American Menu Dinner Party

This USA themed dinner is packed with tradition American style food perfect for a slap-up meal with family and friends

Starter

Leek & blue cheese tartlet with roasted tomatoes

Main 

Southern fried chicken with a side of slaw & chipotle cream

Dessert

Blueberry & white chocolate cheesecake

Leek and Blue Cheese Tartlet with Roasted Tomatoes

Individual leek and blue cheese tartlets. Made with fried leeks and garlic, seasoned with mustard and chives and topped with blue cheese served with balsamic cherry tomatoes

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Southern Fried Chicken with Slaw & Chipotle Cream

Our southern fried chicken goujons are marinated in paprika, lemon and mustard and coated in a medley of herbs and spices, served with a red cabbage, apple, pear and peanut coleslaw with a lime and lemon dressing. The recipe is completed with a smoky hot pepper dipping sauce

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Blueberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake

A creamy white chocolate and blueberry cheesecake with a  crunchy digestive biscuit base. a creamy white chocolate topping made with white chocolate, cream cheese and crème fraiche, rippled with blueberry sauce. The cheesecake is served with additional blueberry sauce. This cheesecake is perfect for an American dinner party

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About our American dinner party menu 

This menu is packed full of traditional American foods and is perfect for loads of different occasions. It is great for adult and children alike especially the main and dessert. It is easy to prepare and can be eaten in a formal or casual setting

When to use our American menu 

Events 

We think this menu would be perfect for a celebration meal for a

  • summer dinner party 
  • 4th of July celebration
  • dinner with family and friends

Who will love this American dinner menu?

This menu is great for 

  • family as the main and dessert are perfect for kids, with a starter for the grownups 
  • Casual dinner with friends great for eating outside in the summer or enjoy for a simple 4th of July or super bowl get together
  • Perfect menu for Beginners or when your short on time

This menu is simple to cook and easy to prepare as many of the menu items can be made ahead of time leaving plenty of time to spend with your guests. 

Make ahead items for our American dinner

Day before the dinner party                     

  • make the blueberry cheesecake
  • marinade the chicken
  • make the pastry for the tart rest in fridge
  • make the pastry cases cover with cling film and refrigerate

Morning of meal              

  • coat the chicken goujons in the bread mix rest in the fridge till ready to cook
  • make the chipotle cream place in fridge

Two hours before dinner

  •  Make the coleslaw

20 minutes before     

  • cook the tarts and tomatoes

Before you eat the starters 

place the chicken in the oven

Top Tips for this American meal

  • Make sure you rest your pastry for the tart before rolling out into the pastry cases.
  • Don’t make the coleslaw too early
  • Keep an eye on the chicken while your eating your starter