My mother’s birthday was last Friday. She and Daddy were at the lake for the weekend, so they came for dinner last night. We toasted the evening with a signature drink of a Champagne Pomegranate Cocktail, followed by Roasted Red Pepper Soup and an entree of Cabbage Rolls with Champagne Risotto. For dessert, I picked up some Black & White Cookies — my mom’s favorite, from when she was little in New York.
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The champagne, featured throughout the meal
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Blanch the cabbage for about 30 seconds to soften
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The meat mixture rolled and forming the first layer in the dish
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Add half a chopped red apple and the white sauce
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Sprinkle with cinnamon
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Add second layer of cabbage rolls, top with remaining sauce, apple and more cinnamon
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Meanwhile...
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I roasted red peppers for the Roasted Red Pepper Soup (toss peppers with evoo and bake at 350 for about 45 min.)
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Doesn't that look delicious? Baked Cabbage Rolls with Champagne Risotto (topped with pancetta)
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Don't forget the crusty garlic bread
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And for dessert, Black & White Cookies.