Chèvre Chaud
Mixed Baby Lettuces, Teardrop Tomatoes
Chopped Hard Boiled Egg, Toasted Pinenuts
Dijon Vinaigrette
Kristy’s Table Setting
Last May we traveled to Paris to celebrate my sister-in-law’s 40th birthday. And recently I went to visit my family in Chicago. Of course we had to get together and have a dinner party with “the gang who went to Paris for Kristy’s birthday weekend.” And I was more than happy to be the chef.
PARIS REUNION
Le Menu
Pommery Brut Champagne
Starter
parmigiano-reggiano
toasted buttered baguette
Salade
“Kristy’s Salad”
chevre chaud, mixed lettuces, toasted pinenuts,
hard cooked egg, teardrop tomatoes
dijon vinaigrette
Puligny Montrachet 2006 Domaine Carillon
Plat Principal
wild mushroom agnolotti
pinor nior veal stock reduction
fried sage
Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve” 2006 Pinot Noir
Le Dessert
a drizzle of honey
whipped crème fraîche
Kristy’s Chèvre Chaud Salad
Form goat cheese into medallions and refrigerate. Dip chilled goat cheese medallion in a beaten egg, then in panko breadcrumbs. Fry in hot peanut oil turning once. When the breadcrumbs are golden, transfer to paper towel. Season with sea salt.
My favored Dijon Vinaigrette comes from Jacques Pepin:
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 3 Tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 c red or white wine vinegar
- 1 c extra virgin olive oil
I also a 2 tsp minced shallot.
Put all ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid, and shake very well.
Put all ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid, and shake very well.
This salad is named for my sister-in-law Kristy. Several years ago I made this salad for her and it became one of her favorites. Now, like enjoying a Chicago-style hot dog or having lunch at Joe’s Stone Crab, this salad is also one of our culinary traditions. I make it every time I come to town.
10 comments • Filed in: Cheese, Entertaining
It's so great that your family appreciates good food. Now we just have to get them to cook for you!
What a great tradition! I would look forward to your visits!
I have a birthday coming soon. Can you come to Texas and join us? The same menu will work perfectly.
Wow what a fantastic meal you prepared. I'll take the whole thing – do you deliver?
What a great dinner! The salad sounds absolutely wonderful!
Lovely salad.
I love the color of the place setting. It's one of my favorites colors.
The salad sounds fantastic with the fried goat cheese medallions!
Chèvre chaud. My. favourite. salad. ever.
absolutely stunning menu! isn't Paris just the best city ever! I love going there. good to be back visiting you.
How pretty Lori!!! Salad looks really deelish to!