Black Bean Chili Supper

This is a good menu for a casual evening with friends, as everything can be made ahead and chili is familiar to carnivores and therefore not too threatening.

Starters:

Salsa
Guacamole
Sliced carrots
Sliced jicama
Tortilla chips

Salad:

Mixed greens with walnuts, dried cranberries and blue cheese.

Main Course:

Black Bean Chili, served over:
Polenta

Garnishes:

Roasted poblano peppers, diced
Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Sliced green onions
Crumbled Cotija cheese

Dessert

Lemon sorbet with blueberries

or

Lemon cake with blueberry sauce