{"id":43208,"date":"2020-07-16T09:26:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=43208"},"modified":"2020-08-09T13:05:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-09T20:05:24","slug":"italian-dinner-party-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/italian-dinner-party-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Dinner Party Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>We&#8217;re kicking off a new feature here on WGC today! Dinner party menus along with a prep schedule for the day of so you can host and entertain with zero stress!! First up: let&#8217;s go to Italy with an Italian Dinner Party Menu!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WGC-Fruitti-de-Mar-2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood Pasta from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-30859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WGC-Fruitti-de-Mar-2-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WGC-Fruitti-de-Mar-2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WGC-Fruitti-de-Mar-2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WGC-Fruitti-de-Mar-2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it&#8217;s safe to say that 2020 is going to be the year of small intimate dinner parties in our backyards. Whether that&#8217;s just you and a friend, your partner or spouse, your family or a few close friends, it&#8217;s all about entertaining at home right now. As someone who LIVED for a large dinner party back in my private chef days, (nothing gave me a rush like doing a 40 person dinner with 3 hours notice!) putting together a small backyard affair is hands down my fav. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WGC-Aperol-Spritz-2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Aperol Spritz from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-42985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WGC-Aperol-Spritz-2-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WGC-Aperol-Spritz-2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WGC-Aperol-Spritz-2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WGC-Aperol-Spritz-2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Italian Dinner Party Menu is stress free, easy to prep ahead and a major crowd pleaser! There&#8217;s also a swap for the main course if you&#8217;re feeding anyone who doesn&#8217;t love fish! So let&#8217;s talk menu first and then we&#8217;ll get into the schedule! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LITTLE_GEM_SALAD-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Butter Lettuce Salad from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-43209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LITTLE_GEM_SALAD-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LITTLE_GEM_SALAD-1-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LITTLE_GEM_SALAD-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LITTLE_GEM_SALAD-1.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Italian Dinner Party Menu:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Drinks<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/classic-aperol-spritz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aperol Spritz Station<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Appetizers<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/melon-and-proscuitto-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melon Prosciutto<\/a> (I skipped the arugula listed in the ingredients) and <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-tomato-caprese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peach Caprese<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Salad<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butter-lettuce-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Vin<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Main<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/seafood-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seafood Pasta<\/a> or <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/three-cheese-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Cheese Pizza<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Dessert<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-blackberry-skillet-cobbler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peach and Berry Cobbler with Ice Cream<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not too complicated right? But still super impressive, colorful and beyond delicious. We did this a few weeks back and it was a smashing success. Here&#8217;s how I put it all together so I didn&#8217;t have to be cooking once we had a few friends over&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/WGC-Peach-and-Tomato-Caprese-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Peach Tomato Caprese for the Italian Dinner Party Menu from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-28705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/WGC-Peach-and-Tomato-Caprese-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/WGC-Peach-and-Tomato-Caprese-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/WGC-Peach-and-Tomato-Caprese-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/WGC-Peach-and-Tomato-Caprese-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Morning of (sometime between 9am &#8211; 11am) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure you&#8217;re stocked when it comes to the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/classic-aperol-spritz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drink station<\/a>. Aperol does not need to be chilled so it can live on the counter. Make sure you have plenty of sparkling water and sparkling wine chilled in the fridge so people can DIY their own drinks once they arrive. <\/li><li>Prep both the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butter-lettuce-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salad (minus the avocado) and the salad dressing<\/a>. The salad can be covered with a damp paper towel and stored in the fridge until dinner. The dressing can be left at room temperature on the counter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/WGC-Melon-Prosciutto-Salad-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Melon and Prosciutto Salad for the Italian Dinner Party Menu from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-27062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/WGC-Melon-Prosciutto-Salad-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/WGC-Melon-Prosciutto-Salad-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/WGC-Melon-Prosciutto-Salad-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/WGC-Melon-Prosciutto-Salad-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Afternoon of (sometime between 1pm &#8211; 3pm)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prep the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/melon-and-proscuitto-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melon and prosciutto<\/a> and arrange on a serving platter. Cover with a damp paper towel and place in the fridge until it&#8217;s time to eat. <\/li><li>Prep the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-tomato-caprese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peach Caprese<\/a> and arrange on a serving platter. Cover with a damp paper towel and place in the fridge until it&#8217;s time to eat.<\/li><li>Prep the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-blackberry-skillet-cobbler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cobbler<\/a> all the way up until baking. Let hang on the counter.<\/li><li>Prep the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/seafood-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pasta<\/a> through adding the wine. Once the wine is boiled and simmered, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let sit on the stove NOT on heat until dinner. <\/li><li>Make sure the rest of the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/seafood-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seafood<\/a> is prepped, clams and mussels are scrubbed, and shrimp and scallops are cleaned.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WGC-Peach-Blackberry-Skillet-Cobbler-with-Ice-Cream2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Peach Blackberry Skillet Cobbler for the Italian Dinner Party Menu from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-24161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WGC-Peach-Blackberry-Skillet-Cobbler-with-Ice-Cream2-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WGC-Peach-Blackberry-Skillet-Cobbler-with-Ice-Cream2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WGC-Peach-Blackberry-Skillet-Cobbler-with-Ice-Cream2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WGC-Peach-Blackberry-Skillet-Cobbler-with-Ice-Cream2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Right before guests arrive: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Put out an ice bucket with the sparkling wine and the sparkling water next to some glasses and the bottle of <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/classic-aperol-spritz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aperol<\/a>. <\/li><li>Remove the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/melon-and-proscuitto-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melon and prosciutto<\/a> from the fridge and put on the table where you&#8217;re serving appetizers, ditch the damp paper towel.<\/li><li>Remove the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-tomato-caprese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peach Caprese<\/a> from the fridge and put on the table where you&#8217;re serving appetizers, ditch the damp paper towel.<\/li><li>Put a large pot of water on to boil for the <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/seafood-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pasta<\/a>, and cover with a lid so the water doesn&#8217;t all evaporate. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Before you sit down for dinner:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Add the avocado to the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/butter-lettuce-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salad<\/a> and toss with the vinaigrette. <\/li><li>Take a few minutes in the kitchen while your guests are finishing the appetizers to finish the seafood sauce for the pasta. While that&#8217;s cooking, cook off the pasta in the boiling water and then finish assembling the dish. <\/li><li>Pop the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/peach-blackberry-skillet-cobbler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cobbler<\/a> into the oven and let bake while you sit down and enjoy dinner. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All that&#8217;s left is to enjoy your party and then do the dishes later after everyone leaves! Happy hosting! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re kicking off a new feature here on WGC today! Dinner party menus along with a prep schedule for the day of so you can host and entertain with zero stress!! First up: let&#8217;s go to Italy with an Italian Dinner Party Menu! 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