Indian Summer Results

It was so great to be back in my Sunday dinner grove this past Sunday, and I also had quite a few new people at the table.

I loved all the different ingredients used in all my dishes from the gorgonzola cheese to the fennel and the almond paste—they all ended up working well together.

{Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola wrapped with Smoked Ham with a Balsamic Glaze}

These figs were sweet, creamy and a little salty from the ham- everything you can ask for in an appetizer! I loved how it was warm and gooey on the inside.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the meal and conversation I forget to take pictures of my dishes—so no photo of the Olive crusted chicken with Fennel and Tomato Puree, and Polenta. But the olive crust flavors were so unique-  sour, sweet (from golden raisins) & salty.

{Peach & Almond Galette}

This is a great “good bye” dessert to peaches until next summer- I put almond paste in the crumbled topping which added a stronger almond kick to it. The Amaretto whip I served alongside was also the perfect compliment.