Dinner Party with a Herb Theme

Today's dinner party idea was inspired by watching a Jamie Oliver program, "Jekka, The Herb Lady". This was in his Oliver Twist series.

For dinner he made:

- Tuscan bread salad including wild herbs and a marjoram dressing
- Rib-eye fillet of beef with herb butter
- Lemon verbana granita

It was really a fabulous dinner party idea using some fresh herbs with a twist.

I found this youtube video which may be of interest if you'd like to try a simple herb vinaigrette.



Stay tuned for more dinner party ideas soon.

Randa
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Another cheat's dinner party

I love these regular dinner party tips that the U.K.'s Telegraph regularly post.

This is yet another meal for six in an hour for less than £30 by Annie Nichols -  recipe and schedules included!

Cheat's dinner party - Telegraph

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Randa
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The Art of Stylish Dinner Parties

Today's dinner party news comes from a Cayman Islands internet news site and I wanted to add Jo-Anne Brown's tips to the site here.  The article says "Camana Bay and local event planning company Celebrations joined forces, inviting members of the public to a workshop, which taught how to throw an extraordinary dinner party." If you click into the link you will see a good list of dos and don'ts!

The Art of Stylish Dinner Parties

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American Chronicle | How to Host a Low-Cost, No-Stress Dinner Party

Always on the search for dinner party ideas, "dinner party tips" also catches my eye and I hope you will enjoy reading these five tips. The article says:

Entertaining friends and family in your home is a much bigger undertaking than many people realize. While it may seem like a more "low key" option than going out, in reality there are a lot of things that go into a successful dinner party it's no wonder that a host can easily get carried away and spend more money than intended. To help combat this trend, read on for five tips to help you plan an entertaining, original dinner party without overspending.

See the tips via this link:

American Chronicle | How to Host a Low-Cost, No-Stress Dinner Party

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Randa
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When you want to entertain

Today's dinner party idea news item features a look at a new book by Rick Rodgers called Summer Gatherings. Rick is a cooking instructor and cookbook author Rick Rodgers who has come up with a collection of 50 recipes perfect for casual dining.

Here's an excerpt below - note that the good thing about this article is that the recipe for The Mixed Berry Slump and other dishes is included in the link.

"The Mixed Berry Slump, another easy recipe that uses any in-season fruit, won rave reviews at my casual Sunday dinner party. As an added bonus, the dish is made in a pot on the stove, so you don't have to heat up the oven. On the down side, the slump is best when it is made and served immediately, so you should save this recipe for friends or family who don't mind your absence from the dinner table while you finish up the dessert."

When you want to entertain -- baltimoresun.com

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In the meantime, if you want a copy of Rick's book you can order it here:



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Martha's Top 10 Dinner Party Tips

You've got to have a sense of humor don't you think?

Check out this video of dinner party tips:



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Spicy gazpacho is ideal starter at warm-weather dinner parties

This article caught my eye whilst I was on the search for more dinner party ideas.

It suggests that soups are a very popular meal starter in Puerto Rico where this soup originates from. They provide a recipe for their cooling gazpacho which makes the "perfect warm-weather treat".

dailygleaner.com - Spicy gazpacho is ideal starter at warm-weather dinner parties

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