a menu to impress? - Menus and Entertaining

Csara · #1 (**permalink**) 01-04-2007, 06:50 PM

I have a friend that is just wonderful to me. She is so thoughtful and always looking to help me out in any way. I want to have her and her husband over for dinner and would like to cook something fabulous for them......something that looks, sounds, smells and of course tastes delicious! Any suggestions?

RedBedHead · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2007, 06:49 AM

I know that you don't eat red meat but these little suckers are gorgeous and taste even better than they look.

Japanese Steak Rolls
Serves 8

1 lb. Flank Steak
16 Asparagus Spears trimmed to about 8 inches
16 Scallions trimmed to 8 inches
6 tbspns. Seasoned Rice Vinegar
6 tbspns. Soy Sauce
4 tspns. Sugar
1 tbspn. Toasted Sesame Oil

Slice Steak into 16 strips 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Pound to 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 asparagus and 1 scallion accross the short end of a strip of beef. Roll and secure with toothpick. Repeat. Place rolls on shallow baking pan in a single layer. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over beef. Marinate 10 minutes. Preheat Broiler to high. Broil for 5 minutes. Remover rolls from pan and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer marinade to small saucepan. Boil until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Spoon glaze over each serving.

Csara · #3 (**permalink**) 01-05-2007, 08:44 AM

Oh, I TOTALLY eat red meat now, Jenn.

I have my little boy to thank for that. I had such a meat craving while pregnant and it never went away.

That looks delish! What else do you serve with it to make it a complete meal?

RedBedHead · #4 (**permalink**) 01-05-2007, 08:54 AM

We make a lime rice. I'll see if I can dig up the recipe. Maybe a nice crusty bread would be good also.

crazylegs · #5 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 02:45 AM

Lime Rice

Never heard of it before but you got me curious.

crazylegs · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 02:48 AM

I found some nice suggestions for gourmet foods using steak. Click the word steak to see them or click here.

Sorry to post twice , I just read the first post in the list and realized I could suggest something for that as well.

HeavenLeigh · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 01:47 PM

Take Home Chef has had some tasty looking dishes. I have been dying to try a few. www.tlc.com/chef
Also you can get the recipes from Top Chef shows, some look great as well. www.bravotv.com/topchef

RedBedHead · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2007, 02:10 PM

Hey C,
What did you end up making?

Csara · #9 (**permalink**) 02-14-2007, 04:08 PM

I haven't done it yet. We've been sick, traveling, or busy that it just hasn't worked out yet. One of these days.....