Try Martha's Chocolate Espresso Tart Recipe. Here are some photos of a slice from the one I baked today:
http://suburbanaproncompany.blogspot.com/2006/04/coffee-break.html
sorry you had to cancel....maybe you can simply reschedule? the question is: are you feeling better??
oh, and an easy, quick side would simply be whole mushrooms, sauteed in butter/garlic, with some homemade mozzarella sticks (baked in oven)....