~Party Time~
Do you have alot of friends that LOVE Moulin Rouge as much as you do? Or are you looking for a way to introduce this lovely movie to more of your friends?
This is the page for you. Below are a few different suggestions for throwing a Moulin Rouge party! Want a Moulin Rouge dinner party? We've worked out two seperate menus (Recipies and all!) for either a premier party or an interactive one! Just want to gather togeather for a fun night. Some suggestions are below to make your night Spectacular Spectacular! Have fun!
Here's a Quick Peek at the Minnesota MR Party Neo and I were lucky enought to go to!
(THANKS SERENA!!!)
Doesn't Neo look Snazzy!
Show us your CanCan Trin!
The Lovely Theater which showed MR...and where we meet the bestest MR Fans! *g* Inside the theater was grand! and there was a red curtain that opened and closed before/after the movie! *sigh*
Some of the group that showed (and got GIFTS!*g*)Shout it out Girls!
We had a great time and we were sooo tired after! (although Neo does look like he sees the Green fairy right now!) Hopefully we'll have more to show soon!
Moulin Rouge Red Party!
Moulin Rouge Paris Celebration!!!!
Enter The Elephant, India Dinner Party!!
Please..Try this at Home!!!
Trinity was channeling the Boho artistic spirit and this is what happened!!
As you can tell, written on this slice of the cake is the word Rouge (Neo already ate Moulin)..Indeed the inside is! Trinity made it with a strawberry cake mix.
(Trinity wants everyone to know her hair isnt realy purple...its actualy red)
(Freak-Neo)
Trinity plays Barista! Neo thinks he sees the Green Fairy!!
Lookie Here!
This lovely little site gives dressing/decor tips plus reviews of Moulin Rouge and a synopsis.But you won't find Detailed Recipies and Fun Banter like you will below!
Moulin Rouge Paris Celebation!
We have create a lavish dinner for you to enjoy, all the dishes are authentic French. We have planned a dinner of four fares (four courses). You may, of course, omit or add any if you wish. That is your wim. This menu is only a spring board for ideas!
-The First Fare-
Vichyssoise-Potato and Leek Soup
6 tablesppons unsalted butter
8 large Leeks, white part only, washed well, finely chopped
1 large Onion, finely chopped
8 med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 pints chicken stock
3 cups milk
Salt to taste
3 cups cream
1/2 cups chopped chives
Saute leeks and onions in butter until soft and slighty colored. Add potatoes and stock and simmer for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Cool slightly, then process in a blender or food processor until pureed. Add milk and season. Cool and refrigerate , overnight. When ready to serve, stir in cream and sprinkle with chives.
-The Second Fare-
Bastille Salad for Four
1 Ripe cantaloupe, sliced into chunks
6 slices of prosciutto
I head Romaine
Vinaigrette of 1/2 Olive Oil, 1/2 Canola Oil, red wine vinger, salt and pepper
Toss together and serve in a large serving bowl.
-The Third Fare-
Tripe A L' Ancienne
1 Ib per person honeycomb beef
2 onions
3 carrots
6 cloves garlic
5 Tablespoons of Tomato paste
2 Quarts dry white wine
Bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
Salt & pepper to taste
Put all ingredients together in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer, with the top on, for about 3 hours-or until the honeycomb beef can be cut with the dull side of a knife...Very Very Tender!!!! The beef will shrink when cooked, so one pound per person is necessary.
-The Fourth Fare-
Creamy French Silk Pie
I prepared 9" Chocolate pie crust
4 cups Chocolate Pudding
Whipped Cream
Garnis of Mint and Chocolate Shavings
Spoon pudding into pie shell, spread evenly, and put in freezer for 45 minutes. Top with whipped cream immediately before serving. Garnish with chocolate shavings and Mint sprigs, Crushed Toffee or Sliced Almonds.
The Moulin Rouge Red Dinner Party!
The Menu is so different for this party because...we tried to make all the dishes have ared tint/theme to them! So here it goes! This party set-up will have four courses.
