shortlist no. 5 / august 17, 2010

The menu from what turned into a raucous evening with our dearly-nearly-departed neighbors, an Irishman and lots of Nick Cave music videos. And a headache in the morning.

By the way, Stu’s guerrero chicken with his homemade ancho chili sauce is maybe the best thing I’ve never made. Just another reason we’ll miss you guys…

mid-week dinner for 5 (plus newborn)

fresh bread, kielbasi, labne w’ za’atar and pita chips (aka. I’m boring)

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braised spare ribs with whipped fennel-potato mash and red wine reduction

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Stu’s grilled guerrero chicken

Mexican rice & beans

guacamole, fresh lime-doused salsa, sour cream

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pumpkin gingersnap bread pudding with mascarpone cream and salted bourbon sauce

chocolate chip cookies (once the Nick Cave videos started, there was no holding back)