The setting was right: it was a Sunday evening after a glorious, sunny day in Beijing. The mood: a casual summer dinner. The cuisine: French. The chef: my roommate, Anne de Roulhac. Bon appetit!

Appetizer: Prawn Ravioli with a Fresh Cream Sauce

Entree: “Fish Roast” Fresh Seabass stuffed with Basil and Hazelnut pPesto, wrapped in Prosciutto

Side Dish: Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Plated and Ready to Eat

Dessert: Layered Lemon-Lime Custard and Yogurt Mouse topped with Roasted Hazelnuts