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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While I agree with the others, I also think it's fun to try new things.  I'd recommend mixing 1-2 new things with other staples that you've made in the past.

For starters, a good meat/cheese plate when they arrive is always a hit.  Get a few good gourmet cheeses (go for a mix of styles, like 1 brie, 1 bleu, and 1 sharp cheddar or gruyere type thing), a couple of sliced meats (proscuitto, salami), and some bunches of grapes.  Have a small basket of good crackers.  This is the kind of thing where quality of ingredients really shines.

For dinner - seafood usually impresses, IF you can get something good this time of year.  A big slab of Norwegian salmon (not the typical farmed Atlantic), dry scallops, or maybe something with clams??  It should be something that takes a trip to a specialty fish market, not your local Safeway.  If you don't want to do that, or can't find something really good, maybe a pork tenderloin?  Or fillet mignon?

Dessert - chocolate mousse!  Easy, delicious, and you make it ahead.  Or creme brulee - quite easy, mostly make-ahead (just brulee the tops right before you serve).  Again, the quality of ingredients really shine in these types of dishes.[/quote]

A massive amount of cheese for four people. Id do one cheese only. [/quote]

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