Sonoma) Brut Champagne

I brought a friend with me to help with the serving and cleanup (she's
actually involved in the fund raiser with me so she volunteered to help
if I'd do the cooking).

The dinner was a great success - both of the invited couples actually
asked for my card and the host couple asked if I'd cater a cocktail party
for them for 40 to 50 people. I don't think I'd love doing this as much
if it was a job, but it felt really great to have such positive feedback
for my efforts.
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Donna
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