Four simple and apt ideas to cancel the anxiety of an important lunch (maybe with the in-laws) with a lively and balanced menu
Choosing a menu for our guests is often complicated. Above all if we want to somehow win their trust, interest and create the right atmosphere to overcome any shyness. And when the guests are the in-laws, this feeling is often amplified.
The only rule? Relax. The dishes we cook convey our mood and anxiety is not greedy. Another good idea to keep in mind is to avoid preparing the same food for your in-laws when they ate at their home the last time. If the pot is less successful, you will have to accept a disproportionate number of tips, while if it is even better than theirs, it would create a certain embarrassment. Better to leave the competitive spirit aside and to leverage on empathy.
We have thought of a creative and traditional menu at the same time, full of comforting ingredients presented in a contemporary key. It starts from the scenic savory rose cake with endive and cooked ham that you can prepare well in advance. You will bake it in the oven for three or four minutes to serve it lukewarm, perhaps accompanying it with a selection of cheeses, mustard and honey. Following the tasty simplicity of the celery with red radicchio and Asiago fondue. A first dish that conquers with recalls, contrasts and a rich and harmonious flavor. Here we are at strong reach: the pigeon at the port. Prepare it carefully following the recipe step by step: you will win over guests with a touch of unexpected sophistication.
To close with a flourish, le cocoa tartlets with white ganache. They will sweeten each conversation and satisfy everyone's expectations.
And to be on the safe side, complete the centerpiece with gods fresh flowers not fragrant. They will know how to announce the care and affection used in the kitchen!