THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Roasted chicken sandwich (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
Every now and then, there's a bit of roast chicken left over from Sunday... and far from being a problem, it's a great opportunity! You can use it to make a gourmet salad that doubles up as an ideal sandwich filling, whether for a lunchbox or a picnic. In fact, we love this mix so much that we don't always rely on leftovers: we sometimes cook chicken just to make these delicious sandwiches. They're also perfect in a mini version for an elegant afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation (traditional method)
1. Flake the chicken using two forks (and a knife if necessary).
2. In a salad bowl, mix the chicken with the mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard, chopped gherkins, salt and pepper.
3. Spread two slices of bread with the filling, add the tomato slices and a few leaves of rocket, then close with the other two slices of bread.
4. For an afternoon tea, remove the crust and cut each sandwich into 4 rectangles.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation (Thermomix method)
1. Place the gherkins in the bowl and chop for 3 seconds on speed 6. Scrape down the sides and chop again for 2 seconds on speed 6. Set aside.
2. Add the mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard, salt and pepper to the bowl. Blend for 5 seconds on speed 3.
3. Add the shredded chicken and chopped gherkins, then blend for 5 sec / reverse / speed 2.
4. Spread the bread slices with the filling, add the tomatoes and rocket and close.
5. Cut the sandwiches into 4 for afternoon tea if desired...
