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myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking7 months ago

When you are cooking for guests, do you think it is important to serve a three-course meal i.e a starter, main course and dessert, or do you keep it less formal and make sure you have just one good meal/dish?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. Ruthep (5930)   ranked 50 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

It kind of depends. Most times I have a main course and a dessert. I really don't do starter course. Now if it is something where the guests will be there a long time, I will have appetizers set out for them to much on while the rest of the meal is being prepared.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

Yes that would be a good idea. Thanks for responding.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. amybrezik (1112)   ranked 1,610 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

It depends on the situation. I have done both. I like to make the courses if I have time, but lately, I have just been cooking the main dishses. Most of the people I cook for ar pretty inormal and don't expect all the coursess nd things like that.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

Yes I agree that it would depend largely on the nature of the dinner party and what type of guests you invite i.e how well you know them etc.

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3. myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9074)   ranked 2,606 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

When I cook for guests I serve a variety of foods but it's usually buffet style so everyone can serve themselves and pick what they like. I do things a little more formally for Thanksgiving but usually things are very casual around here...and normally include the grill. thumbup


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

That sounds pretty good to me! Thanks for the response.

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. mermaidivy (3298)   ranked 42 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

When I cook for guests, I just make sure the proportion will be enough for everybody and make sure they like the type of food that I cook to fulfill everybody's tastes. I don't do three course meal if it is just regular dinner, if hubby wants me to do it for his guests, I would.:-)


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

I think that catering to the tastebuds of your guests is a very thoughtful thing to do!

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. dragon54u (9812)   ranked 48 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I think the 3 course is nice but I've served a special recipe as the meal with nothing else. I don't think most people expect a big deal nowadays, but a salad is nearly always welcome.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

I agree - and yes always good to have a salad on the side, esp if the main meal has little in the way of veg or fibre.

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. thea09 (4908)   ranked 19 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I prefer to do a selection of dishes which everyone can dip into, it is much easier in the summer as the table can be filled with a variety of cold dishes and maybe just a couple of hot ones. That way the one doing the cooking can sit alongside the guests and not have to be constantly running in the kitchen to serve different courses. We had a good lunch like this yesterday with the table filled with fresh bread, olives, mixture of salads, roasted red peppers, beetroots, and then a hot bowl of roasted potatoes with roasted garlic. Very informal and eaten outside under the grape vine.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

That does sound fab! I am sure the meal went down really well with your guests.

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. ANTIQUELADY (11603)   ranked 64 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I am very informal. I just cook one big meal & be done w/it. I always have dessert. Seems like when u fix something for an appetizer they eat fill up on that & then ur big meal is down the drain.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

I know, especially if you have hungry guests - it can be all about the appetiser for them!

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. celticeagle (4927)   ranked 793 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I don't worry about it. I fix whatever I want to fix. I guess it really depends on the situation. If it is supposed to be formal or fancy or whatever then I would make sure it is all it needs to be. But, that isn't really me. LOL


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

You are right. It's what the situation calls for.


myLot reputation of 97/100. celticeagle (4927)   ranked 793 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

I think so.

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9. myLot reputation of 95/100. marguicha (3637)   ranked 115 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I have guests for diner at least twice a week but they are all very close friends of mine.
I always have appetizers before diner because I know they love the things I make. lol. Then I usually have a very nice main dish with a salad that won´t want to be the primadonna (something like lettuce with celery and avocado slices and a simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar and salt)
As for desert, it depends on my mood. Sometimes I don´t have dessert, most of the times I just bring a bowl of fresh fruit. There´s always very good red wine (chilean, of coursewink) and real coffee.
Many times the guests forget the salad, many times they will skip the dessert. The main dish has to be a WOW!!! dish.
Take care


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

Well you sure sound like a fantastic dinner host!

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10. myLot reputation of 89/100. crimsonladybug (2039)   ranked 1,568 out of 11,261 in cooking   7 months ago

I guess we kind of have three courses when we have guests. The "appetizer" course is usually just snacks like a veggie tray or chips and salsa. Then we have the meal and usually some kind of dessert.


myLot reputation of 98/100. UK_Shree (1849)   ranked 210 out of 11,261 in cooking  7 months ago

Yes I would say that is three courses, informal but still three courses!

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