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New Years Eve Dinner Party... Suggestions?

odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
edited January 7 in Chit-Chat
Three of my girlfriends and I are cooking for ~18 guests on NYE. I need suggestions on rounding out our menu.

So far, set in stone is:
Coffee Pepper Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin
Scalloped Potatoes


Suggestions?
Asparagus or Gr. Beans?
One of the guests is a fisherman and has offered up Salmon. Nicoise Salad??



ACG HELP!!

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  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    Always asparagus.

    Need some type of dessert.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I know I'll be making a chocolate tarte thingy, and I think someone else is doing a raspberry cheesecake...
  • maqsmj
    maqsmj Posts: 697
    taquila , beer, vodka,best meal ever and alot of ***

    this sounds totally wrong
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    Are you trying to make a healthy menu? Is this a sit down dinner or grazing crowd? Bah, here's some random stuff I like to serve:

    Buffalo wings
    fried mozzarella sticks
    finger sandwiches
    ritz crackers and spray cheese
    California Rolls
    Those chicken skewers at Thai restaurants with the peanut sauce
    Cheese platter with pepperoni
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    mmmmm.... spray cheese :)
  • celestinha
    celestinha Posts: 35 Member
    Bruschetta! Om nommmmm
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I think this is where we're at so far....

    So far, the menu is as follows...
    Apps/Drinks:
    Rudolph's Tipsy Spritzers - Stacy
    Grissini with Prosciutto and Truffle Oil, maybe - Sarah
    Endive and Endive and Blue Cheese Canapes, maybe - Sarah
    Goat Cheese & Olive Tapenade, maybe - Sarah
    Smoked Salmon - Joe

    Dinner:
    Coffee Pepper Rubbed Beef Tenderloin - Jean
    Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin - Jean
    Scalloped Potatoes - Stacy
    Balsamic Glazed Sprouts with Pancetta – Sarah
    Asparagus with Gorgonzola and Roasted Walnuts - Sarah

    Desert:
    Chocolate Torte - Sarah

    Suggestions if you're looking for something to bring:
    Dinner Rolls
    Fruit or Veggie Tray
    Cheese/Sausagey/Crackery goodness
    Stuffed Mushrooms
    Desert stuff
    Fresh melon with copious amounts of champagne on the side??
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    (And a special thanks to ACG for his awesome suggestions, and for not wearing a shirt.)
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    I just made these for Christmas and they were AWESOME:
    Green Beans with shallots and bacon

    1 1/2 lbgreen beans(750 g)
    4 pieces Bacon sliced
    4 shallots (I used the white part of a green onion) thinly sliced
    2 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
    1/2 tspsalt
    1 tsp Chili Pepper Seasoning Paste (I just used powder)
    1 tbsp Whole Grain Dijon Prepared Mustard
    1 tbspwater
    Boil water. Add green beans and return to boil, 2 mins. Strain under cold water.
    Cook bacon in large wok. Drain all fat except 2 tbsp. Add onion and cook until tender, add garlic, cook another min. Stir in salt, paste mustard and water to make paste. Stir in beans and cover until tender crisp, 5 min. Stir in bacon!
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    Your menu is making me drool. Alot. Just FYI. I was making a finger food menu, but now I wonder....
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I just made these for Christmas and they were AWESOME:
    Green Beans with shallots and bacon

    1 1/2 lbgreen beans(750 g)
    4 pieces Bacon sliced
    4 shallots (I used the white part of a green onion) thinly sliced
    2 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
    1/2 tspsalt
    1 tsp Chili Pepper Seasoning Paste (I just used powder)
    1 tbsp Whole Grain Dijon Prepared Mustard
    1 tbspwater
    Boil water. Add green beans and return to boil, 2 mins. Strain under cold water.
    Cook bacon in large wok. Drain all fat except 2 tbsp. Add onion and cook until tender, add garlic, cook another min. Stir in salt, paste mustard and water to make paste. Stir in beans and cover until tender crisp, 5 min. Stir in bacon!

    YUM!!!!! *gooses njmp for good measure*
  • LetsMakeupXtina
    LetsMakeupXtina Posts: 627 Member
    stuffed mushrooms. and a bottle of Patron ;) my fav!
  • njmp
    njmp Posts: 277 Member
    Thanks for the goose! There's gonna be a little more to be goosed than I would like after ... well mostly after being a lazy *kitten* and eating everything offered to me. Le sigh. Mmmmm bacon.
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