The appetizer
Mediterranean
Olive tapenade on crostini
- 20 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Very easy, €0.90 per person
150 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
Entertaining
Host a dinner without spending the whole evening in the kitchen.
590 slightly more elaborate recipes, for dinners with friends and family meals. Each one tells you what to prepare the day before, during the day, and right before serving.
The menu composer
Tell me who's coming, I'll put the menu together.
An aperitif, a starter, a main dish, a dessert, chosen for the season, your budget, and your time. Plus the schedule that goes with it.
The appetizer
Appetizer recipes for entertaining
The appetizer
The appetizer
Regional
Morteau Sausage and Potato Skewers
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the same day
- Easy, €1.80 per person
210 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The appetizer
Chic bistro
Breaded shrimp with tartar sauce
- 35 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €2.90 per person
210 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The appetizer
Chic bistro
Deviled eggs with chives
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €0.80 per person
140 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The starter
Starters for entertaining
The starter
Light and fresh
Chicken and herb terrine
- 35 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €2.90 per person
340 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The starter
Chic bistro
Honey soy glazed duck breast strips
- 20 min of work
- Prepared the same day
- Easy, €3.10 per person
340 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The starter
From around the world
Chicken pastilla
- 1 h 10 of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €2.80 per person
450 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The starter
Light and fresh
Green asparagus salad with soft boiled egg
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the same day
- Easy, €2.40 per person
260 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The main dish
Mains for entertaining
The main dish
Mediterranean
Stuffed squid Sète style with spiced tomato sauce
- 50 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €6.40 per person
480 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The main dish
Light and fresh
Guinea fowl supremes with spring vegetables
- 40 min of work
- Prepared the same day
- Easy, €5.60 per person
470 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The main dish
Regional
Swiss style fondue savoyarde with crusty bread
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the same day
- Very easy, €5.40 per person
820 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The main dish
French classic
Veal blanquette with rice pilaf
- 1 h of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €5.00 per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The dessert
Desserts for entertaining
The dessert
Regional
Chestnut charlotte
- 40 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €2.40 per person
480 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The dessert
Chic bistro
Crepe cake
- 1 h 20 of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €1.50 per person
410 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The dessert
Light and fresh
Lime mousse
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €1.90 per person
280 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The dessert
Light and fresh
Light mango mousse
- 30 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €2.50 per person
230 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The Mon Chou method
Four moments, and nothing left for the last minute that couldn't wait.
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The day before
What's better after resting overnight in the fridge.
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The same day
During the day, whenever you get a moment.
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Before the guests arrive
The last hour, right before the doorbell rings.
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When it's time to serve
The final touches, right in front of your guests.
Pick the mood
- Chic bistro The bistro spirit with a touch more elegance, for a dinner with friends that has character. 101 recipes
- French classic The great classics of French cuisine, the ones that are comforting and please every generation. 99 recipes
- From around the world Flavors from afar to surprise your guests, from gentle spices to big shareable dishes. 94 recipes
- Light and fresh Vivid, colorful plates, perfect for entertaining in warm weather or lightening up a festive meal. 96 recipes
- Mediterranean Olive oil, herbs, citrus and sun drenched vegetables, a table that smells like vacation. 99 recipes
- Regional Recipes from France's regions, hearty and comforting, perfect for big family gatherings. 101 recipes
The day before
Recipes to make the day before for guests
The dessert
The starter
Chic bistro
Roasted bone marrow with herb crumb
- 20 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Easy, €2.40 per person
390 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The main dish
Regional
Coq au vin with steamed potatoes
- 50 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €5.20 per person
720 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
The starter
From around the world
Lamb samosas
- 50 min of work
- Prepared the day before
- Medium, €2.40 per person
310 kcalcalculated by Kiloach
Hosting, the questions you're asking yourself
How do you host guests without spending the whole evening in the kitchen?
Pick at least two dishes you can make the day before or earlier that day, and keep just one dish to finish at the last minute. Every recipe in this section shows what to do the day before, during the day, right before guests arrive, and at serving time.
What menu should you make for 6 people?
A simple aperitif, a cold starter made in the morning, a dish that simmers or bakes unattended, and a dessert made the day before. All recipes are designed for 6 people and adjust to your number of guests.
What dessert can you make the day before for guests?
Desserts that chill well are your best friends here, think tiramisu, charlottes, panna cotta, mousses, and layered entremets. They actually taste even better after a night in the fridge.
How much food should you plan per person for a cocktail dinner?
Plan on 4 to 6 bites per person when a meal follows, and 12 to 15 bites when the aperitif replaces dinner. Mix up the textures, something crunchy, something soft, something fresh.
How does Mon Chou help you host guests?
In the app, the Hosting mode puts together your menu based on the date, the number of guests, the occasion, the style, and the budget. It creates the shopping list and a schedule that tells you what to do the day before, on the day, and at serving time.