Newbury Dining Room Recipe
Seated up to 130 guests; Reception-style up to 200 guests.
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Main Courses
Sides
Desserts
Beverages
Method
Appetizers
- 1
Prepare Stuffed Mushrooms
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Mix cream cheese, herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Stuff the mixture into the mushroom caps. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- 2
Make Bruschetta
Toast slices of baguette until golden. Mix diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Top each toast with the tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- 3
Bake Mini Quiches
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk eggs, cream, cheese, and vegetables. Pour into pastry shells and bake for 25 minutes until set.
Main Courses
- 4
Roast Chicken
Season the chicken with herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
- 6
Prepare Vegetable Stir-Fry
Heat oil in a large wok. Add assorted vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes. Season with soy sauce and serve hot.
Sides
- 7
- 8
Prepare Caesar Salad
Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese.
- 9
Cook Seasonal Vegetables
Steam or sauté seasonal vegetables until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Desserts
- 10
Make Chocolate Mousse
Melt chocolate and let it cool. Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold chocolate into cream and chill until set.
- 11
Prepare Fruit Tart
Make or buy a tart shell. Fill with pastry cream and top with fresh fruits. Glaze with apricot jam.
- 12
Bake Cheesecake
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs. Pour into a crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour. Cool before serving.
Beverages
- 13
Serve Red and White Wine
Chill the red and white wine before serving. Ensure glasses are clean and serve in appropriate wine glasses.
- 14
Prepare Sparkling Water
Chill sparkling water and serve in glasses with ice and lemon slices if desired.