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Amanda
Citizen
Username: Amandalavin
Post Number: 38
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 10:44 pm: | 
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I'm having a dinner party for 8 people.
All set with appetizers, desserts, salads, cocktails, etc.
Struggling with the entrees - I'm looking to make this somewhat nice.
Suggestions? |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 1645
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 11:34 pm: |
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Vegetarian, poultry, meat?
How complex do you want it to be?
What are the appetizers etc? |
Lemonhead
Citizen
Username: Lemonhead
Post Number: 75
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 9:41 am: |
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I just had a dinner for 18 people, buffet style. I made flank steak in a really delicious and easy marinade and I grilled wild salmon on cedar planks with a brown sugar and cayenne pepper rub. Also very easy. Let me know if you want the recipes... |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 3390
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 10:07 am: |
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If she doesn't, I do.. they sound delish! |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5792
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 10:26 am: |
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I agree that it all depends on what else you are serving as appetizers, sides, beverages, budget...and since you want it somewhat nice, I will steer away from good "larger group" suggestions like smoking a whole pork shoulder for pulled pork or making a couple of beer can chickens with some great salsas on the side (as I did last weekend for a dinner for 8). Great food, but more casual. What about these:
a roast beef (tenderloin even) or prime rib..Ina Garten has a foolproof tenderloin recipe that we've used a number of times
crown roast of pork or grilled pork tenderloin in a really good marinade...you can make a stuffing of some sort to go with the crown roast...the pork tenderloin looks great cut in medallions and served with a sauce from the cooked down marinade
crabcakes or individual lobster/crab/seafood pot pies
stuffed Cornish game hens...nice wild rice and mushroom stuffing
roast turkey..a lot easier to make than most folks realize
you can dress up any "regular sounding" cut of meat with a great sauce and side dishes and also, if its some of the above, the quality of the cut goes a long way in impressing guests.
sometimes, I pick my side dishes first that I want to serve then find a main dish to accompany that. For example, I love to make sides with wild mushrooms, like a wild mushroom bread pudding, or wild mushroom streudel, or a savory souffle..or a great potato gratin..then I pick a meat that goes best with it. Check if anyone has any dietary restrictions too. |
Scott
Citizen
Username: Selnychef
Post Number: 88
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 8:19 pm: |
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What is the app and wine?
What wine do you intend to serve with the dinner? |
Amanda
Citizen
Username: Amandalavin
Post Number: 39
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 9:48 pm: |
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Thinking stuffed mushrooms and a pear appetizer to start off....with sour apple martinis.
All set with Salad...and thinking about a glazed carrot side.
Dessert will include Magnolia Bakery cupcakes.
Thanks! |
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