When it comes to holding a sophisticated dinner for any occasion, it’s important to have an eye for detail as well as creativity.
After all, food brings people closer together. But to make a lasting impression, you will have to give your guest an unforgettable dining experience. That doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money. All you have to do is to follow these tips—adding a sophisticated touch to any dinner.
- Slow-cooked lamb
For the main course, you basically have too many choices to consider. But if there’s one thing your guests are sure to enjoy, it’s a lamb meal that’s cooked to perfection.
For this, you can opt for a slow-cooked lamb recipe. Simply buy a choice lamb cut from the local meat shop. Choose one that’s large enough to satisfy your entire guest list. Place the meat inside a slow-cooker and pour a generous amount of red wine. Add in some apricots and a blend of spices of your choosing and let it cook for at least eight hours.
Once that’s done (and when the meat has already softened enough to be pulled from the bone), add some aromatic spices like rosemary and thyme. Cook it for another 15 to 20 minutes and serve with some fresh thyme sprinkled on top.
- Maki sushi
Sushi has always been a top choice for a lot of business people as well as celebrities. Indeed, nothing captures an elegant lifestyle quite like a night at a local sushi restaurant.
Still, you don’t have to hit the streets to find the most sumptuous sushi when you can bring the lifestyle of Tokyo to your own home.
To make homemade sushi (and add a touch of sophistication to a dinner party), head on over to the local fish market and see if you can find the best deals for Maki meat. Make sure to freshest meat you can find as this allows you to make high-quality sushi.
Next, buy some vinegar rice or make your own at home. You also need to have the right tools on hand such as a rolling mat, as well as other ingredients such as nori strips, carrots, sprouts, and avocados.
Now, making maki sushi rolls takes a great deal of time to perfect, so make sure you perfect your skills before the big day arrives. One thing’s for sure, you wouldn’t want to make sushi in advance and keep it stored away. To guarantee freshness, it’s always advised (no, required!) to prepare sushi seconds before serving.
- New England Chowder
Who doesn’t love the cuisine of the East Coast? Rich in bountiful seafood, the area has a lot of sumptuous meals to offer.
That being said, you can search for sophisticated New England recipes. The most prominent would be New England Chowder, which is known to be one of a certain President’s favorite foods. President John F. Kennedy was so fond of this dish that his staff would include the recipe in the JFK Library.
To make the best New England chowder that has an executive character, select the best clams from a basket. Then, allow it to cook with other choice ingredients. You can even add bacon bits and spices to the mix. That way, your guests will experience a White House-style dinner.
