Now here is a suggested blueprint for the evening, and to help you get your head around the concept.
Meet Mary, our fictional foodie friend. Mary has invited 9 guests and this is what is being cooked on the night.
Note: Mary previously made an executive decision on who would cook what....unless of course one of the guests requested that they have a shot at a bitchen dessert
Paul |
Amuse Bouche |
Honey and Parsnip soup served in a shot glass
Tools - pot, sieve, blender, vegetable peeler, shot glasses |
This is like the pre starter, literally just a mouthful of a dish
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Anna |
Starter #1 |
Fresh Water Scampi on Shallot Glass Noodles with Nahm Jim
Tools - frying pan, colander
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Scampi are also known as Langoustine, served with white wine
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Anthony |
Starter #2 |
Roasted Quail on Warm Leek and Sesame Vinaigrette
Tools - roasting pan, oven, frying pan
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The Quail could be cooked at the hosts house, served with white or red wine
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Candice (HOST) |
Starter #3 |
Baked Blue Eye Cod on Rissole Potatoes with Sautéed Spinach and Lemon Crème Friache
Tools - baking dish, oven, frying pan
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Again, the Blue Eye cod could be cooked at hosts house with white wine
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Karl |
Palette Cleanser |
Saffron Pear Sorbet
Tools - pot, (optional ice cream maker), pre-made at John house
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Half time, have a break and clear your tastebuds - made prior to party
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Mike |
Entree #1 |
Baked Lobster; Wilted Romaine, Squash and Candied Ginger; Lobster, Port and Tamarind Reduction
Tools - baking dish, frying pan, mortar & pestle, small pot
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May half bake prior to party and prepare all ingredients - cold bake with other courses, served with white wine
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Jaci |
Entree #2 |
White Tuna and Seared Japanese Kobe Beef "Korean BBQ Style" with Lemon Brown Butter Emulsion
Tools - Frying pan, small pot
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Cook all at Hosts house, emulsion can be made prior to party, served with white or red wine
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Matthew |
Dessert #1 |
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Palm Sugar Gelée, Fig Purée
Tools - small pot, blender, baking dish
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served with dessert wine of any variety
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Coralie |
Dessert #2 |
Vanilla Yogurt Mousse, Rhubarb-Citrus Compote, Blood Orange Sorbet and Coulis
Tools - Pre-made Stephanie, frying pan, freezer, baking dish
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served with dessert wine of any variety
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Richard |
Cheese Platter |
Selection of hard, soft and blue cheeses
Tools - cheese knife, large cutting board
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include some fruit such as grapes, cherries and green apple
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Candice (HOST) |
coffee |
espresso
Tools - coffee machine (or equivalent), coffee cups
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Assist to clean up if any leftover pots, pans and dishes.
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Now alot of the above dishes, while sounding impressive, can be 90% completed prior to getting to the dinner party. Yes fish will need to be grilled or seared at your hosts house however many, many other ingredients can be prepared earlier so minimal effort is required once in the hosts kitchen.
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