Having dinner party
Kekineo
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anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
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Serve what you would normally serve and focus on enjoying yourself/making your guests comfortable. Don't worry about one day out of hundreds.
Personally I do low cal at home and would hate to go to someone's house for more of the same0 -
I was thinking a roast but need side dish ideas0
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A roast is perfect and you can mix up the sides so that everyone feels satisfied. Try having one or two veggie side dishes (roasted brussel sprouts, green beans, broccoli) and maybe some roasted/mashed potatoes. That way, you and your guests can portion your plate to meet your needs.0
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A roast sounds great! Maybe cook it with a bunch of veggies (carrots, onions, etc.) and offer them as the side in addition to a salad? Asparagus or roasted brussel sprouts are also great options. Have unsweetened ice tea as an option for drinks in addition to whatever else you want.
And have fun!0 -
Do something buffet style, then if you are trying to avoid something don't eat it or have smaller portions.0
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I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
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I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
love all of these ideas except the dessert one. Dessert is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Why would your guests feel like they were on a diet??
What would you have served guests before deciding you were going to lose weight?
You are inviting people over make them delicious food that you are proud of serving and they will enjoy eating. Not everyone around you must change because you're on a diet0 -
seltzermint wrote: »
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
love all of these ideas except the dessert one. Dessert is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol, yeah. I'm just not a dessert making type.0 -
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
I'll bring dessert if I'm invited0 -
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Can I come? I'll bring the dessert.0 -
Count me in since 3 other people will be bringing desserts.seltzermint wrote: »
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
love all of these ideas except the dessert one. Dessert is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol, yeah. I'm just not a dessert making type.
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Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Dessert in and of itself doesn't make you fat, frequent giant portions of it do. I lost 45 lbs. in 6 months, and had a single-serving bowl of ice cream after dinner pretty much every night while doing so. Not low-fat, either, I'm talking full-on Choco-Mint Chip or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Like someone else above said, one night out of hundreds isn't going to make a difference. Eat what makes you happy at the party.
Your third course sounds awesome, by the way!0 -
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Wow that is a very impressive menu. Are you a chef? I've only heard of those dishes on the Food Network. Sounds like a lovely dinner.0 -
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Dessert doesn't make you fat if you watch what you're doing. Don't be negative.
OP, you can hold your dinner party without the worry. Substitution is key. Most people don't notice if there is reduced calorie/fat or calorie/fat-free ingredients in recipes, as long as the flavor is there. I use Mrs Dash or herbs in place of extra salt, olive oil instead of butter, unflavored greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and crushed berries instead of jam/jelly on my toast.
Good luck with your party, I can already smell the deliciousness from here!0 -
xtiansalcedo wrote: »Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Dessert in and of itself doesn't make you fat, frequent giant portions of it do. I lost 45 lbs. in 6 months, and had a bowl of ice cream after dinner pretty much every night while doing so. Not low-fat, either, I'm talking full-on Choco-Mint Chip or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Like someone else above said, one night out of hundreds isn't going to make a difference. Eat what makes you happy at the party.
srs?
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violetheaart wrote: »
I like dinner parties.anyone have ideas on what to serve so guests don't feel like they're on a diet?
I'm doing one with the following menu:
Amuse bouche:
Seared scallop on a melba round topped with a black soy foam and a sriracha pearl.
Course 1:
arugula and frisee salad with a honey vinagrette and two small bites of pork belly confit.
Course 2:
Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, fried garlic chips, pea tendril oil, and dried egg yolk
Course 3:
Torched standing rib roast, potato pave, and a horseradish beurre blanc.
Dessert:
No dessert, because dessert makes you fat.
Dessert doesn't make you fat if you watch what you're doing. Don't be negative.
OP, you can hold your dinner party without the worry. Substitution is key. Most people don't notice if there is reduced calorie/fat or calorie/fat-free ingredients in recipes, as long as the flavor is there. I use Mrs Dash or herbs in place of extra salt, olive oil instead of butter, unflavored greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and crushed berries instead of jam/jelly on my toast.
Good luck with your party, I can already smell the deliciousness from here!
If I was coming to your house as a guest for dinner and you served me fat free stuff as a substitute I would notice and would thank you for the invite and on the way home stop for the nearest fast food place to eat something.
These are people you invited over stop pushing your diet on them0 -
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Count me in since 3 other people will be bringing desserts.
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LOL! I was just thinking that!!0 -
Heh, so I take it the menu is good. lol.
For desserts, I'm actually looking at making a hot bailey's "ice cream" with some eggless chocolate meringues.0 -
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It would be a long drive. lol.0
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yup.0
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Can I come just for desert? Meringue lists in my top 5. I will bring the red wine.
I live on the west coast and have a passport & ESTA.
For the op's dinner
Poached pear and Stilton salad
Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
Carrots, Brussel sprouts,
Gravy made from the onions and garlic used to support the roast and drippings.
Espresso cheesecake with chocolate crust, raspberries, and whipped cream.
Wine for each course
Cheese plate to finish.
You cook; I'll eat.
Cheers, h.
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Veggie and cheese platter for appetizers.
Maybe serve a salad before dinner too… Per serving: 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 8 strawberries sliced, 20g pecans, 20g goat cheese, generous sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper, pinch of salt, 2-3 tsp balsamic vinegar (use reduced for more flavor), 1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp liquid honey.
Baked salmon with sliced lemon, roasted asparagus drizzled in EVOO and garlic, and dill baby red potatoes.
Strawberry shortcake and chocolate covered strawberries for desserts.0 -
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Well, thanks everyone for the ideas.@GiveMeCoffee I'm not trying to force my diet on anyone. There are alot of dishes out there that are low in cals and still taste good. Just wanted some ideas @dbmata geeze, I thought I was a foodie! I only wish I could cook that kind of stuff! Can I come to your dinner party instead? LOL. From the looks of it, there's a bunch of people coming
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Wish? My dear, you can do it. Anyone can. It's not too hard, just requires a little planning, good time management, and no fear.
For example, that standing rib roast? I sear the outside before roasting with a MAPP gas torch. No. Fear. 0
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