Dinner with Friends

On Monday night we hosted a dinner at our house for friends - Nate, Sheryl, their twin 4 month old baby girls, McKenzi, Anthony and Amiya. It was the first adventure for our grill this year (something I have been wanting to get out for weeks now). The dinner, a collaboration of cooking/grilling by me, a salad by  Sheryl and dessert made by McKenzi turned out delicious and we had a fabulous time with friends! I love doing dinner this way, after a full day of work at the restaurant, having everyone help out took some of the pressure off and I always love trying new recipes by friends. 

{The Menu}

Appetizer:

 Alaska Smoked Salmon Caught by Sister & Her Husband

Rosemary and Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers & Sesame Rice Crackers 

Red & Green Organic Grapes 

Brie and Boursin Cheese  

Main Course:

Flank Steak with Lime Marinade 

Twice Baked Potatoes 

Greek Salad ~ made by Sheryl 

Dessert:

Raspberry & Lemon Curd Trifle ~ made by McKenzi 

the marinade 

my new FAVORITE beverage!  Dry Soda. I love the Vanilla Bean Soda - only 60 calories and sweetened with sugar cane. 

I did not get photos of the twice baked potatoes or the dessert - which was SO beautiful!