Ok i am so lost what should go with this?!
i am cooking Christmas dinner and found that i am so lost not really on what i want to cook!. but what sides to do here is a mock up of my menu but have no clue if it really flows or what to have with a lobster as a side
1!. french onion soup with provolone cheese
2!. tomato basil salad with fresh mozzarella cheese and spring mix greens!.
3!. stuffed mushroom's
4 shrimp cocktail
5!. fillet Mignon wrapped in bacon with fresh asparagus and roasted potatoes!.
6!. lemon sorbet
7 Maine lobster whole
8 cheese plate
9 cake coffee not sure what really to do as a cake or dessert
i just need to know what would you have with the lobster or just have some lettuce leaves and have it solo!. there is only going to be 5 people and they are all family that's why i am going a little over its something we just don't normally do!. if this was your menu would u want to change it if so what !. i want a really good meal that everyone will enjoy
how would u prepare it like lobster just boil grill ec!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. french onion soup with provolone cheese
2!. tomato basil salad with fresh mozzarella cheese and spring mix greens!.
3!. stuffed mushroom's
4 shrimp cocktail
5!. fillet Mignon wrapped in bacon with fresh asparagus and roasted potatoes!.
6!. lemon sorbet
7 Maine lobster whole
8 cheese plate
9 cake coffee not sure what really to do as a cake or dessert
i just need to know what would you have with the lobster or just have some lettuce leaves and have it solo!. there is only going to be 5 people and they are all family that's why i am going a little over its something we just don't normally do!. if this was your menu would u want to change it if so what !. i want a really good meal that everyone will enjoy
how would u prepare it like lobster just boil grill ec!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
That's so much food that I wouldn't really think you need a side with the lobster!. If you just feel a need to have something, maybe just some lightly steamed veggies!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This is a huge menu - I personally think you maybe don't need to have the lobster and shrimp cocktail!. Maybe combine the 2nd course with the lobster and have a lobster salad!. also cut out the cheese in the salad because your soup course has cheese in it!. I think that cake will be too "heavy" at the end of this menu - maybe look at doing something like a strawberry mousse or creme caramel!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would do either number 6 or 9 but not both as for the lobster is the lobster fresh!? than boil if not than broil for a side fresh steamed veggies and not many broc, cali!. carrots!. I am guessing number 3 4 and 8 are Apps!? if not you don't need two seafood's!. I would eliminate if too close to dinner with only 5 people and limit to 2 apps!. Perhaps Mushrooms and Cheese plate!. I would be worried about guest getting full before dinner!. I cater for a living hope this helps!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Honestly, it looks great!. It's alot of food, but if you're just doing a little at a time, it will work!. I did something similar for my sister's birthday and it worked really well!.
The soup is fine as is!.
Tthe tomato salad, just have two slices of tomato, and two of cheese, add some sprinkled fresh basil, and some olive oil and salt on top!. Keep it simple!.
Mushrooms - just do two small ones each, same with the shrimp (I'd do three pieces on a place with a bit of cocktail sauce!.
The main meal look good, again 5oz of meat is enough, with a few asparagus (no more then 5), and about half a potato each on the side!.
Lemon Sorbet - 1 small scoop
Lobster - If it's fresh boil it, if not broil it!. Serve it with melted butter on the side!. That's it!. No sides at all!.
Cheese place is always great at the end, try pairing it with a nice white wine!. Keep it light after all the food!. Maybe some grapes would be nice too!.
I would do coffee with a light dessert, not to heavy on the chocolate or fruit, no creams in the cake!. Maybe a souffle of some kind!?
Your dinner looks great by the way! Wish I had an invite!Www@FoodAQ@Com
The soup is fine as is!.
Tthe tomato salad, just have two slices of tomato, and two of cheese, add some sprinkled fresh basil, and some olive oil and salt on top!. Keep it simple!.
Mushrooms - just do two small ones each, same with the shrimp (I'd do three pieces on a place with a bit of cocktail sauce!.
The main meal look good, again 5oz of meat is enough, with a few asparagus (no more then 5), and about half a potato each on the side!.
Lemon Sorbet - 1 small scoop
Lobster - If it's fresh boil it, if not broil it!. Serve it with melted butter on the side!. That's it!. No sides at all!.
Cheese place is always great at the end, try pairing it with a nice white wine!. Keep it light after all the food!. Maybe some grapes would be nice too!.
I would do coffee with a light dessert, not to heavy on the chocolate or fruit, no creams in the cake!. Maybe a souffle of some kind!?
Your dinner looks great by the way! Wish I had an invite!Www@FoodAQ@Com