{Photo credits: Martha Stewart, Pottery Barn, The Kitchn}Technically it's spring but in MN is still very much feels like winter. The temps are slowly creeping up, but we still have plenty of snow on the ground. This winter has been long as hell and I am over it.
I am hosting a dinner party on Friday evening and I'm calling it a spring dinner party. Because it is basically still winter, it's not really a spring dinner party but I suppose it was inspired by the longing for spring. When I think of spring, I picture myself strolling through the farmer's market. I can't wait to begin cooking with fresh, local ingredients. Until then, it's to the grocery store I go.
Here is the menu I have planned:
Appetizers
Caprese skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella and basil on a toothpick with olive oil and balsamic vinegar)
Chive and goat cheese puff pastry wafers
Blue cheese/crackers/pears
Dinner
Spring salad with tangy vinaigrette
Fettucini with peas, asparagus and pancetta
Dessert (TBD)
Strawberry shortcake (store-bought)
or
Buttermilk pudding cakes
or
Strawberry shortcake cookies
What are your favorite spring-inspired recipes? Please comment and share!
Those pictures are all so pretty...I want to throw a dinner party now!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks delicious! I can't wait for the farmer's market!
ReplyDeleteKatie
Oh yum! Can I come to your dinner party LOL That menu looks like it will be UHmazing : )
ReplyDeletepaula
I am so excited to eat everything at your dinner party...it sounds like you're making more than you said, but that's us, huh? Always making more food b/c we don't want anyone to go hungry!! :) Can't wait for tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI love making pastas and salads with the fresh produce from the farmers market!! I also LOVE their fresh beautiful flowers!!
Libby
Gorgeous menu! Too much good food :)
ReplyDeleteEverything sounds yummy, especially those buttermilk pudding cakes. :) Have a wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteNothing says spring like roasted asparagus with lemon zest. Yum!
ReplyDeleteJenna your menu sounds delicious good luck xo
ReplyDeleteLove it and love spring food!
ReplyDeleteWonderful menu, I thinking it would be a hit. Love the spring salad that would be refreshing, I hope there could be some meat. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteCaprese skewers are awesome! I've found that instead of threading basil on the skewers, I just brush a good quality pesto over. Then you can boil down some balsamic until it forms a syrup, put in a squeeze bottle and make artsy balsamic squiggles over the skewers.
ReplyDeleteThis menu makes me want to throw an impromptu dinner party!! If it only spring would hurry up and get here!
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Amazing, so many wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing
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