Dinner Party Menus and Recipes, Outdoor Smoked Salmon Dinner Menu and Recipes

Check out all of Linda's wonderful Dinner Party Menus (includes recipes)

Check out Dining Etiquette Guide - Restaurant and Dinner Party Manners and Etiquette.

Appetizer Recipes
(Hors d' oeuvres, Starters, Amuse-Bouche, & Snacks)

Appetizer Hints
How many appetizers to make for your party?

Check out more of Linda's wonderful Poultry Recipes.

Food Safety Pages. Check them out!

Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been delayed at least an hour

Golden Rules of Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you have any question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product, throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!

Picnic Safety Tips
There is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms, such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food.

The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.

Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them and you can't taste them, but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.

Outdoor Smoked Salmon
Four-Course Dinner - Menu and Recipes

First Course: Shrimp Appetizer Supreme These are fabulous! Sure to impress your guests. This is one of my "fall back to" appetizer recipes. Baked Truffled Brie en Croute This makes a beautiful and delicious appetizer. Truffle lovers will especially enjoy this appetizer! French Bread Baguette Serve with the Shrimp and Brie Appetizers.		Second Course: Watermelon Sorbet Very refreshing on a hot summer day! or Watermelon Gazpacho Soup The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled soup, perfect for the second course on a hot night.

Third Course: Linda's Smoked Salmon Every time I make this smoked salmon and serve it, I get raves! For best results you will need a proper smoker/cooker that has a water tray for moisture. The smoking method I use is called "hot smoking."		Sides: Hasselback Potatoes This baked potato has a wonderful seasoned crispy crust which goes well with roasts and baked fish. This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes. Grilled Sweet Peppers So easy to make and so delicious! Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil and Vinegar Chunks of melon with black pepper, vinegar and olive oil make a delightful combination. Very refreshing!

Fourth Course: Raspberry Brownie Delight Absolutely the best and easiest dessert for summer. If fresh raspberries are out of season, substitute whatever fresh fruit or berries are.		Finale: A good way to end a meal is with a (decaf) latte. Coffee How to make a perfect cup of coffee How To Use a French Press coffee press, plunger press and/or press coffee

Outdoor Smoked Salmon Four-Course Dinner - Menu and Recipes

Outdoor Smoked Salmon
Four-Course Dinner - Menu and Recipes