This dinner party is meant for 12 people. Random french names have been assigned to show the split of duties, for each of the 12 attendees. Each person will choose one of the french names below and bring the items/recipe(s) assigned to that name, including the host/hostess. (Camille, Clément, Emma, Théo, Amélia, Charles, Esme, Lucien, Sylvie, Lyle, Sophie, Andre)
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Appetizer
Mise-en-bouche
Artichoke Tapenade with Rosemary Oil (Camille)
Champagne - 1 bottle, about $20 (Andre)
First Courses
Entrees (Guests will choose one, or have 1/2 serving of each)
French Onion Soup (Clément)
Fennel, Radish, Orange, and Crab Salad (Emma)
Wine - 3 Different French Whites, about $20 each (Theo)
Main Courses
Plats
Beef Bourguignon (Sophie)
Chicken Chasseur (Amélia)
Wine - 3 Different French Reds, about $20 each (Charles)
Sides
Accompagnements
Garlic Green Beans (Esme)
Rustic Garlic-Mashed Potatoes (Lucien)
Wine - 1 French Red, about $20 (Lucien)
Dessert
Les Desserts (Guests will choose one, or have 1/2 serving of each)
Pear Upside-down Tart with Small Cheese Plate (Lyle)
Salted Butter Creme-Caramel (Sylvie)
Espresso/Decaf Coffee Service (Host/Hostess)
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French Onion Soup, by Julia Child, Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Fennel, Radish, Orange, and Crab Salad, by David Lebovitz, My Paris Kitchen
Chicken Chasseur, by Chef Jean-Pierre, recipe below, see video
Pear Upside-down Tart, by Richard Olney, The French Menu Cookbook
A Perfect Cheese Tray, by Susan Loomis, In a French Kitchen
Salted-Butter Créme Caramel, by Mimi Thorisson, A Kitchen in France
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