Sigh! Last long weekend of the year, last public holiday before Christmas, been a while since we last got together, so many good reasons to have people over but what to do when every day leading up to the lunch day is busy? Keep it simple and fresh!
Buying seafood from your favourite fishmonger means someone else does the cooking!
Tiger prawns, smoked salmon, whole smoked trout, oysters and salami
Sashimi salmon - yes we had fish done three ways but it was all about the texture!
Equally simple salads:
Baked fresh beetroot with sour cream and chives
De-seeded cucumber with fried garlic, sweet chilli and fish sauce dressing
Waldorf salad
Iceberg with a French vinaigrette for the traditionalists!
Carbs to accompany the meal -
Ciabatta and Sonoma sourdough
And the easiest dessert of all - my version of Jamie Oliver's Eton Mess.
Extra berries and although Jamie smashes his berries with his hands, I used a more conventional food processor. The low acidic yoghurt with the cream really helps cut the sweetness of the meringue and makes this a very light dessert!
And having one of your guests bring a selection of pastries from the Bourke Street Bakery also helps!
The only thing we cooked in advance was the beetroot, baked whole in the oven the night before so it was cool for the morning. Everything else was bought or prepped the morning of the lunch! Simple, fresh and easy! :D
Sashimi salmon - yes we had fish done three ways but it was all about the texture!
Baked fresh beetroot with sour cream and chives
Iceberg with a French vinaigrette for the traditionalists!
Ciabatta and Sonoma sourdough
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My absolute favourite way of entertaining and eating, what a great way to welcome back Spring! Everyone thought the Eton Mess would be too rich but it was surprising light due to the Philly Cream for Desserts and the Greek yoghurt!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks wonderful-I especially like the colourful range salads and salmon sashimi! :D
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