Random Cookout

A few co-workers and I got together some weeks back to put together a self-cooked dinner at someone's home. It turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable evening showcasing completely hidden talents.

The host's talent for shopping wasn't so surprising, actually. She provided a range of antipasto items including cheeses, cold cuts and olives, and laid them all beautifully out on the table.

The best thing of the evening was the truffle honey. AMAZING with brie.

 

I made pesto with fresh linguine.

Another friend made a ginger and carrot soup with chickpeas

 Ripped this photo shamelessly off the host's fb page

This raw mushroom salad with lemon infused olive oil and gratings of asiago was pretty amazing as well. So simple, yet so yummy.

Another fried did roasted salmon done 3 ways - with plum sauce, lemon, and salt and pepper.

Roasted to pure perfection. Cooked and moist.

Plus sous vide apples and vanilla ice cream. A pretty perfect meal, in summary.