Catch up and spend some time with family and friends. Start with this quick and easy dinner party menu. Add a helping of hospitality and a full measure of warmth and fun. Serve with a smile and enjoy the laughter and friendship that fills your home!
Even if you have never entertained in your life, you can host enjoyable and successful dinner parties. Do a few things and do those well!
Menu – Serves 8
Grilled Salmon with Orange Butter Sauce
Rosemary Red Potatoes
Raspberry Fudge Cream Puff Dessert
Grilled Salmon with Orange Butter Sauce
2 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, wild caught or if not available, farm-raised
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste.
Light an outdoor grill or stove-top grill and spray with cooking spray. Brush the salmon with olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill the salmon (skin-side down) over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn over and with a spatula or knife, remove skin from salmon and discard. Grill for 3-4 minutes more. Remove from grill, cover.
Place the orange juice concentrate in a bowl and heat over a pan of simmering water. Remove from heat and whisk in the zest, butter and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, pour over salmon and serve immediately.
Rosemary Red Potatoes
2 pounds baby red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and pre-boil potatoes until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil and rosemary and stir well to coat. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread potatoes on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes; turn potatoes over halfway through cooking time.
Raspberry Fudge Cream Puff Dessert
1 package frozen vanilla mini cream puffs
1 (11.5 oz.) jar hot fudge ice cream topping
1 pint fresh raspberries
Defrost cream puffs according to package directions. Place 4-5 in dessert bowls. Heat fudge topping microwave for 30-60 seconds, stir and pour about 2 tablespoons over each dessert. Top with fresh raspberries and serve immediately.
