Dinner after Julie & Julia

Inspired by Julia Child, but keeping in mind the hot summer weather and my waistline, I was in the mood to cook a bit more healthy than she was known to do. Here is the menu for dinner tonight.

Crudites
Blanched green beans and baby carrots drizzled with a basil olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Served cold
I just discovered how delicious cold green beans with balsamic are! I have eaten them 3 times this week!

Dinner
Seared Ahi steaks: seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper
Fingerling potatoes: boiled, drained, and tossed with a nob of butter, salt, pepper, parsley, chives, and basil (herbs from my garden)
Zucchini and yellow squash (from my garden): sliced, sauteed in olive oil, salt, and pepper
Dijon sauce: Dijon mustard, basil olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (we put this on the fish and potatoes-- delicious)
Baguette with Brie and Port Salut Cheese

Dessert
Angel Food cake with macerated raspberries and nectarines: tossed the fruit with 1 TB of sugar and 1 TB of triple sec (served the fruit and the juices over the cake, and in the spirit of Julia, a tiny drizzle of fresh cream to finish!)

Since I was feeling French, we enjoyed a sparkling blanc de noirs with dinner. Champagne really does go with everything!