We hosted an intimate affair featuring chicken in red wine for dinner. It started (above) with an interesting salad.

• Taleggio Cheese (link)
• Bosc Pears, marinated in blood orange juice
• Oven-roasted pecans in curry and honey
• Pinot Grigio vinegar dressing: EVOO, salt, pepper, garlic clove, Dijon mustard
• Salad greens

The perfect bite is one that includes pear, crunchy nut, and the stinky goodness that is taleggio.

Next, the classic Coq au vin Barefoot Contessa style:

Her secret is doing it in the oven. Along with the chicken comes herbs, pearl onions, crimini mushrooms, and a good sauce.

For dessert:

Buttery (and organic!) pound cake, toasted, and topped with a homemade sauce of Cantor Farms blueberries, blood orange zest and juice, sugar, Chambord, and love.

Goes well with strong coffee and strongly colored tulips.

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