spicy pumpkin curry

Another colorful and flavorful menu.  For you true carnivores, add seared beef cubes to the curry or prepare a whole beef roast. Chicken and pork will also work well.  Also consider Spicy Shrimp Crostini as an appetizer and plain white rice for the pilaf.  

Tortillas with Roasted Corn Salsa

Pacific Pumpkin Curry

Zucchini and Red Pepper Pilaf

Cucumber with Yogurt and Mint Sauce

Mixed Green Salad with Bitter Greens

Assorted Breads and Crackers

Purchased Desserts

savory crawfish etouffee dinner

Etouffee is rich and filling.  A fruit flavored punch would be a good start to the evening. For this menu purchase ready-made nibblers such as nuts and relish trays and lemon sorbet.  Also consider Broccoli Salad instead of the spinach salad

Roasted Almonds, Pecans, Marinated Olives, Pickled Onions

Spinach and Strawberry Salad  

New Orleans Crawfish Etouffee

Lemon Sorbet

Orange Corn Muffins 

Ice Cream with Praline Sauce

surf and turf

This is an indoor-outdoor menu.  Prepare the lobster tails, steak and asparagus on the grill and bring the grilled food inside to dine at the table. Purchase a tart sorbet or sherbet for a light finish.  Start the night with chilled white wine. And don't forget to check out these tips on preparing lobster tails.

Grilled Steak and Cheese Salad with Pink Mayonnaise

Lemon-Grilled Lobster Tails 

Twice Baked Potatoes with Garlic and Cheese

Grilled Asparagus

Lime Sorbet and Crisp Cookies

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