Dinner to end the year 2014...

As the year 2014 closes, we celebrated with a dinner with friends at home...it is also occasion to "clear out" my clogged fridge.

 Sitting elbow to elbow for 8 persons...

 Raw cauliflower is good with a simple aioli...

Tomatoes 2 ways: in concentrated purée and as raw (kumato). Served with a balsamic reduction, olive oil, sprinkle of fleur de sel and a Parmiggiano regiano chip...

 Lamb shoulder braised slowly in white wine and garlic, served with potato purée and the cooking jus.

 A simple salade with a cut of cheese... Comte

Suddenly feeled inspired to create, but a bit messy with the construction because of laziness: chocolate mousse à l'absinthe on almond crumble, lemon jelly, crème anglaise, caramel aux fleurs de sel and a pear chip.