Dinner party recipe suggestions?

[jo_nz]

Hi all,
We are apparently (DH has booked it) hosting a dinner party for 8-10 adults (plus my 2 kids) in a week or so.  What are your favourite recipes for a crowd? Last time we caught up they got me onto the topic of thermomix so I'd like to show it off a little!  But obviously the more I can prepare in advance the better so I can relax and enjoy.

[obbie]

Baf's chicken in the varoma.. is always a favorite..

[Bootobethin]

For a dinner Party I really like salmon wrapped in parchment (baking paper) paper.
I wrap each piece separately with a squeeze of lemon a drizzle of tamari or soy and a glug of sweet chilli sauce and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
I would do potato and sweet potato mash and steamed veggies in the varoma.
I would make individual steamed puddings ( QFTM) or steamed ginger puddings ( Hally) or sticky-date puddings made in the Thermomix. It is do ahead posh but simple and shows off the Thermomix well. You could have dip before main meal.
Good Luck.

[judydawn]

I love this prawn crepe recipe of mine for guests, it can be made ahead..  I have also used the Honey Mustard Chicken recipe as a filling.

[Cornish Cream]

For a dessert which can be made ahead I highly recommend Farfallina's Chocolate Souffle.

[cookie1]

I made ES's Salmon with a lime sauce the other day, that was lovely.

For dessert some of Tenina's recipes are magic.

[judydawn]

I second CC's dessert choice, prepare ahead and freeze uncooked - very impressive.

[Bootobethin]

Mmm forgot about choc souffle!
Go with that it is really impressive.

[jo_nz]

yum. thanks for the suggestions. 
That souffle looks lovely and simple.  I think I might even have freezer space for it after the inspiration from the eating from pantry and freezer discussion.
I could do that and just get a tub of the new Whittakers ice cream (a local chocolate manufacturer) that I would love to try

[Cuilidh]

Sounds like you will have a fabulous dinner party, Jo, if you go with some of these suggestions.  Hope you have a great night.

[Halex]

I am sure you will have fun

I am having a luncheon party, so its great were both looking for ideas.

My menu is

To start
Tibetan steamed dumplings with a chilli dipping sauce

Main Event
Roasted spice leg of lamb
AF whole chicken
Spiced Roast Potaoes with onions
Steamed beans & carrots
Steamed rice
Naan

To Finish
Teninas chocolate swirl cheesecake

[judydawn]

That sounds a nice menu Hally.

[goldfish]

Hally, what filling are you using for the dumplings?  That sounds a really nice menu!

[Halex]

Thank you

GF, I am using Rick Steains india book to cook most of this. He uses lamb mince, but since I dont have any lamb mince I am using a combination of 50/50 chicken & pork. Our local nepalese restaurant uses chicken & pork, I am making a batch today as I have never made & rolled the dumpling dough before.  Another name for them is Momos.

 

[goldfish]

Thanks Hally  - have since looked them up and it sounds a very therapeutic activity!!  Will be very interested to hear how yours go . .