Appetizer!
Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella
Yield: 6 servings
1 lb Ripe plum tomatoes, peeled
2 tb Extra virgin olive oil -and seeded
1/2 ts Salt
2 md Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 ts Coarse black pepper
3 tb Finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 lb Fresh Mozzarella, cut into 1 tb
Finely chopped Italian -1/2 cubes -parsley
1 medium baguetter, French or 1 sourdough or Italian bread cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
Dice tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces; drain over a bowl for 1/2 hour to remove excess liquid. Combine all relish ingredients except the Mozzarella cheese in a small non aluminum bowl. Stir well and taste for seasoning. Either use an oven or grill and toast the bread pieces, just so the edges are crispy. Remove and place on serving platter. Rub the bread pieces on each side with cut edges of the peeled garlic cloves. Add cheese to the relish, spoon mixture over each baguette slice and then drizzle the final 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over top. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Salad!
Now for the salad, I just have a few Suggestions, hopefully everyone knows how to make a salad (or for those who don't ...um...well they now have salad's in a BAG!! OooooAhhhh!)Add any red veggie you love, there are even edible red flowers out there for garnishes! Use a Red Wine Vinagerette or...die your Ranch dressing with red food coloring...*giggles*
Main Course!
Salsa Chicken and Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice!
1 C. Long grain rice
1/2 Onion Crushed Garlic
Cilantro
Black Pepper
Canned tomatoes
3 C.Water
1 C. vegtable stock or water
Fry the rice till golden brown (this is important for the flavor). Be careful once it starts browining, it will burn quick. Traditionally you would do this in oil, but do it in a dry non-stick skillet and it works pretty good. Once the rice is golden add all remaining ingredients and cook till the liquid is absorbed and rice is done. The garlic, cilantro, and black pepper can be added to your taste. Just crush the canned tomatoes and don't add the liquid. You can add the tomatoes to your taste also. If you want it redder add paprika.
SALSA CHICKEN! Serving Size : 4
1 tb Olive oil
3 lg Garlic cloves,peeled and minced
1 1/2 c Chopped onion 1 lg Sweet red pepper, cut into small dice 1 lb Chicken breast meat (boneless, skinless) cut into 1-inch chunks
3 md Tomatoes, peeled & diced
1 sm Head broccoli, stems sliced, flowerets cut into bite-sized pieces, and steamed for 3 minutes
16 oz Canned pink or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 c Medium-hot salsa
1/4 c Chopped cilantro (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper(to taste)
In a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil briefly, add the garlic and onion, and saute for 3 minutes or until they are softened. Add the red pepper and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir gently, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is just done. Check the seasonings before serving.
Dessert!
I thought after all the different spices your mouth would be watering for something cool so..
Strawberry Brownie Torte-Cake Yeild:10 servings
Torte cake: 21 1/2 oz Deluxe fudge brownie mix
1/2 c Hot tap water
1/2 c Oil
1 Egg
Filling: 1 qt Vanilla ice cream Slightly-softened
1 c Strawberries, chopped
Topping: 1 c Powdered sugar
1/3 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 c Evaporated milk
1/4 c Margarine
1/2 ts Vanilla
Strawberries
1. Heat oven to 350*. Line two 9 inch round cake pans with foil. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350* for 20-30 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE,
2. Cool; remove brownie layers with the foil from pans. Freeze 1-2 hours for easier handling.
3. Line one 9 inch round cake pan with foil. In large bowl, combine ice cream and chopped strawberries; spread into prepared pan. Freeze until firm.
4. Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine powdered sugar, chocolate chips, milk and margarine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove fromheat; stir in vanilla. Cool.
5. To assemble torte, remove foil from brownie and ice ceam layers. Place on brownie layer on serving plate, top with ice cream layer and remaining brownie layer. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries. Cut into wedges; serve with chocolate topping. Makes 10 servngs. TIP: For ease in cutting, assembled dessert may need to stand at room temperature approximately 10 minutes.
