{"id":43835,"date":"2020-09-17T10:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T17:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=43835"},"modified":"2020-09-19T11:16:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T18:16:45","slug":"mediterranean-dinner-party-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/mediterranean-dinner-party-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>We&#8217;re back with another installment of the WGC Dinner Party series! And this time &#8211; let&#8217;s do to the Med! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Peach-and-Cherry-Sangria-from-www.whatsgabycooking.com-%40whatsgabycookin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20229\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So last time we did a menu, we went to <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/italian-dinner-party-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a> and it was glorious! But today I&#8217;m thinking we do a little end of summer situation and basically go to Greece and the surrounding areas! Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;re about to get &#8211; an entire dinner party menu along with a prep schedule for the day of so you can host and entertain with zero stress!! There&#8217;s a lot going on in the world and I want to make it easy for you to have a few friends over and have a relaxing evening&#8230; so here goes! <\/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\/2017\/07\/WGC-GREEK_MEZE-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Greek Mezze Board from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-26728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-GREEK_MEZE-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-GREEK_MEZE-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-GREEK_MEZE-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-GREEK_MEZE-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Dinner Party Menu is stress free, easy to prep ahead and a major crowd pleaser! Let\u2019s talk menu first and then we\u2019ll get into the schedule!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Drinks<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/strawberry-and-peach-rose-sangria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strawberry and Peach Ros\u00e9 Sangria<\/a> <\/li><li><strong>Appetizers<\/strong>:&nbsp;we&#8217;re going with <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/homemade-tzatziki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade tzatziki and pita chips<\/a> plus a <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/greek-mezze-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greek Mezze Board<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Salad<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/melon-halloumi-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melon Halloumi Salad<\/a> <\/li><li><strong>Main<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/chicken-skewers-with-cilantro-mint-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicken Skewers \/ Kebabs with a Cilantro Mint Sauce<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Sides<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/tzatziki-greek-fries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tzatziki Greek Fries<\/a> (optional) <\/li><li><strong>Dessert<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/mixed-berry-peach-galette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galette<\/a> (not particularly Mediterranean but works perfectly with this menu!)  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay now let&#8217;s get into prep for this Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu&#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\/2020\/08\/WGC-Homemade-Tzatziki-with-Pita-Chips-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Tzatziki from www.whatsgabycooking.com for the Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-43541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WGC-Homemade-Tzatziki-with-Pita-Chips-1-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WGC-Homemade-Tzatziki-with-Pita-Chips-1-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WGC-Homemade-Tzatziki-with-Pita-Chips-1-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WGC-Homemade-Tzatziki-with-Pita-Chips-1-copy-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Morning of (sometime between 9am \u2013 11am)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make the sangria start to finish and chill in the fridge! That way you can take it out and serve over ice right before your guests arrive! <\/li><li>Make the tzatziki and pita chips start to finish. Chill tzatziki until dinner time and store the pita chips once cooled in an air tight container. <\/li><li>Make the galette dough and frangipane filling. Chill both until ready to assemble. <\/li><li>Scoop or slice the melon into balls or cubes for the salad. Transfer to a large serving bowl and cover and refrigerate until later. <\/li><li>Make the dressing for the salad and store in fridge. <\/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\/2017\/07\/WGC-Melon-Salad-with-Halloumi-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Melon &amp; Halloumi Salad from www.whatsgabycooking.com for the Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu  (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-26740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Melon-Salad-with-Halloumi-1-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Melon-Salad-with-Halloumi-1-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Melon-Salad-with-Halloumi-1-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Melon-Salad-with-Halloumi-1-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Afternoon of (sometime between 1pm \u2013 3pm)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make the red pepper dip for the Mezze board and make sure all your other ingredients are prepped and ready to go. Assemble the mezze board about 1 hour before guests arrive and cover with a clean cloth to be removed right before anyone arrives. <\/li><li>Finish making the galette and bake. You can serve it at room temp with a dollop of whipped cream and it&#8217;s spectacular. So make it now, and then let it rest on the counter until dessert! <\/li><li>Marinate and thread the chicken skewers. <\/li><li>Make the cilantro mint sauce for the skewers and store in the fridge.  <\/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\/2017\/07\/WGC-Chicken-Skewers-with-Cilantro-Mint-Sauce-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Mint Sauce from www.whatsgabycooking.com for the Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu (@whatsgabycookin)\" class=\"wp-image-26680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Chicken-Skewers-with-Cilantro-Mint-Sauce-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Chicken-Skewers-with-Cilantro-Mint-Sauce-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Chicken-Skewers-with-Cilantro-Mint-Sauce-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/WGC-Chicken-Skewers-with-Cilantro-Mint-Sauce-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>Take out the sangria and set on counter with glassware and a bucket of ice.<\/li><li>Transfer Tzatziki to a serving bowl and arrange pita chips on the side.<\/li><li>You already made the Tzatziki so reserve a few spoonfuls for the greek potatoes. Roast the potatoes now and then serve them warm or at room temp.<\/li><li>Slice and sear the halloumi. Add to the melon mixture. <\/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\/potatoes_2.jpg\" alt=\"Greek Fries from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin) for the Mediterranean Dinner Party Menu\" class=\"wp-image-22104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/potatoes_2.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/potatoes_2-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/potatoes_2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/potatoes_2-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Before you sit down for dinner:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start grilling the skewers and transfer the cilantro mint sauce to a serving bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer skewers to a serving platter with the sauce and serve! <\/li><li>Assemble the potatoes with Tzatziki. <\/li><li>Add the dressing to the salad and serve.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left is to enjoy your party and then do the dishes later after everyone leaves! Happy hosting!<\/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\/WGC-Stone-Fruit-and-Mixed-Berry-Galette2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WGC-Stone-Fruit-and-Mixed-Berry-Galette2-copy.jpg 870w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WGC-Stone-Fruit-and-Mixed-Berry-Galette2-copy-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WGC-Stone-Fruit-and-Mixed-Berry-Galette2-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.whatsgabycooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WGC-Stone-Fruit-and-Mixed-Berry-Galette2-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re back with another installment of the WGC Dinner Party series! And this time &#8211; let&#8217;s do to the Med! So last time we did a menu, we went to Italy and it was glorious! 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