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Party Recipe: Welcome to California
Rob and I are hosting a dinner party tonight for a visiting friend from Japan. I tossed around ideas for classic “American” dishes (roast turkey, meatloaf, banana splits) and eventually settled on a menu that makes the most of California’s summer produce and relaxed spirit.
Cocktails
California white wine
Pistachios in shell
Dinner
Pan-fried artichokes with soy dip
Wine poached wild salmon with fresh dill
French cut wax beans
Roasted garlic purple mashed potatoes
Dessert
White peaches baked with a crumb topping
Organic whipped cream
Decaf coffee
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I love this menu! The purple mashed potatoes were a perfect touch.