Menu critique... NYE Dinner Party

Ginger Le Coeur

NYE we host an annual, black tie dinner party for a few friends. This year it's only five of us, (which is great since I have now have an obligation during the day...)

Here is what I'm thinking about for a menu:

Apps.

Nibble tray: one cheese (I will leave that up to my cheese guy,) Salumi, pate de campagne, blanched asparagus. 

Duck Confit in Puff Pastry. (sauteed mushroom, leaks, garlic, thyme, gruyere all wrapped in little puff pastry bites.)

Cocktail: Cranberry Ginger Fizz

Dinner:

Coq a vin over buttered/parsley egg noodles

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Salad, simple green salad with vinaigrette  and warm goat cheese (Bouchon cookbook)

Wine: Pinot Noir (California Pinot in a very French style.)

Dessert:

Buche de Noel

Port: (Ruby Port)

Favors will be either Oreo Truffles or Chocolate crinkle cookies

wejustwant2:)

Looks perfect!  Can I come?  Will do dishes...

Just kidding - have a Great New Year's Eve.  

~W.

TarHeels&Rebels

Ginger, dear, I will confess that you sent me to google for a few things . Looks fantastic, especially the dinner pairings.  My only question is whether you think the asparagus alone will serve sufficiently to lighten what otherwise is a very rich app selection.  I think the cookies would be a more elegant finish to such an inspired dinner. 

Ginger Le Coeur

TarHeels, Good point about the asparagus... I was thinking that when I was shopping today. I might just add a few other veggies. I don't want to do a lot of apps, and even though the list looks long, there will not be a ton of each...

I also agree with you on the cookies... I bought the ingredients for those and will make the dough tonight. : )

Adjudi-Kate

Looks awesome.  Your guests will be thrilled.

Where does one find a "cheese guy"? 

Ginger Le Coeur

Adjudi-Kate:

Looks awesome.  Your guests will be thrilled.

Where does one find a "cheese guy"? 

I live directly across the street from formaggio kitchen south end... It's fantastic and dangerous all at the same time. : ) They are so helpful and their selection is amazing!

Adjudi-Kate

Ginger Le Coeur:

Adjudi-Kate:

Looks awesome.  Your guests will be thrilled.

Where does one find a "cheese guy"? 

I live directly across the street from formaggio kitchen south end... It's fantastic and dangerous all at the same time. : ) They are so helpful and their selection is amazing!

Haha last evening I was discussing with my husband a party we are hosting next weekend.  He suggested a cheese tray and said he would have the "cheese guy" at the specialty market near his work pick out a few kinds for us.  So, YAY I guess we have a cheese guy, too!!!  I had no idea!