Uhoh - we're in trouble! I invited the program coordinator to a meal, and it's turned into a dinner party for four people!
We have only three chairs, so that's not great.
Here's what we're thinking for the meal:
- Artichoke and spinach dip (thanks, Mom!)
- Simple salad (spinach, carrots, turkey, cheese, balsalmic vinegar)
- Chicken breast
- Flavored rice
- Green beans or steamed broccoli
- Some sort of cobbler for dessert.
Where's the fourth chair coming from? What serving dishes will we use? What's her husband like? Is Copper going to behave?
To say nothing of the potential ramifications of a bad dinner party with the surgery department.
Menu sounds great. Go buy another chair or borrow one from your neighbors. You'll do great and Copper will behave even if you have to put him in the bedroom. What a good way to start your career. Do they have a Dollar Tree near you? That is where I bought Samuel dishes when he moved out. I will be interested in how this turns out.
ReplyDeleteA lot of times when even the most experienced and sophisicated cooks entertain, they BUY one thing - like dessert - to take the pressure off.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think its a good idea to buy a fourth chair while you can easily get a matching one - a couple of years from now you might not be able to match - you will probably frequently need four chairs for all those dinner parties and poker games in your future. Or... you could plan to sit on the floor around the coffee table.
Didn't see capers on your salad ingred. I thought that was one of your signature ingredients.
I agree about the Dollar Tree - good chance to add some exciting colors with serving pieces.
Good luck and have fun.
I tried to send this once and it failed - I will copy it and send it e-mail if it fails again. I thought you fixed this for me!
I agree about the dessert. You could do berries and whipped cream over store bought pound cake for something easy or cheese cake from the store.
ReplyDeleteI see capers as a given ingredient in all of my dishes, so I just leave it out. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Dollar Tree hint - we'll definitely be heading there for serving dishes.
I like the idea of cheese cake for dessert!
The party's planned for this Tuesday, and we'll update frequently with plans.
Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions.