You must have heard that expression, “you wait forever for a bus and then three come along at once!” The same can be said about visitors, especially in light of months and months of lockdown and “splendid isolation”.
I've just written about hot weather food ideas and entertaining for one occasion. Now for visitors, special people, who are coming to stay. My Sister and her Partner are coming for the weekend. It's time to plan. The weather forecast isn't brilliant, which is a shame after the recent sunshine but hey it's the one thing we can't control!
As is usually the case there are variables to be included in my planning. They are due to arrive Saturday afternoon and leave on Monday morning. The word “afternoon” to me means any time from 2pm until 5pm – will they want a late lunch or a snack – it has to figure in the planning.
Here are my menu ideas :
Saturday – late lunch or a snack
Smoked Trout Mousse
Chicken Liver Paté
Warm Ciabatta
Black Olives
Balsamic & Olive Oil for dipping
Easy to pull from the fridge, ten minutes for the bread and can be served quickly and everyone can help themselves. Easy too to leave fridged if my timings are out. You can never tell and if you're expecting guests who are travelling a distance you can't control traffic, especially if it includes motorways!
These menu ideas are designed to remind you of your own favourites that you've not served for ages! I'll choose a recipe that I think you'll enjoy from each of the meals.
I've not made the Smoked Trout Mousse for ages – it's not a complicated recipe, can be made ahead and fridged, so a great idea in these circumstances and you can spread the work load.
Recipe up next …
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