This 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."
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
Entrees:
shrimp & mango skewers
whole baked Cuban style tilapia
Sides:
arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas)
spicy black & white beans
mandarin orange & roasted beet spinach salad
Dessert:
guava sour cream pound cake
strawberry banana ice cream
tortilla chips
pico de gallo
guacamole
pineapple salsa cream cheese dip
Entrees:
shrimp & mango skewers
whole baked Cuban style tilapia
Sides:
arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas)
spicy black & white beans
mandarin orange & roasted beet spinach salad
Dessert:
guava sour cream pound cake
strawberry banana ice cream
Wow shrimp and mango skewers sound delicious! Can't wait to see how they turn out!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time with great food to eat.
ReplyDeletenom nom nom...I love me some Cuban food! Great menu Joelen! I can't wait to see more pics!
ReplyDeletethis 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! : )
ReplyDeleteYour menu sounds great!!
ReplyDelete(I'm married to a bass player *grin*)
can't wait to eat it ALL! Yes I said it..... I'LL EAT IT ALL! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! And your menu for the gathering sounds great.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun... that menu looks like it's sure to please!
ReplyDeleteJam sessions? Sounds like fun! Your menu for tomorrow sounds fun too! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThe menu looks great! Can't wait to see the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the guava sour cream pound cake!
ReplyDeleteawesome menu! you sure are pampering those guys! can't wait to get a full detail on how your meal turned out!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Your menu looks amazing as usual.
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