Need ideas for appetizer, formal dinner party for husband's important clients.?!
Entree: Cioppino (scallops, prawns, crab, halibut and mussels in tomato base broth)
Dessert: Floating island in custard with berries!.
Guests do not like raw oysters!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Dessert: Floating island in custard with berries!.
Guests do not like raw oysters!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I think you have to go formal with the appetizer - no dips! Shrimp cocktail was mentioned but since you have seafood entree I would do something like cheese or spinach phyllo triangles or mini beef wellingtons with a plate of assorted cheeses and fruit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Excuse my lack of quantities, but I don't really have a written recipe for this one!. Each tortilla makes about 4 - 5 zuni rolls and uses about 6 slices of turkey, 2 slices of bacon, small handful of scallions and Havarti cheese!.!.!.!.!.I dunno how many you're having over your house for dinner, so you can use the guideline above!.
Zuni Rolls w/ Raspberry Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Large flour tortillas
Chopped green onions
Thinly sliced smoked turkey breast (lunch meat style)
Chopped crisy bacon
Diced Havarti cheese
Raspberry chipotle sauce - you can make this from scratch, but I recently started buying it at the grocery store and its very good!. Look in the BBQ sauce section or latin foods section near the salsas!.
To prepare:
Lay a tortilla flat on the counter
Lay 5 -6 slices of the sliced turkey breast all around evenly
Evenly sprinkle the chopped bacon, Havarti, and scallions
Roll up tortilla tighly
Spray some Pam on a hot griddle, lay the roll seam side down, grill it for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden
Remove from griddle, put off to the side seam side down, and repeat above steps with another tortilla!.
Once you've grilled a few of them, using a sharp knife (not a serrated one because that will rip the roll apart) cut diagonally into 1-2" pieces - just like cutting a sushi roll, but on a bias!. Each one should yield 4-5 rolls!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Zuni Rolls w/ Raspberry Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Large flour tortillas
Chopped green onions
Thinly sliced smoked turkey breast (lunch meat style)
Chopped crisy bacon
Diced Havarti cheese
Raspberry chipotle sauce - you can make this from scratch, but I recently started buying it at the grocery store and its very good!. Look in the BBQ sauce section or latin foods section near the salsas!.
To prepare:
Lay a tortilla flat on the counter
Lay 5 -6 slices of the sliced turkey breast all around evenly
Evenly sprinkle the chopped bacon, Havarti, and scallions
Roll up tortilla tighly
Spray some Pam on a hot griddle, lay the roll seam side down, grill it for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden
Remove from griddle, put off to the side seam side down, and repeat above steps with another tortilla!.
Once you've grilled a few of them, using a sharp knife (not a serrated one because that will rip the roll apart) cut diagonally into 1-2" pieces - just like cutting a sushi roll, but on a bias!. Each one should yield 4-5 rolls!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
SPINACH DIP in Sourdough Loaf
1 c!. mayonnaise
1 pkg!. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1 pkg!. Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 small can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 tsp!. dill
1/4 c!. chopped green onions (with tops)
1 Sourdough whole round & baguettes to dip
Mix all ingredients together well!. Cut the top off of a sourdough round loaf and scoop out the inside!. Put the dip inside the sourdough and replace the top!. Refrigerate several hours!. Serve with sliced French bread or baguettes to spread it on!.
HOT CRAB DIP
8 oz!. cream cheese, softened
1 TB!. milk
1 (6-1/2 oz) can flaked crabmeat (or fresh - NOT imitation)
2 Tb!. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp!. cream style horseradish
1/4 tsp!. salt
dash of pepper
1/3 c!. sliced, toasted almonds
crackers for dipping
Combine all ingredients (except almonds & crackers); put into small casserole and top with with almonds!. Bake at 375 for 15 min, or until it bubbles!. Serve with crackers (I usually double this recipe)
CORN CHEESE DIP (for vegetables)
3/4 lb!. grated sharp Cheddar cheese, room temp
1/2 c!. sour cream
1/2 c!. mayonnaise
garlic powder, to taste
salt & pepper to taste
finely chopped red and/or green bell pepper to taste
12-oz!. can corn, drained (I like Mexicorn - then don't need the bell peppers)
Mash cheese with a fork, adding other ingredients and stir well!. Chill and serve with vegetables to dip into it (can be thinned with the reserved corn juice, if necessary) !.!.!.!. ** Use unusual veggies to dip: snow peas, jicama, green beans, in addition to broccoli, cauliflower, red peppers, carrotsWww@FoodAQ@Com
1 c!. mayonnaise
1 pkg!. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1 pkg!. Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 small can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 tsp!. dill
1/4 c!. chopped green onions (with tops)
1 Sourdough whole round & baguettes to dip
Mix all ingredients together well!. Cut the top off of a sourdough round loaf and scoop out the inside!. Put the dip inside the sourdough and replace the top!. Refrigerate several hours!. Serve with sliced French bread or baguettes to spread it on!.
