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Dinner Party theme

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donegal419
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K

Dinner Party theme

Hi Ladies,

Each month, girls that I work with have a "Girls Gone Gourmet" night. Each month of the school year, one of us hosts the dinner. the host is responsible for the main entree, but the guests bring the apps., drinks, desserts, etc.

I am hosting for October. I thought a fall theme would be good or a Halloween theme? Could you give me suggestions for those themes for food? (Main dish, apps, desert...whatever comes to mind!) Even though I won't be cooking it all, I do have to "assign" food/drinks to the guests and they bring it. Also, if you have a "theme" or idea that would also work (it doesn't have to be a fall theme) that would be great too.

DH is the cook in our house, so I am a bit nervous cooking for everyone and want it to be good!

TIA!

Posted 9/21/09 5:29 PM
 
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justask

Re: Dinner Party theme

pumpkin pie and apple pie of course Chat Icon

Posted 9/21/09 5:34 PM
 

Elbee
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Re: Dinner Party theme

Oktoberfest Theme:

Appetizers:
Cheddar Beer Dip w/ pumpernickle bread/pretzles
Smoked Cheese Platter with crackers

Dinner:
Bratwurst (or any kind of wurst)
Keilbasi
Beer Marinated Chicken (Use dark beer)
Pork Loin
Beef Stroganoff


Sides:
Saurkraut
Braised Red Cabbage
Spaetzel w/ butter and chives
Soft Pretzles w/ mustard

Dessert:
Strudel with Shlog (fresh whipped cream)
Apple Dumplings
Black Forest Cake
German Chocolate cake
Bread Pudding
Rice Pudding

Drinks:
Reisling Wine
Beer (there are tons of Oktoberfest beers on the market)




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Posted 9/21/09 5:50 PM
 

Elbee
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Re: Dinner Party theme


Fall Harvest Theme:

Appetizers:
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Pear Salad with Goat Cheese

Dinner:
Roast Turkey Breast
Baked Spiral Ham
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (Apple Sausage Stuffing)

Sides:
Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Root Vegetables (turnips, carrots, parsnips, onions, fingerling potatoes, beets)
Creamed Corn



Dessert:
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Peach Cobbler
Apple Crisp
Poached Pears in Brandy with fresh cream

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Posted 9/21/09 5:56 PM
 

8ternity
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Re: Dinner Party theme

You can do a Halloween Theme Chat Icon

Posted 9/21/09 10:59 PM
 

donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.

Member since 7/07

7650 total posts

Name:
K

Re: Dinner Party theme

thanks, all!

i love the Oktoberfest and fall ideas...
any ideas for some halloween themed things?

Posted 9/22/09 11:31 PM
 

lala01
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Re: Dinner Party theme

Each year I do a Pumpkin Carving Party/Soup supper w/ drinks (spiked cider) apps, & 4 different kinds of soup/breads/salad, etc. It is always a big hit! Takes the place of a traditional Halloween Party & everyone gets a Jack o lantern! (It's BYOP...bring your own pumpkin)

Posted 9/24/09 9:36 AM
 
 

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