Fabulously French Cooking by Cathleen Clarity

Author:Cathleen Clarity
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2017-01-19T05:00:00+00:00

Cheese

Roquefort and Pear Puffs

Dessert

Individual-Sized Fresh Fruit Crumble with Toasted Walnuts

Extra-Moist Chocolate Cake with a Caramel Center

Praline and Chocolate Nib Financiers

Mini Mont Blanc Cakes

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Y ou’ve invited lots of friends for a light weekend dinner and you’re not too sure what time the guests will arrive, nor exactly how many friends, or friends of friends, will show up. You’d also really enjoy spending some time with them all, so you don’t necessarily want to be in the kitchen the whole evening.

Gourmet dinner appetizers are my favorite delicious approach to these types of events. When I was a private chef, I often had requests for this type of meal; it makes for a very informal and relaxed way to entertain. I don’t really like the idea of a buffet, where everything is put out on the table at the same time with no rhyme or reason. This menu is designed to be a complete, balanced meal and should be served in stages.

As the guests arrive, the gourmet snacks may be served. Next comes the warm appetizer followed by four main dishes featuring scrumptious marinated beef, lightly battered prawns, seared scallops, and Thai-style chicken.

In France, the cheese course is always important. For this menu, the cheese will be served warm and in individual portions. When all of the savory bites have been eaten up, it’s time to bring on the desserts—a delectable selection of individual treats sure to please every sweet tooth.

The key here is to present the dishes in single serving plates or large platters, making serving and eating simpler. Ask a bartender friend to come up with amusing cocktails to accompany the dishes, make a fire in the fireplace, or light a campfire and simply enjoy!

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