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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2009, 02:58:30 PM »
Quote from: MaryKate on June 03, 2009, 01:26:36 PM
cool :) i'm "working" from home, so as soon as the day is done, I'll get some up for you :)


Thank you!!!

Ohhh, how about Fondue ;D
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2009, 03:33:33 PM »
Quote from: Stacey on June 03, 2009, 02:58:30 PM
Thank you!!!

Ohhh, how about Fondue ;D

I love fondue parties!  :)
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2009, 03:36:28 PM »
Quote from: Jewlz on June 03, 2009, 03:33:33 PM
I love fondue parties!  :)

Me too!!!! :D
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2009, 04:05:26 PM »
I vote for everything! They all sound great!

I do have a recipe for a new salad someone brought to a party we had last month. It would go well with Mexican fare as well as BBQ. It's must a mix of black beans, corn, avocado, shredded purple cabbage, and tomato all in a lemony vinaigrete. Healthy and delish!
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2009, 04:06:27 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on June 03, 2009, 04:05:26 PM
I vote for everything! They all sound great!

I do have a recipe for a new salad someone brought to a party we had last month. It would go well with Mexican fare as well as BBQ. It's must a mix of black beans, corn, avocado, shredded purple cabbage, and tomato all in a lemony vinaigrete. Healthy and delish!
Now that sounds good..can you post that? I want to get my beans soaking. I have 4 avocadoes ready to use, and that sounds good to have with BBQ steak! TIA!!!
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2009, 04:13:26 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on June 03, 2009, 04:05:26 PM
I do have a recipe for a new salad someone brought to a party we had last month. It would go well with Mexican fare as well as BBQ. It's must a mix of black beans, corn, avocado, shredded purple cabbage, and tomato all in a lemony vinaigrete. Healthy and delish!

Oh, that does sound good!
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2009, 04:51:21 PM »
Quote from: racheeeee on June 03, 2009, 04:06:27 PM
Now that sounds good..can you post that? I want to get my beans soaking. I have 4 avocadoes ready to use, and that sounds good to have with BBQ steak! TIA!!!

Honestly, that IS the recipe! I just wing these things most of the time... but let me try to be more specific:

1 small head purple cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
2 ripe avocadoes, chopped
2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans unsweetened, unsalted corn, drained
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, deseeded and chopped

optional: you can add other veg (grated carrot, onion, chili, etc

Mix all veggies in a bowl.

For dressing, juice one lemon (or lime), add to 1/2 c. olive oil, and then add salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano to taste. (about 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic to start with)

This is best after sitting for several hours so chech your seasoning after that to see how it is. I'll try to measure better next time I make it!!
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2009, 08:01:45 AM »
I saw a really idea on Rachael Ray, where she made mini meat loaves. She used a muffin tin, and it was such a cute idea! Little individual meat loaves, single servings. I thought it was a great idea for a get-together.
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2009, 04:13:44 PM »
Thanks for some great ideas.... Other half is insisting it be American so i've decided, since weather is supposed to be not to great on Saturday, to go for jambalaya. I've never done it but I do like it the few times i've had it and it's different.

Think I might try corn bread with it as well. And i'm fancying attempting some decadent southern pie like peanut butter... :o
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #24 on: June 04, 2009, 04:15:22 PM »
Nooo!! Pecan pie - it has to be pecan!! ;)
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #25 on: June 04, 2009, 04:15:41 PM »
Quote from: pkmac on June 03, 2009, 02:43:01 PM
I made these, Bulgur Herb and Feta Stuffed cornish hens (poussin), a salad with beets, dried cranberries and candied walnuts and a homemade olive bread for guests and it was a huge hit. I was able to make everything in advance and just take them out of the oven to serve. It looks impressive but was very simple and not fussy in terms of having to carve or slice after cooking.

For hors d'oeuvre , I served a white bean, roasted tomato dip with homemade pita chips, blue cheese stuffed medjool dates wrapped in bacon and assorted olives.

I love dinner parties!  :)

Me too! I love the sound of those dates.....
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #26 on: June 04, 2009, 04:16:44 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on June 04, 2009, 04:15:22 PM
Nooo!! Pecan pie - it has to be pecan!! ;)

It's not one of my favourites. And I always insist the dessert has to be something I really want...and since i'm breaking my diet for this meal, it had better be good  :P
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #27 on: June 04, 2009, 04:25:56 PM »
Quote from: StephanieLea on June 04, 2009, 04:16:44 PM
It's not one of my favourites. And I always insist the dessert has to be something I really want...and since i'm breaking my diet for this meal, it had better be good  :P

LOL! Actually, I prefer chocolate pecan pie tbh. Have fun, it all sounds yummy!
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #28 on: June 04, 2009, 05:43:00 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on June 04, 2009, 04:25:56 PM
LOL! Actually, I prefer chocolate pecan pie tbh. Have fun, it all sounds yummy!

I do like that!!!  Other half pushing for peach cobbler and homemade ice cream...
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Re: What would you serve at a dinner party?
« Reply #29 on: June 04, 2009, 05:46:24 PM »
Quote from: StephanieLea on June 04, 2009, 05:43:00 PM
I do like that!!!  Other half pushing for peach cobbler and homemade ice cream...

Can't say I blame him!!
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