Home Stretch Here We Come

We are very tired. The dish washer is broken. Both our mothers are in the dish pit this weekend! It is the home stretch and while we slide into home plate with mixed emotions - we are very happy to be able to serve Chef's delicious food in another way.
A number of you have signed up for our `Theme Dinner' email list. We will be offering reservation only theme dinners this winter and will be selling them strictly through our blog and email subscribers. The first will be a 4 course Italian Dinner. No date yet but we will keep you posted.
We continue to sell the freezer food and hope sales will pick up when the service portion of the Moose is discontinued. While it won't be the same as being served hot - it will be available on demand and for a portion of the cost.
Dates are also disappearing for Christmas parties. We are thrilled with the response to our catering service. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Now for the recipe...

Gratin of Chickpeas & Goat Cheese
1 T olive oil
1/4 c chopped green onion
1 garlic clove - chopped
2 c of chickpeas rinsed & drained
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t ground cumin
1/4 t dried oregano
pinch of dried thyme
pinch of cayenne pepper
pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper
9 oz chorizo sausage thinly sliced
1/4 c fresh parsley chopped
3/4 c crushed tomatoes
9 oz goat cheese

Method:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the green onions & garlic for 30 sec. Add chickpeas, dry spices & chorizo and cook for 3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes & parsley. Stir and reheat thoroughly. Remove from heat. Place the mixture in the middle of the plate and cover with sliced goat's cheese. Place under broiler of the oven until the goat's cheese has softened & serve. Yummy!

We are open Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 5:00 ... then that's all folks! Will Carol Ann cry? Come and find out! She'll buy you a drink if you say you saw it on the blog!!
Ta Ta
CA & Chef Stephen