In honor of the French I used sunflowers. I love the French word "tournesol," which means turning to the sun, it has such a beautiful and spiritual connotation. Sunflowers are notoriously difficult to arrange, but I took a tip from Mrs. R.'s Thanksgiving table and arranged them individually in bowls and in my collection of Mottahedeh tulip vases.
I made chicken enchiladas in two versions. Enchiladas verdes with fresh tomatillo sauce and enchiladas con queso. Using a variety of farmers market chicken thighs, corn, chiles, and of course heirloom tomatoes, I kicked up the basic recipe I use from Cooks Illustrated. May I add, Cooks Illustrated is the best place to begin for the perfect concoction. I also use Epicurious extensively and keep my recipe files there that I share with my brother and daughters so we can combine our tours de force.
The middle child's t-shirt says:
I' Am
Simply
The Best
I was very happy to have done all the dishes the night before, so I rewarded my self with my favorite summer breakfast!
Ingredients:
1/2 slice of Mestemacher Sunflower Seed Bread
Goat Lady Basil and Garlic Goat Cheese Spread
Heirloom tomato
Avocado
Fresh Basil/Salt/Pepper
Poached Egg
Prosciutto
You can also melt a piece to cheese over it under the broiler if you like
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Liz
What truly stunning dishes! I have a Haas avocado I bought at market that just ripened. Now I know what to do with it.
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WOW! Liz you are an entertaining goddess. Last day at the shop today...planning to head out sometime in the middle of next
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Liz your presentation is impeccable. I adore chicken enchiladas. The recipe I use if from The Pink Adobe in Santa Fe!
ReplyDeleteSo excited Jane is coming to visit!!
Just home from Rehab yesterday. I hope you received my email!
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Karena
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Looks like you had a great time and managed it with style! And your menu was to die for...
ReplyDeleteThat was the chicest party in the entire world!
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ps I had lunch with the new headmistress of Mayfield.....and in September "Mother Liz" is coming back to Mayfield ! I said I wanted to participate! I am going to Pasadena! Any way you might come to our coast? Then you could up just an hour and a half! And come to our house in Santa Barbara! we have a teeny guest house here.......sleeps 3 (at this very moment)
Just so you know!
XXOO
Penny
You do treat your guests well! And good for you to treat yourself so well the next morning - a job well done!
ReplyDeleteOh my...all of this looks delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteit looks delicious and delightful!
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ReplyDeleteThe table and the food look amazing. Mexican was a good choice and I am happy to see how you displayed the sunflowers.
Cooks Illustrated is the best ever! I so agree with you.
Thank you for sharing.
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
Looks amazing Liz. You will receive an invite to my farm to table coming up in a few weeks. Guess you will not be on this coast but you will be with us in spirit. It's going to be a bash!
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