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A Summer Weekend Dinner Party
by Talia Ralph
• July 5, 2014
• 5 Comments
Today: Turn off the grill (just for a night) and host a summer dinner party to balance out your Fourth of July weekend.
You came to the rooftop. You saw the fireworks. You conquered the flag cake. Fourth of July is a whirlwind of red, white, blue, and American beer, and it can leave you tuckered out and craving the comfort of a candle-lit table laid with silverware instead of compostable forks. You want something a bit more refined.
More: Master the art of outdoor lighting.
Luckily, there's still next weekend. Or the weekend after that. It's the summer, and there's no time crunch. Saturday and Sunday will both stretch out into the twilight hour, and who doesn't want to be a guest at a light, summery feast? Invite your favorite people, dust off the dishes, make a cocktail, and step away from the grill.
Here's the menu:
Grilled Bread with Thyme Pesto and Lemon Cream
Radish and Arugula Salad with Pecorino and Lemon
Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil, and Walnuts
Creamy Asparagus, Lemon, and Walnut Pasta
Tom Colicchio's Pan-Roasted Sea Scallops
Rosemary Honey Lemon Frozen Yogurt
What's on your next dinner party menu? Tell us in the comments!
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Holy crap. im loving it.
I love scallops. Here's a dish from one of my many favorite blogs.
http://cookingwithmrc.wordpress...
I feel vindicated that other people serve multiple courses to friends/family. Most of my guests don't find the beauty in the ritual of eating, it's all about the drinks. i still love to entertain in the old ways and love them anyway! Maybe the cooking is for me anyway....
I am Inspired!
Pegeen is a trusted home cook.
I can't believe I want to eat again after yesterday's 4th of July feast, but I want to make all of these! Thanks for a great collection.
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