HOT CRAB DIP
8 oz!. cream cheese, softened
1 TB!. milk
1 (6-1/2 oz) can flaked crabmeat (or fresh - NOT imitation)
2 Tb!. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp!. cream style horseradish
1/4 tsp!. salt
dash of pepper
1/3 c!. sliced, toasted almonds
crackers for dipping
Combine all ingredients (except almonds & crackers); put into small casserole and top with with almonds!. Bake at 375 for 15 min, or until it bubbles!. Serve with crackers (I usually double this recipe)
CORN CHEESE DIP (for vegetables)
3/4 lb!. grated sharp Cheddar cheese, room temp
1/2 c!. sour cream
1/2 c!. mayonnaise
garlic powder, to taste
salt & pepper to taste
finely chopped red and/or green bell pepper to taste
12-oz!. can corn, drained (I like Mexicorn - then don't need the bell peppers)
Mash cheese with a fork, adding other ingredients and stir well!. Chill and serve with vegetables to dip into it (can be thinned with the reserved corn juice, if necessary) !.!.!.!. ** Use unusual veggies to dip: snow peas, jicama, green beans, in addition to broccoli, cauliflower, red peppers, carrotsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Scotch Eggs
4 Medium Eggs, hard boiled
Plain flour
275 Gram Sausagemeat (10 oz)
1 Egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs
Deep fat or oil, for frying
Method
Peel the eggs and dust with flour!. Coat each with 50-75g (2-3 oz) sausagemeat, keeping it in a good shape!.
Brush with beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs and fry in deep fat for about 7 minutes!. Drain well and allow to cool!. Serve cut in halves or quarters with salad or as part of a cold buffet!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
4 Medium Eggs, hard boiled
Plain flour
275 Gram Sausagemeat (10 oz)
1 Egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs
Deep fat or oil, for frying
Method
Peel the eggs and dust with flour!. Coat each with 50-75g (2-3 oz) sausagemeat, keeping it in a good shape!.
Brush with beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs and fry in deep fat for about 7 minutes!. Drain well and allow to cool!. Serve cut in halves or quarters with salad or as part of a cold buffet!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Smoked salmon and advocado went down well at a posh nosh i went to last christmas!.!.!.cant remember too much about the layout though, !.!.!.cos somebody forced a load of wine down my throat!!.!.!.but im sure somebody on here will know how to prepare it!?!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about some tapenaude!.!.!.
Kalamata olives
Sundried Tomatos
Parm
Olive oil
pulse in food processor and serve with baguettes and crackers
it is a fav of my friends in our supper clubWww@FoodAQ@Com
Kalamata olives
Sundried Tomatos
Parm
Olive oil
pulse in food processor and serve with baguettes and crackers
it is a fav of my friends in our supper clubWww@FoodAQ@Com
if they dont like oysters you might want to reconsider your entree, maybe serve chicken or something!. Mussles and oysters are pretty similar!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
get clamata olives, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, and cilantro!. blend together to make tapenade and serve with crackers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
sliced vienna sausages, on a saltine, with a smidge of honey mustard, ketchup, or horseradish, and a sprig of parselyWww@FoodAQ@Com
procuitto wrapped asparagusWww@FoodAQ@Com
do a pickle plate with an array of pickles, olives and some pate!.!.!.then serve stuff mushrooms in an escargot dishWww@FoodAQ@Com
shrimp cocktailWww@FoodAQ@Com
