I was treated to an unexpected visit by one of my oldest and dearest friends. He's often able to stop in on his way North this time of year so I usually try to keep some ingredients for some fast, yet elegant meals on hand. It helps that there is an abundance of produce available both from the garden and from the CSA bag. I found out that he'd be coming for dinner around lunch, finalized a menu in my head during the early afternoon, and cranked the oven to 450 when I got home. We were eating by 5:15 and had a healthy and filling meal in front of us and great conversation between us.
Roasted Salmon
Put a cast iron skillet into the oven set at 450. When the oven (and skillet) is hot put the salmon down, salt and pepper it and drizzle it with olive oil. Bake 10 minutes. Scatter on garlic, lemon slices and fresh parsley. Bake 5 - 10 min. more until the fish flakes.
Roasted Cauliflower
Put Cauliflower on a roasting sheet, drizzle with olive oil, chopped garlic and sage. Roast 20 min. Add salt and pepper and fresh parmesean if you have it.
Sweet Potato Gratin
Par boil whole sweet potatoes for about 15 min. until fork tender. Drain and cool. Peel off the skins, slice and put into a baking pan. Scatter chopped garlic and sage over the top. Salt and pepper. Cover with heavy cream and chees (Swiss or Mozarella work well). Bake for about 10 min. untilt the cheese is melty.
Also on the table - Apparition wine from Americana Vineyards in Trumansburg, NY. This is the perfect fall wine. We love this vineyard and I usually buy at least four or five bottles so there's enough for fall entertaining.
This was a perfect meal with one of my favorite people on the planet. What a great way to end a Monday.
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