Last Night's Valentine's Dinner

[lorijean]

My hubby had hand surgery so we stayed in and this is what I served

Belgian Endive, Celery Root and Pear Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Potatoe Wrapped Halibut with Sauteed Spinach with Lemon Dill Sauce

Chocolate Truffle Tart

 

[sylvia]

Hope hubby is feeling better. That wonderful dinner would certainly help to speed up recovery.

 

[marilynfl]

Aw...you do love your man! Could you share the vinaigrette? I have walnut oil to use up.

 

[curious1]

I saw that recipe, it looks so pretty. Was it hard to make?

 

[curious1]

I'm sure they were all pretty, but it was the halibut I saw and wondered about.

 

[curious1]

Marilyn, I have a pretty large can in the fridge, any suggestions other than salad dressings?

 

[dawnnys]

And I have macadamia nut oil (of all things) that I bought on a very good sale. Don't wanna waste it

 

[lorijean]

Here it is- enjoy

Hazelnut Vinaigrette

2 Tab sherry vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup hazelnut oil
salt and pepper to taste

in bowl combine vinegar, shallot and mustard. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking til smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

 

[lorijean]

No, the only problem I had was initially not slicing

the potatoes thin enough. At first my mandoline was set at 1/8 in. When I tried to fold the slices over the fish to seal they wouldn't bend. I sliced new potatoes on about 1/16 and they worked perfectly. The only other thing I would do is blot the fish and potatoe slices dry. Mine slipped off the fish a bit. It was very tasty. It has a very mild flavor so I think it definitely needs a sauce. I chose a lemon dill beurre blanc.