A few of us have been kicking around the idea of a progressive or themed dinner party and Deepa and Erich got us started with Latin American theme. I was assigned a side dish and volunteered the Count for a cocktail that worked as a mocktail.
I went for an old favorite, Tommy's Rice and Beans from Epicurious.com. Nothing really fancy (although I like how colorful it is), but black beans and rice feel like a classic Latin America side and this recipe is my version of comfort food. It paired nicely with the lamb (an extra treat as it was from Erich parent's farm and organic) with mole sauce. We started off the evening with tasty goat cheese and chorizo empanadas, gourmet nachos and Mexicana cocktails. The night wrapped up with Mexican wedding cookies and tequila lime budt cake with lemoncello.
It was a really fun night and a great way to have a low key but gourmet meal with friends. I hope this becomes a regular event.
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Thank you for coming over and bringing your yummy rice and beans, and of course the cocktail...what a fun night!
I vote for Comfort Food or a french theme for next time!
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