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Cuban Dinner Menu for Rockstars

February 26, 2009 · WCC Administr@tr · 13 Comments

n571037810_1866504_2191-6176819This coming Friday night (eek – tomorrow!), my husband’s long time childhood friends are coming over for dinner. They have known each other since their early teen years through the church they attended. Back then, they played in the church band together. Over 15 years later, my husband and his friends have recently reunited and they started getting together every week to have jam sessions like the “good old days.”

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My husband plays the drums (yep – I married a drummer!) while the others switch off playing guitar, bass and doing vocals. It’s fun hearing them play covers and they’re actually really good! This week instead of their usual jam session, we’ve invited them over for dinner. I feel the need to impress since my husband has talked me and my cooking skills up… the pressure! While determining what to serve, I decided on a Cuban inspired menu. Here’s what I have planned and stay tuned for the rest of the recipes and pics of tomorrow’s dinner!

Appetizers:
tortilla chips
pico de gallo
guacamole
pineapple salsa cream cheese dip
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Entrees:

shrimp & mango skewers
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whole baked Cuban style tilapiapicture014-2815302

Sides:
arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas)
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spicy black & white beanspicture008-9981451

mandarin orange & roasted beet spinach saladpicture009-6105555

Dessert:
guava sour cream pound cake

strawberry banana ice cream
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  1. melslatt says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Wow shrimp and mango skewers sound delicious! Can’t wait to see how they turn out!

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  2. Jennifer says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Sounds like a great time with great food to eat.

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  3. Krystal R says

    February 26, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    nom nom nom…I love me some Cuban food! Great menu Joelen! I can’t wait to see more pics!

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  4. #1SAHM says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    this sounds like a lot of fun! I love hearing local bands…too bad you’re so far away! : ) My hubby plays electric guitar…so I guess you could say I married a guitar player! : )

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  5. Spryte says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Your menu sounds great!!

    (I’m married to a bass player *grin*)

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  6. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    can’t wait to eat it ALL! Yes I said it….. I’LL EAT IT ALL! LOL

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  7. Sarah says

    February 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! And your menu for the gathering sounds great.

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  8. Jen M says

    February 27, 2009 at 4:40 am

    The menu looks great! Can’t wait to see the pictures.

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  9. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2009 at 4:40 am

    Jam sessions? Sounds like fun! Your menu for tomorrow sounds fun too! Have a great time!

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  10. Lo says

    February 27, 2009 at 4:40 am

    So much fun… that menu looks like it’s sure to please!

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  11. Sophia Lee says

    February 27, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    awesome menu! you sure are pampering those guys! can’t wait to get a full detail on how your meal turned out!

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  12. Tangled Noodle says

    February 27, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    I’m looking forward to the guava sour cream pound cake!

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  13. BMK says

    February 27, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    How fun! Your menu looks amazing as usual.

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