Of course you could TRY and make the strawberry cake like mine above but...no one is quite as talented as me! (trinity*giggles*)
Decor!
Well, since the theme is red...GO ALL OUT! Red plastic cups, spoons, forks, knives, plates, napkins, tablecloth, etc. Red candles. Red punch. Red Punch Bowl. Make everyone wear red. Give out red Bead Necklaces as party favor's. Sprinkle red glitter on everyone! Paint yourself red all over! Should I continue? *s* okokok...
Enter The Elephant India Party!!!!
We have put together a grand dinner fit for even a Maharaja!! This is the dinner to go wild on!! Great Decor, tastie dishes and invitation of wacky friends should make it a night to remember. Traditionaly, so I have been told, Indian Fare is served all at one time, so this dinner will have no real seperate courses. You may want to bring the bread out abit earlier...Of course, once again you may add or omit at your pleasure..If you have any ideas for any of our dinners please email us!! WE LOVE FEEDBACK
-Naan Bread-
1 cup flour
1 pk yeast, dry
2 ts salt
1 cup hot water
I cup Buttermilk
1 room temp egg
1 TB oil
2tb honey
optional garnish-poppy sead or cornmeal
Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in water, buttermilk, egg, oil, and honey. Beat until smooth with an eletric mixer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft sticky dough. Turn onto a floured surface, continue to work flour until dough is stiff enough to knead. Knead until smooth and elastic, but still soft. Place in a well oiled bowl, turning once to coat top of dough. Cover, let rise until ti doubles its self. Punch down. Shape into 16 equal balls. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll out each ball to 1/4 inch thick round. If you wish, brush with butter and garnish. Set on Baking sheets and bake at 450 for 5 -8 minutes..No second rising so you will get flat loaves.
-Saffron Rice-
1 cup Basmati Rice
1/2 ts Saffron Threads, steeped in 2 TBs boiling water
2 cups chicken stock
6 TBs oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1" piece of cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1-1/2 TBs brown sugar
1-1/2 TBs molasses
1 ts salt
Pinch of Coriander and Pinch of Ground Cardamon
Wash all rice in cool water until the water is very clear. In a large heavy bottomed sauce pan, heat the oil and saute the cinnamon and cloves briefly to release some of the essential oils. Add the onions, cooking them until they are soft. Do not Brown them though!! Add the rice and stir for five minutes until the grains are golden. Add the stock, sugar, molasses, salt, coriander and cardamon. Stir to combine, making sure the sugar and molasses are disolved. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Add the saffron and its water, stir gently. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve!!!
-Chicken Tikka Masala-
1 pound Chicken breast
I inch Ginger root, peeled and chopped
3 Cloves garlic, peeled and choped
salt as desired
2 ounches butter
1 onion, chopped
Quarter tsp turmeric powder
half tsp ground cumin
half tsp ground coriander
half tsp garam masala
half tsp chili powder
4 fluid ounces of chicken stock
10 fluid ouces heavy whipping cream
2 TBS ground almonds
Pulp together ginger/garlic and some salt-melt butter and fry onions until soft-add pulp and cook for a few minutes. Stir in all powered spices and cook for a few minutes. Add juices an water to make a thick sauce. Warm through, then add cream and heat gently. Now add the cooked chicken and cook for 10 minutes in the sauce. Tir in the ground almonds and simmer for five minutes or so. Serve with more Naan Bread and Saffron rice!!!
Decorating Idea's!
Well this is India..India! It's Set In INDIA! *Cough cough* couldn't resist...So Look to the movie for Insperation! (Does that Inspire you?*g*) Anything that looked good inside the Elephant will look great at your party (Except for a Duke look alike). Go to any import store in your area (Infact Peir 1 Imports would be a great place to look) and go crazy with sheer fabrics and gold trimmed paper plates. Set Elephants EVERYWHERE! *giggles* Sigh, Trinity...You and your Elephants-Neo
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