To Start: Puff pastry tartlets topped with roasted mediterranean vegetables and garlic and herb soft cheese.
Main: Sweet lemon chicken strips, soured cream to dip, large green salad, crusty bread.
Desserrt: Home-made chocolate mousse cups.
I'm going for informal, help-yourself kind of food for eight friends. My boyfriend and I will be doing the cooking. I want to know if this menu is any good - please say if you think a course doesn't go or sounds rank or whatever, and give me suggestions on either alternative recipes etc. If you think this is good, how about tips on drinks, table setting etc in order to make this meal a success?!
Thanks!
2006-07-16 22:39:37 · 12 answers · asked by amyeighteenlancaster 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
I think adding a white polenta made with fresh rosemary and gruyere cheese would be a great addition to the main course. To drink, I'd suggest a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or if you want to go red, do a Pinot Noir or Cotes du Rhone. For your mousse, look for some high quality Belgian chocolate.
2006-07-17 07:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by trident_of_paracelsus 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sounds wonderful, especially the pastry tartlets. The best way to serve a dinner like this, even informal, is to use the cloth napkins, funky napkin holders, a wild centerpiece. People love offbeat decorations. Have fun!
2006-07-17 03:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by HamTownGal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend sparkling apple cider and a light wine offered for beverage choices plus mineral water with slices of lemon and lime. Offer tea and coffee with the dessert. Put fresh flowers and candles (tea lights) on the table. Cloth napkins are a good choice with the place settings and can be washed and reused. The dinner sounds yummy. Please post recipes.
2006-07-16 22:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by madamesophia1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds great. I am sure it will be a hit. You may want to do more Starters... hummus and pita would be awesome with what you are having... you could also do stuffed mushroom's which is always a hit.
2006-07-17 05:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by hullo? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds absolutely wonderful!
Just let the spirits flow freely too :) I think wine would be nice. \
Oh now you've made me all hungry again.
2006-07-17 01:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you add some colour to your dinner with some candles, drinks,crispies,light music dont forget to setup some baloons too
2006-07-16 22:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by vankayalarakesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What time can I come over? That sounds GREAT!
2006-07-17 02:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds delicious! Can I come???
2006-07-16 22:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting hungry reading that :P
A+!!
2006-07-16 23:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by watson w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds very good!!!
2006-07-16 22:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by sqishieears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