All the prep, all the cooking, all the cleaning, all the — let’s face it — hassle, and what do you get?
First course: barszcz (beetroot soup) with “ears” (wonton-like dumplings)
Second course: wild mushroom soup.
Third course: pierogi (somewhat larger dumplings) filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms.
Fourth course: fried sauerkraut and onions.
Main course: baked salmon, served with roasted potatoes, scallops, and asparagus.
And after dinner, gifts, including a new book for L.