Anywhooo... I am very excited to be hosting a dinner party this Thursday for 6 of my girlfriends who I rarely get to see during the week. I don't have much time for prep since I have to drive into the LA office that day (at least 3 hours round trip), so here's the menu I'm planning on. Wish me grocery-shopping luck today!
Warm Asparagus, Gorgonzola, and Steak Salad
Recipe here
This is basically the easiest, most delicious recipe I have. Just stick it all under the broiler and voila! Perfect for summer.
Strawberry Tart
Recipe here
Now this takes quite a bit more time and prep than the salad, but it's worth it! Great summer dessert.
A few notes:
- You need to make the tart dough and pastry cream ahead of time and chill for at least 4 hours. Think I'll make the dough tonight for Thursday's dinner.
- The pastry cream is the most difficult AND most delicious part (ain't that how it always goes). The first time I made this, took a few try's. My advice is, although the recipe says bring to boil and keep it at boil for 1-2 minutes, do not expect it to to be a rolling boil (this may be obvious to some but certainly wasn't to me). As long as the cream looks light and fluffy and there are a few air bubbles, that's a good stopping point.
- This pan (removable bottom is key) and these pie weights make baking the tart SO much easier
Still not sure what I want to do for wine / appetizers... any recommendations?
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