Gourmet Food For Dinner Parties

By Jim Brown

Gourmet Food For Dinner Parties



Many celebrations will be held in the coming weeks and football games deserve both before and after parties. The gourmet food for dinner parties would be an epicure's paradise. Many people would love exploring tables laden with specialty foods from all over the world. International foods such as smoked salmon, fresh truffles and gourmet chocolates are but a few of the delicacies that might take a guest by storm. Trays of foods can be laid out in full view, and some might distract guests from long-winded conversations. Eating gourmet foods is comfort food and when people are this comforted, they are likely to eat those foods for hours and hours.

* Most people would think that its decadent to savor the flavors of a whole salmon while at a dinner party. Other specialty foods such as caviar, smoked cheese and foie gras and pate would satiate even the most delicate palettes in the room. People buy specialty foods because friends are so special or that the occasion dictates such honor. Gourmet foods are the ultimate selection for any party but especially those like the Super Bowl or special holiday celebrations where friends can stay for hours.

* Gourmet foods will be splurges in the family budget that will be remembered by many guest for days and years because the exquisite flavors of the foods will make guests feel like they are partaking of some of the most elegant foods in the world. Many guests will love certain gourmet food items so much that it is certain that they will ask for recipes before leaving the party. Everyone is certain to be in a very festive holiday spirit before leaving for the night and some guests are certain to ask the host what some gourmet foods are and where they can be bought at this time of year. The party host might make cards available for guests that want to know more.

* Most gourmet food can be paired up with a good wine. A good gourmet food store will have an ample assortment of fine wines on hand, ranging from Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot's, and Zinfandel. Guests will relish the opportunity to sample everything in sight at least once. Gourmet foods would zoom off the table and guests would always leave plenty of room for desserts such as chocolate mousse, or lemon custard cake. Some guests might be curious about the gourmet dill-rubbed Scottish Gravadlax and rant and rave over its flavor.

Most guests that consume gourmet foods might not know that there are nine different varieties of pate. Some might never consider placing roasted chestnuts on a party table, or escargot on the appetizer tray. Some dinner guests will remember what they consumed at such a gala affair. Some might want to jot down such items on the gourmet food list such as mushrooms and anchovies, and chive. Others will be sure to record what the French sauces were that were used like thick and hearty mustards and you can bet that they will want to use them on their own table next year.



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Herb Butter Recipes

Herb butter is simple to prepare and it makes a good impression on guests. It’s also an elegant addition to everyday meals to make them special for your family.

Use herb butter on:
Baked potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Breads and rolls
For cooking egg dishes
Melt it to use as a dip for shrimp and other shellfish
Melt it and brush on freshly baked bread and rolls
Use it as a rub for baked chicken or turkey
Use it when cooking Salmon with Lemon and Lavender

Herb mixes:
Traditional: ¼ tsp each of rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Lavendar: ¼ tsp each of lavender and rosemary
Garlic herb: ¼ tsp each of rosemary, thyme, parsley, and fresh crushed garlic or dried garlic powder
Honey butter: ½ tsp of honey plus 1/2 tsp brown sugar
Preparation:
Allow a stick of real butter (not margarine) to sit at room temperature until soft.
Mix the herbs into the butter and place in a pretty bowl.







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Salmon with Lemon and Lavender

Salmon with Lemon and Lavender
Green Beans with Warm Cherry Tomatoes
Garlic Bread

If you don't have fresh lavender in your garden, or you can't find it at the grocer, try using lemon grass instead. It's a different flavor, but will work just as well in this recipe.


Ingredients:
1 lb wild caught salmon steaks
1 lemon
4 sprigs lavender
4 sprigs parsley
4 ribs of celery
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb fresh or 1 pkg frozen green beans
½ cup cherry tomatoes
¼ cup butter, softened
1 tsp Italian herbs
1 tsp garlic, crushed
French bread, sliced
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Spread the olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Lay the parsley and lavender in the bottom of the pan. Lay the celery ribs in the pan on top of the herbs.
Lay the salmon crosswise, skin side down, on top of the celery ribs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil.
Bake the salmon in the oven for 15 minutes. Check for doneness. It will flake easily with a fork when it’s done. If not, cook 2-3 minutes longer before checking again.
Prepare the garlic bread by mixing the butter, herbs and garlic, then spreading on the bread.
Wrap the bread in foil and place in the oven with the salmon.
Cook the green beans until crisp tender. Add the cherry tomatoes and warm through, approximately 3 minutes. The tomatoes should be slightly soft.

This dinner is also good when you substitute wild rice or brown rice for the garlic bread.