Wedding Menu~ What's Cookin' Good Lookin'?

[AfricanVenus]

Just wanted to start a thread about what people are serving/have served at their weddings. I have an idea of what I want, but it'd be nice to hear some other ideas. Here's what we're thinking of offering our guests:

 

Hors D'oeurves: Duck Carnitas, Lemon Shrimp Cones, and Quesadillas

Appetizer: Crabcakes

Soup: Tortilla Soup

Entrees:

1. Chinese Glazed Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Purée and Chile guajillo - Agave and Cilantro Sauce
2. Grilled Lamb Chops with Braised Asparagus and Creamy Polenta in Rosemary Jus
3. Roasted Salmon over Sautéed Arugula with 10 Chili Oil and Mango Sauce
4. Vegetarian Option: Puff Pastry with Poached Leek and Champion Duxelle in a Creamy Butter Sauce

Dessert: Raspberry Vanilla Creme Brulée.

 

So, what're you cooking up?

[AfricanVenus]

BUMP!

[QueenDiva]

I haven't quite decided on the options, but this is what I'm thinking:

 

Appetizers:

Lobster Blaze w/Warm Tomato Salsa

Crab Turnover w/Black Bean & Papaya Salsa

 

Salad:

St. Elizabeth Garden Salad

 

Main Dish:

Blackened Snapper

Traditional Jamaican Pepper Steak

 

Side Dish:

Steam Callaloo & Cabbage

Rockhouse Fried Potatoes

 

Dessert:

Plattered Fruits

Ice Cream

Wedding Cake

 

Also:

Jamaican style rice & peas

Dinner Rolls

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AfricanVenus]

QueenDiva- The sauce for the crab sounds amazing! I'm heading to Jamaica this Thursday, and can't wait to eat some callaloo and ackee and bammy and...everything I can get my hands on to ruin my exercise regimen! I'm debating whether soup is a great idea for a summer, beach wedding in Mexico...

[Brandy]

Appetizer

Island Crab Cakes on Spicy Fruit Salsa

 

Soup or Salad

(Havent made a decision on this yet)

 

Seafood Chowder

 

Or

 

Tropical Salad of Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Assorted Greens

Served with Mango-Papaya Dressing

 

Entrees

 

Beef Tenderloin

Laced with Tropical Fruits, Crispy Fried Onions

Served with a Merlot Reduction Sauce

 

 

Grilled Chicken Breast

Topped with Curried Baby Shrimp Drizzled with a Light Jerk Sauce

Accompanied by Fresh Market Vegetables and Potato du Jour

 

Dessert

Lovers Pineapple Baked Alaska Jamaican Style

[QueenDiva]

Oh I am sooo jealous! I bet you're on a flight now as I'm thinking about the dreadfully cold weather outside

[AfricanVenus]

I'm stuffing myself full of good food as I write...

[QueenDiva]

 

 

Originally Posted by AfricanVenus 

 

I'm stuffing myself full of good food as I write...

 

 Ohh just rub it in why don't you!

[AfricanVenus]

You're going to love it here!

[QueenDiva]

I know... I've been there many times...wish I was there now! What part of Jamaica are you in?