What to create?

Another rainy day. Love it! I have canceled all appointments, put a pot of coffee on and will stay home and cook. Special considerations- My FRT(favorite recipe tester) is driving to San Diego and back today to install his sculpture, Handstand,  in the upcoming Urban Trees Exhibit. He will be soooo tired and hungry. And tomorrow I am going to visit my wonderful friend  and former nanny Robin(wow how many years ago was that!) in Temecula. She is bravely battling breast cancer and can use a healthy but luxurious lunch. So here is the menu I have come up with one for tonight's dinner and building on that for tomorrow's lunch:

Tortilla Soup with Red Beans and Avocado
Wild Mushroom and Spinach Pie with Whole wheat Pecorino crust
Baby Lettuce with Citrus and Meyer Lemon Dressing
Dark Chocolate Brownies with Sour Cherries and Cocoa Nibs

Recipes to come!