The Welcome Home Dinner

For the last two weeks, I have been on my own in Denmark.  On my own to translate, drive on the right, read Danish road signs, wear wool socks and 3 layers on the chilly nights.  Also, on my own to run free, explore, sleep late, eat copious amounts of popcorn & chocolate in front of the tv, stay up late drawing and drinking wine. 

My host & sweet boyfriend Sune, is a Marine Engineer on an oil rig in the North Sea.  He works on the rig for 14 days straight, but then has off for 21 days straight.  Hence, being on my own for 2 weeks.  Needless to say, his homecoming was greatly anticipated. 

I have loved to cook for as long as I can remember.  During my time on St. Thomas, I had the opportunity to work at a gourmet restaurant, attend fabulous Chaine des Rotisseur dinners, learn from several gifted chefs & host dinners of my own. 

Luckily, Sune enjoys food & cooking as much as I do and has an incredible kitchen.  So, I eagerly created a menu for Sune’s return from the rig yesterday.  Diligent recipe researching, translating Danish groceries, converting quantities on my iPhone and 3 days later, I had completed the perfect 5 course dinner. 

Hummus with Homemade Tortilla Chips & Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks drizzled with White Truffle Oil

Insert Picture of Baked French Onion Soup (Apparently we were too excited to take a picture, but it was delicious!!  And the long cooking process made the apartment smell AMAZING!!) 

White & Red Grape Granita Intermezzo

Layered Eggplant & Basil Oil Marinated Chicken Parmesan

 These were sooo good & light, that we each ended up having 5!  

Tiramisu

After all this and one minor catastrophe that shall remain nameless, I still love cooking & can’t wait to do it all over again!  

PS I would like to thank www.cookography.com