Last night we had our friends Dalton and Emma over for dinner. We prepared dishes that we have made a few times before, and everything turned out well.
We started with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Next we had beer battered coconut shrimp.
The next course was a black bean chipotle soup, with sour cream, lime and cilantro garnishes.
Our entree was poblano pepper crepes with Mexican rice on the side.
I am always very indecisive when it comes to dessert, because I am not a big dessert person, and I always fret about what people will like ... so I made 3 desserts.
Vanilla Bean Chocolate Pear Crumble a la Mode
Oreo Filled Double Chocolate Cookies
Pumpkin Gingerbread with Spiced Butter cream
They must have been hits, because by the end of the evening there were no cookies left, no pear crumble left, and only half a loaf ... and I only had a few bites of the crumble! Success!
Are you indecisive when you cook for other people?
How do you plan the meal when you have others over; do you stick to a theme?
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What a great dinner! I like to stick to themes when I have people over, it's more fun!
Three desserts is impressive and I'm not surprised they're almost all gone!
:)
You did a great job!! I like everything on the menu! You always have such fun ideas for food. I will be hosting a family party in July.....30 people in my house...yikes. We do have a big back yard, so I pray for good weather! I am starting to plan for it now......lots to do:)
I think the hardest part for me is finding dishes that compliment each other well. Themes definitely help with that though!
can i be invited to your parties??!!!
beer battered coconut shrimp
the mexican themed food
and then...the desserts. omg.
the oreo cookies
the bread with the layer of cream cheese frosting..
oh wow, jolene!!! YUM!
Oh yum! I am always super impressed with the meals you serve for your guests! Well done, you. You are such a fabulous host!
I tend to pick a theme and stick to that when i am having guests over. I tend to make mexican food because it's easy to make it gluten free and not have people tell the difference!
Wow what an amazing dinner! Your friends got a real treat!
You are insane girl. That's so much (amazing) food..
I'm coming over for dinner... one day!
I am always indecisive when I plan meals because I always worry that someone won't like something or that it won't turn out. haha.
Your meals looks absolutely amazing.
Gee, only 3 desserts? hahaha - obviously I'm kidding, because that spread looks amazing!
LOVE that pumpkin gingerbread!! Must make it again ASAP!
Your spread looks delish! (I especially LOVE the first pic)
As always, best dinner party thrower ever.
I never really cook for people, but if I did I'm sure I'd be really indecisive :)
Everything looks great!
You are such an amazing dinner party thrower. You seriously amaze me! I'm so indecisive when I cook for other people. I'd rather them tell me what they want because I can't take the stress! lol
gorgeous dinner...love your presentation with excellent clicks..
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sounds like another amazing dinner!
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i'm always indecisive but go with what I want eventually..totally selfish. Anyways I can't believe you made so many desserts!! Feel free to send some to ME if you ever have any extra...since you don't like desserts. :)
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