Today Jochem and I prepared 10 different snacks for 40 guests at Jochem's father's 50th birthday party in Ridderkerk. It took us 3 days of planning and 2 days of cooking, but this food-crazed day was definitely worth the trouble! We cooked:
(1) filled mushrooms with ricotta, grated cheese, lemon zest, chilis and oregano
Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
(2) filled lemons with mozzarella, anchovis, cherry tomatoes and basil
Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
(3), (4) & (5) 3 different kinds of crostini: 1 with mozzarella, chilis and basil, 1 with cherry tomatoes, black and green olives and chilis, and 1 with pureed green peas, broad beans, mint and pecorino cheese
Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
(6) homemade pizza with garlic spread and parsley
Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
(7) grilled octopus with chilis and parsley
Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver
(8) rosemary kebaps made with ciabatta, monk fish and pancetta
Source: Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
(9) grilled carpaccio in rosemary and coriander seeds with red beets, horseradish cream and watercress
Source: The Return of the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
(10) jelly with elderberry juice and summer fruit in Prosecco
Source: Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
Now, since we are amateurs the practical aspects of this catering job left a little to be desired. For example, we have tons of left-overs (although we don't mind that of course). However, I do believe that the night was a success, because everone really seemed to enjoy the food. Happy birthday Erik!
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