5 simple but exquisite culinary proposals for your banquet

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Evelyn Carpenter

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After the wedding dress and the exchange of wedding rings, the lunch or dinner time will be one of the most awaited by your family and friends, and everyone will be anxious to taste the menu, as well as the wedding cake at the end of the banquet.

Of course, you don't need to surprise with something so sophisticated, because you can find inspiration in the simplest dishes. If that's what you want for your big day, check out these culinary proposals that will captivate you.

1. Pasta

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They are delicious, simple and allow multiple combinations In fact, it is becoming more and more common to find pastas among the options for a wedding menu They also work perfectly in buffet or three-course dinner format.

Whether it's the traditional spaghetti with cream, ravioli with shredded meat, cannelloni with ham and ricotta or tortellini with shrimp, among other proposals, the best thing about it all is that can give a unique touch to pasta You will find pomodoro sauce, mushroom sauce, bolognese sauce, Alfredo sauce, basil pesto, cheese sauce, pepper sauce, among other varieties.

In addition, if you prefer Italian cuisine, you will be able to surprise your guests with a rich antipasto of smoked salmon or carpaccio of veal fillet as a starter.

2. Pork ribs

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There are many ways to prepare tasty baby back ribs. It's a simple, yet delicious dish that your guests will love. From the famous barbecued baby back ribs with barbecue sauce to baked with honey, marinated in beer, orange or caramelized with Teriyaki sauce, among many other options.

An explosion of flavour that may be served with sautéed vegetables If you prefer to let your guests choose, we have a variety of side dishes, such as rustic mashed potatoes, spinach mousse or ciboullete rice, to name a few, then set up a large buffet and you'll show off In addition, you can incorporate posters with the names of each accompaniment and, incidentally, some beautiful phrases of love to liven up the meal.

Chilean option

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If you are going for a country wedding decoration or a rustic outdoor celebration, you can't offer a better banquet than a traditional Chilean barbecue It is a simple proposal, but one that will be very welcome by your family and friends.

In addition, the supplier you hire will take care of everything So you will only have to share with your loved ones while enjoying an aperitif.

However, the ideal is opt for a grill of assorted meats The menu includes lamb, beef, pork, pork, chicken and sausages, all accompanied by lots of salads, rice, kneaded bread and the inevitable pebre. On the other hand, if you want to raise your wedding glasses with a drink ad hoc, a good red wine will be the right choice .

4. Fusion cuisine

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If you want to celebrate your gold ring posture with trendy flavors, you will get it if you are committed to fusion gastronomy By mixing culinary styles and ingredients from different cultures, you will get versatile proposals for all tastes.

So, for example, you will surprise your guests with some delicious tacos de lomo saltado with huancaína sauce, which corresponds to to a Peruvian-Mexican fusion Or, if you like the Turkish-German mix The star dish of this fusion is the pork loin sautéed with palm honey and balsamic vinegar, with purple cabbage and olive puree.

Now, since Asian food is in fashion For example, try a Balti dish, which is a fusion of Indian and English cuisine. Chicken curry, for example, is a very tasty example.

And don't be fooled! Fusion cuisine may be much simpler than you think .

5. Vegetarian proposal

Finally, since vegetarianism is an increasingly adopted alternative, they surprise their guests with a dish which does not contain any products of animal origin .

What to offer in that case? If what you are looking for is a background dish For example, try a lentil milanesa with a salad mix, vegetable meatballs in tomato sauce or potato croquettes accompanied by rice with mushrooms, among other options. Also, can resort to pasta and opt, for example, for a tasty lasagna of eggplant and baby shoes or broccoli with spinach, depending on the ingredients you prefer.

Apart from being tasty, these simpler dishes will allow you to save a little and, for example, allocate more resources to wedding decorations, musicians or those white gold rings that you are eager to wear on your big day. And be careful, because they are simpler, they will not be less delicious. On the contrary! Just be creative and your guests will be pleasantly surprised!with your wedding menu.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.