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Old 06-01-2011, 22:09
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Hi folks

Right, i'm after suggestions once again!! I'm going to my brother and sister-in-laws on Saturday adn i've decided i'm going to cook something for them. I'd like something a wee bit posh, 3 courses, a wee bit impressive but do-able at the same time.

I've been having a look at GoodFood website and there's too much choice, so i'm after recommendations from you lovely lot Not spicy, as my sister-in-law isn't a fan of spicy stuff, but something tasty and good!!!

Thank you all in advance!!
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Old 06-01-2011, 22:42
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How 'bout this for dessert? Still kinda Christmassy with the orange, and Scottish with the whiskey?
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Old 06-01-2011, 22:43
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After all the rich food of Christmas I suggest that you devise a menu that is heavy on the veg and has a fruit pudding. So the shape of the meal would be something like this:-
Salad Nicoise or Small baked Goats Cheese on salad to start or maybe butternut squash soup. Then a tasty chicken dish a la Jamie Oliver that is easy to make and is unfussy. Then fruity pudding such as Tarte Tatin. Yummy
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Old 06-01-2011, 22:44
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As for the main how about duck (they often do them for a fiver at sainsburys) with any christmas leftovers you can find.

And as starter, brie with cranberry parcels hit the posh button. (and can be found readymade if you feel like cheating)
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Old 06-01-2011, 22:46
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How 'bout this for dessert? Still kinda Christmassy with the orange, and Scottish with the whiskey?
Oooh I do like ground almonds in cake/puddings. mmmm
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Old 06-01-2011, 23:18
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along the same lines Bienenstich or Bee Sting Cake which is basically ground almonds with caramel always goes down a treat.
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:22
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How about

Asparagus wrapped in parma ham with a poached egg and home made hollandaise
Beef wellington, dauphonoise potatoes and veg with a red wine jus
Lemon polleta cake served with lime cream for dessert
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:26
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Fried Halloumi with rocket and a balsamic dressing.
Duck breast with an orange and mango sauce.
Lemon mousse.
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:50
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Caprese salad
Chicken Parmesan
Tiramisu

Oh, and a couple of bottles of Barolo. It's red but the chicken parm is more than robust enough to hold its own.
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:56
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How about something different for the main course. Like venison or game! If you have a good butcher beside you, you'd get some quality meat from there.
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Old 07-01-2011, 11:06
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For starters a big plate of good Italina anti pasto from a good deli looks fantastic, everyone enjoys helping them selves and all you need to think about is maybe heating up some ciabatta- thinking really good selction of cold meats- parma ham, bresaola, salami, a really gooey wedge of gorgonzola, some fresh figs, walnuts, sun blush tomatoes, those lovely artichoke hearts in oil, great olives etc.

To stick with the Italian theme maybe do pork slatimbocca for mains- this looks complicated but actually is really easy and the combination of sage and masala sauce is fab. You could sever with little roast potatoes and garlic and a green salad or mayve spinach or green beans- again very last minute and no hassle.

A homemade tiramasu would be impressive but again for real simple but very stylish pud just serve a couple of scoops of the best quality vanilla icecream and a tiny strong expresso to pour over.......

Divine.
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Old 07-01-2011, 11:30
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For starters a big plate of good Italina anti pasto from a good deli looks fantastic, everyone enjoys helping them selves and all you need to think about is maybe heating up some ciabatta- thinking really good selction of cold meats- parma ham, bresaola, salami, a really gooey wedge of gorgonzola, some fresh figs, walnuts, sun blush tomatoes, those lovely artichoke hearts in oil, great olives etc.

To stick with the Italian theme maybe do pork slatimbocca for mains- this looks complicated but actually is really easy and the combination of sage and masala sauce is fab. You could sever with little roast potatoes and garlic and a green salad or mayve spinach or green beans- again very last minute and no hassle.

A homemade tiramasu would be impressive but again for real simple but very stylish pud just serve a couple of scoops of the best quality vanilla icecream and a tiny strong expresso to pour over.......

Divine.
Affogato. Fab!
The girlfriend always asks for it in restaurants.
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Old 07-01-2011, 15:11
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Jamie's 30 Minute meals

Plenty of decent mains. Duck, spicy chicken, sea bass
plenty of quick desserts
a few starters, mostly salads. But you could always take one of the side dishes as a starter.
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Old 07-01-2011, 16:18
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Starter - Tomato and Mozzarella salad drizzled with olive oil and pesto and freshly grated black pepper and some sea salt, Serve with crunchy bread, I love this as a starter it's really light and refreshing and easy to make if you're doing three courses.
Main - Dauphinoise potatoes(can prep in advance) and beef bourignon, as again you can do most of it in advance and it's delicious. Otherwise, chicken breasts wrapped with parma ham, stufffed with tapenade, again very easy and tasty.
Dessert - banoffee is yummy and so simple, just make a crushed biscuit base the same as if doing a cheese cake, and make toffee sauce from condensed milk, and cover with chopped bananas, freshly whipped cream and some crumbled chocolate flakes.

And/Or crackers, cheese and some nice grapes.

Most of all, enjoy, they will be so delighted that you're making them dinner, so don't stress and ruin the evening.
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Old 07-01-2011, 16:49
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what is your menu OP?
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Old 07-01-2011, 18:01
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My god what a brilliant lot of suggestions!!! You're all stars!!

However, my choice is going to be between Hobbes and NewKid30...

I love the antipasti idea, and DEFNITELY love the banoffee idea (but also the tiramisu...). I'll maybe end up making both lol.

Not sure about main, i'm being swayed by the chicken / parma ham idea!!

Thank you all xx
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Old 07-01-2011, 20:02
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Oh whatever you cook have a lovely time. I am just so envious. We at Hobbes Towers are on detox diets- no alcohol or nice food. I just want to see the end of January!!!
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:48
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Best of luck with your dishes, whatever you do petral_gal they will love it
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Old 08-01-2011, 15:22
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Typical. After all that help and advice i've only gone and woken up today with a stinker of a cold and a distinct lack of tastebuds had to cancel said dinner (don't really fancy sneezing in the tiramisu...)

Thank you all anyway!!!
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