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Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham, Hollandaise Sauce and a Poached Egg – Beef Wellington served with Gratin Dauphinois Potatoes, Brocolli and Carrots and  a Red Wine and mushroom gravy – Crème Brulee with a Shortbread and Rosewater Biscuit and Blueberries

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My style of cooking for our dinner parties is fairly basic, but tasty (I hope) and easy to. The hardest part is to think up different menus, so I don’t repeat anything, and also when you are hosting, it is nice to prepare and cook as much as you can in advance, or dishes that do not need to be cooked when your guests are ensconced, so you spend most of the time with your guests rather than being in the kitchen. You can read about my style of cooking here

Dinner Party Menu Idea for 4 People

Starter Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham, Hollandaise Sauce and a Poached Egg
Main Course Beef Wellington served with Gratin Dauphinois Potatoes, Brocolli and Carrots and  a Red Wine and mushroom gravy
Dessert Crème Brulee with a Shortbread and Rosewater Biscuit and Blueberries

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Antipasta – Spanish Chicken with Chorizo, Cubed Potatoes and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables – Tart Tatin served with a Brandy cream

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My style of cooking for our dinner parties is fairly basic, but tasty (I hope) and easy to. The hardest part is to think up different menus, so I don’t repeat anything, and also when you are hosting, it is nice to prepare and cook as much as you can in advance, or dishes that do not need to be cooked when your guests are ensconced, so you spend most of the time with your guests rather than being in the kitchen. You can read about my style of cooking here

Dinner Party Menu Idea for 4 People

For my latest 3 course dinner party  I decided to do a Mediterranean theme which was great for summer

Starter Antipasta (no cooking involved so a lovely easy sociable starter and a great way to start a dinner party)
Main Course Spanish Chicken with Chorizo, Cubed Potatoes and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Dessert Tart Tatin served with a Brandy cream

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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup – Roasted Belly Pork with Barbecue Sauce Braised Red Cabbage, Swede and Roasted New Potatoes – Key Lime Pie

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My style of cooking for our dinner parties is fairly basic, but tasty (I hope) and easy to. The hardest part is to think up different menus, so I don’t repeat anything, and also when you are hosting, it is nice to prepare and cook as much as you can in advance, or dishes that do not need to be cooked when your guests are ensconced, so you spend most of the time with your guests rather than being in the kitchen. You can read about my style of cooking here

Dinner Party Menu Idea for 4 People

Starter Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Main Course Roasted Belly Pork with Barbecue Sauce which I served with Braised Red Cabbage, Swede and Roasted New Potatoes
Dessert Key Lime Pie

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Trio of Bruschetta – Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb,  Dauphinoise Potatoes & Vegs & Redcurrant Sauce – Chocolate Fondants

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My style of cooking for our dinner parties is fairly basic, but tasty (I hope) and easy to. The hardest part is to think up different menus, so I don’t repeat anything, and also when you are hosting, it is nice to prepare and cook as much as you can in advance, or dishes that do not need to be cooked when your guests are ensconced, so you spend most of the time with your guests rather than being in the kitchen. You can read about my style of cooking here

Dinner Party Menu Idea for 4 People

Starter Trio of Bruschetta
Main Course Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb,  Dauphinoise Potatoes & Vegs & Redcurrant Sauce
Dessert Chocolate Fondants

To serve with drinks little parmesan biscuits, and discs of salami spread with cream cheese folded over anti pasta style stuffed peppers [Read more…] about Trio of Bruschetta – Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb,  Dauphinoise Potatoes & Vegs & Redcurrant Sauce – Chocolate Fondants

Individual Parma Ham Lined Quiches – Mustard Glazed Shoulder of Lamb with Roasted New Potatoes and Onions & Rosemary, Creamed Leeks  & Green Beans – Strawberry/Raspberry Meringue Roulade

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My style of cooking for our dinner parties is fairly basic, but tasty (I hope) and easy to. The hardest part is to think up different menus, so I don’t repeat anything, and also when you are hosting, it is nice to prepare and cook as much as you can in advance, or dishes that do not need to be cooked when your guests are ensconced, so you spend most of the time with your guests rather than being in the kitchen. You can read about my style of cooking here

Dinner Party Menu Idea for 4 People

Starter Individual Parma Ham Lined Quiches
Main Course Mustard Glazed Shoulder of Lamb with Roasted New Potatoes and Onions & Rosemary, Creamed Leeks  & Green Beans
Dessert Strawberry/Raspberry Meringue Roulade

[Read more…] about Individual Parma Ham Lined Quiches – Mustard Glazed Shoulder of Lamb with Roasted New Potatoes and Onions & Rosemary, Creamed Leeks  & Green Beans – Strawberry/Raspberry Meringue Roulade