August 5, 2005 Dinner at Cafe Drake

Dinner at Cafe Drake

August 5, 2005

Gimlets & Pistachio Nuts

Beer-braised Pork Chops with Dried Anaheim & Colorado Chiles

Pozole with Italian Peppers & Tomatoes

Sauteed Summer Vegetables

Chocolate Cookies & Coffee

Grappa

This is such an easy menu, perfect for a weeknight dinner party. The main course is all that requires cooking, and the pork chops, once floured, seasoned and browned, can simmer slowly in the beer and chiles for an hour or more. Pre-saute your vegetables and re-heat just before serving. Using canned pozole makes that side dish a snap to prepare. All one can ask for is a guest as lovely as my friend Jennifer seen above. (Note: these photos were taken AFTER dinner . . .and a few drinks)