Picking a theme for a dinner party can sometimes be difficult, unless you're super comfortable with the cuisine. I catered a dinner party for twenty folks a few weeks ago, and after a bit of back and forth with the client, we'd settled on Lebanese/Turkish. I wouldn't have said I'm an expert with this fare, but I certainly have a tighter grasp on what that means.

Pomegranate and Walnut Chicken w/ Lemon Zest and Dill

Grilled Vegetables w/ an Orange Balsamic Glaze & Herbed Feta

I'm probably one of the most adventurous eaters you'd ever meet. I'll try anything twice. Food deserves a second chance, too, no? And, no matter how odd it may seem...I usually like it; foie gras, beef tendons, tongue, well....you get the idea. My point, is that whether I go out or stay in I make it my mission to always branch out.

However, over the past year I've had to reign that in quite a bit because one cannot lose nearly 50 lbs. when eating such delicacies as foie gras. So, when I discover something that is delicious, but doesn't pack on the pounds, I stick with it. Below is my adaptation of a Lime Vinaigrette from one of my go-to cafes, Chow. In fact, it's so delicious...it doubles as a marinade, too. Try it with a fresh filet of salmon!

Juice of 2 limes

1 T. Thai Fish Sauce

1 T. Mirin

1 T. grated fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 t. Sriracha