The Menu was:
Spicy Feta Dip
Roasted Marinated Peppers
Grilled Ouzo Shrimp
Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad
Blueberry Parfait (with lemon crème Fraiche ice cream)
The review:
Grilled Ouzo Shrimp
Bill, I was sorry to hear you and Jane weren't that happy with the Shrimp dish - maybe not having the Ouzo made the difference.
We love the shrimp and the marinade! I joked about making a cocktail out of it, but I may play with it as a salad dressing. Didn't like that the recipe called for grilling the shrimp for 15 minutes - for nice tender shrimp, that is just too long. will definitely make this again - especially since I have the bottle of Ouzo.
Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad
This dish just didn't do it for me, it wasn't bad, but we just thought it was blah and I'm sure I won't make it again.
Blueberry Parfait with Lemon Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
Oh MY!!!!
We loved this!! and the ice cream - Roy says it is one of the best he's ever tasted and it does have a wonderful flavor. I think it's as good as Lemon-Luscious Ice cream and sure a lot faster to prep. Served it on my birthday for company and we were all wanting to lick the darn baloon glasses - which is impossible.
Spicy Feta Dip
I have everything for it, but just ran out of time to make it. will probably make it this week sometime.
Overall, we were really pleased with the menu - and will make all again, except the Green beans.
Spicy Feta Dip
Roasted Marinated Peppers
Grilled Ouzo Shrimp
Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad
Blueberry Parfait (with lemon crème Fraiche ice cream)
The review:
Grilled Ouzo Shrimp
Bill, I was sorry to hear you and Jane weren't that happy with the Shrimp dish - maybe not having the Ouzo made the difference.
We love the shrimp and the marinade! I joked about making a cocktail out of it, but I may play with it as a salad dressing. Didn't like that the recipe called for grilling the shrimp for 15 minutes - for nice tender shrimp, that is just too long. will definitely make this again - especially since I have the bottle of Ouzo.
Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad
This dish just didn't do it for me, it wasn't bad, but we just thought it was blah and I'm sure I won't make it again.
Blueberry Parfait with Lemon Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
Oh MY!!!!
We loved this!! and the ice cream - Roy says it is one of the best he's ever tasted and it does have a wonderful flavor. I think it's as good as Lemon-Luscious Ice cream and sure a lot faster to prep. Served it on my birthday for company and we were all wanting to lick the darn baloon glasses - which is impossible.
Spicy Feta Dip
I have everything for it, but just ran out of time to make it. will probably make it this week sometime.
Overall, we were really pleased with the menu - and will make all again, except the Green beans.
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