I mentioned last week that Kirk and decided that fancy occasions weren’t needed to enjoy a pairing dinner at home. We did this for the first time on Valentine’s Day this year and it’s something we talk about a lot. Since we love to cook and love to eat, why wait until the next holiday?
So we’re thinking that this might be fun to do seasonally…starting with the Fall! We switched up the courses we were each responsible for this time:
- Amuse Bouche: Kirk
- Appetizer: Heather
- Entrée: Kirk
- Dessert: Heather
And of course we created a menu for our dinner:
Today we’ll talk about the Amuse Bouche: Maple-Infused Seaweed Salad, topped with some beautifully sliced roasted garlic! I could eat an entire head..or two..of roasted garlic without a problem. Love this stuff!
The funny thing is everything is this dish was already in our pantry. We have an strangely wide variety of seaweed in the pantry, just waiting for a creation like this.
Maple-Infused Seaweed Salad
Keywords: bake appetizer vegan vegetarian
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 teaspoon Braggs
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 1/8 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 teaspoons arame
- 1 teaspoon wakame
Instructions
Rehydrate Arame & Wakame according to package directions. Lightly chop together.
Combine Bragg’s, Agave, and maple Syrup. Top rehydrated seaweeds with mixture and divide between two chinese soup spoons. Top with sliced roasted garlic.
See those shot glasses in the background? Those are a very simple drink that pairs so well with the seaweed salad. Make sure you choose a high quality tequila, because this is a sipping drink (not a shooter!).
Bittered Tequila
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 40ml añejo tequila
- 6 drops Angostura bitters
Instructions
Pour tequila in shot glass and add drops of tequila. Swirl lightly in glass to combine.
And that wrapped up the first course of the evening! Three more courses and recipes to share with you from this fun night of food. :)
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Questions for you:
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Do you love to cook or would you rather go out for dinners?
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When was the last time you did something special for no reason?
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Tequila – good or bad?
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My anniversary is next week, I may have to steal this pairing idea of yours. :) So cute!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..WIAW: Food Frustration
Yes – please do!! it’s so much fun to create together and have alone time together.
you guys are the coolest, really! i see a vegan restaurant in your future, yes?
lindsay recently posted..Tuesday Truism
Thanks friend! I think that would actually be pretty fun, but a LOT of work. Maybe we can sponsor one someday and help contribute recipes. :)
Tequila = bad for me! I don’t really like the taste of any liquor. Jason loves it though.
Lee recently posted..Eat More Kale
Tequila always seems to get mixed results. You do margaritas though, right?
Is there anything bitters doesn’t make better?! I love this recipe, the pairing, and the fact that you guys did this dinner at random. Why wait for a special occasion to celebrate?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..I Feel Scrambled + WIAW
Totally agree! Most holidays are made up anyway (Valentine’s Day?!) so I think we should be able to create on our on the spur of a moment too. ;)
It’s possible to sip tequila? Haha, clearly I’ve never had the good stuff ;D And yes, I can demolish a whole bulb of roasted garlic. I love seaweed salad, I have this saved to make soon! I only have wakame on hand, but nothing wrong with a single-weed salad :) Love your fancy dinner/date night idea–and the menu!
Allie recently posted..WIAW: The Basics
Heck yea! Good tequila should be smooth, flavorful, and AWESOME! I bet you’re right, if you do a one seaweed salad, let me know. :)
Time out. Your man helps you cook? :) I’m jealous. That salad sounds amazing Heather!!!! Just let me know when you want house guests! LOL.
STUFT Mama recently posted..Catching Up- Behind the Scenes and Another Cookie
You better believe it! He creates a lot of recipes that are posted here, I’m so spoiled! And I’m ready for you to come visit whenever – as long as you go running with me (although you might have to run slower!). ;)
this is too sweet!! Luvy and I need to steal this idea… except he doesn’t love to cook!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW #19 + WordPress Tutorial
Steal away – it’s a great date opportunity! And I made your jambalaya tonight with mama pea’s cornbread – a delicious dinner! =)
I don’t have seaweed, but I LOVE the thought of combining agave, maple, and Braggs…that would be so good on squash. :)
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Vegan Cornbread Bean Bisque
Ooh – that does sound awesome – roasted squash, right? Darn, now I want roasted squash and I’ve already eaten dinner!