Another feast prepared by the Mother

To celebrate our appearance on Indy Style (http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/kitchen/making-marshmallows-at-home-tips-from-240-sweet), Chris served us a wonderful feast. While sitting on the deck, we leisurely enjoyed the meal pictured above. I've noticed that I don't often take pictures of dessert--even though I love it.

We started the meal with delicious steamed mussels and tuna sashimi. Chris accompanied the sashimi with a ponzu sauce. I enjoyed the contrast of the caper's bite with sweetness of the fish. Alexa says that tuna is always her favorite item at a meal.

For our salad course, Chris created a yogurt sauce to dress the pear and kumquat salad. The walnuts and romaine added crunch and crispiness. Usually, she serves the salad as the last course. This time, she chose to include it between the appetizer and main entree.

On a spring evening that is turning a little chilly, nothing is more warming than beef stroganoff. Chris grilled the beef instead of braising it. This gave it a different dimension of flavor. Egg noodles and sour cream sauce completed the yummy dish.

For dessert, we ate a cherry pie. It was tasty.

After this delicious meal, we were ready for the next morning's show. I think we did well--thanks to the lovingly prepared fortification.

Sam

Hamburgers on the grill

Warm weather is here, and that means it is time for hamburgers on the grill. The other night, we enjoyed a delicious meal that we cooked outside. Above, our two plates include Angus hamburgers.

I flavored the burgers with Montreal Steak Seasoning and worcestershire right before they were placed over the coals. On my hamburger (top), I like pickles and catsup. I know, it's not a combination that everyone appreciates. Alexa (bottom) doesn't care for a bun. She topped hers with Cheddar, sauteed onions, and tomato.

Our hamburgers were accompanied by grilled new potatoes, an Asian-inspired salad topped with sesame-ginger dressing and avocado slices (of course). With fresh strawberries and rum, I blended up some daquiris.

Not pictured, but enjoyed, were pavlovas. Alexa made a sour cream sauce to top the meringue boats. Then, she sliced mangos, strawberries and kiwi that added that provided a great contrast to the sauce.

Do you ever make hamburgers? What is your favorite recipe?

Sam