I may have gone a little overboard... we had a cheese plate and a veggie tray, and I cooked a number of favorite items such as french lentil salad and meringues. I made Smitten Kitchen's Zucchini and Ricotta Galette, which I had made once before and was just as yummy this time as the first time (although I didn't get a picture, so you'll have to take my word that it really does turn out as great as she says). I also made a lemon curd fruit tart that I had made before but which I hadn't made in years, and which was a great way to use fresh berries from the farmer's market, and I made a broccoli quiche which I had made before (although I wasn't as thrilled with how it turned out).
I tried out a few new recipes - a mushroom walnut pate, and creampuffs (mini-eclairs) which were a big hit, especially with the kids at the party. I'll be back to share recipes soon!
The party went really well and all the food was all a hit, although we were pretty wiped out afterwards. We are looking forward to entertaining more in our house now that we are getting to be mostly settled in!
oh my, what a feast! Sounds like an awesome time - congrats!! I really need to try that galette!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - that table looks amazing! Bastille Day is pretty big here because there are so many French living here so we celebrated it too.
ReplyDeleteSounds like quite a spread! I'm glad you're enjoying your new place so far!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has always wanted to have a Bastille Day party... I must show him your post! We may have to imitate next year, this is awesome.
ReplyDelete