These two curated menus showcase the Ferguson family's favorite entertaining combinations, perfected over years of gatherings. Each thoughtfully designed menu balances complementary flavors and textures—from elegant Caesar salads and Chicken Supreme to playful Bourbon Hot Dog Canapes and comforting Bananas Ferguson. These time-tested combinations take the guesswork out of dinner party planning while ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions or elevating everyday meals to something extraordinary!
Ingredients
MENU ONE Hot Appetizer - Fun With Snail Butter Snails broiled in French garlic butter sauce with green onion, pepper, and parsley until golden brown. Cold Appetizer - Poached Salmon on Crackers Cold-smoked salmon served on crackers with cream cheese, garnished with capers, red onion, and dill. Salad - Caesar Salad with Witty Patter (prepared tableside) Classic Caesar salad with anchovies, garlic, and egg, prepared with theatrical presentation by the chef. Main Course - Annie's Breast of Chicken Supreme on Stainless Steel Platter Sautéed chicken breast layered with ham and mushrooms, crowned with mushroom caps and potato balls, finished with French dressing sauce. Dessert - Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake No-bake cheesecake with graham cracker crust, lemon Jell-O filling, and raspberry topping.
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MENU TWO Cold Appetizer - Cream Cheese Marmalade Curry with Saltines Cream cheese spread blended with ginger marmalade and curry powder, topped with pecans and served with crackers. Hot Appetizer - Bourbon Hot Dog Canapé Bite-sized hot dogs glazed in bourbon, brown sugar, and ketchup sauce, baked and served on toothpicks. Salad - Five Cup Salad Mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, sour cream, and coconut chilled overnight. Main Course - Chicken Kiev Carl Herb-butter stuffed chicken breast with crispy golden coating, finished with white wine, served with browned potatoes and mushrooms. Dessert - Bananas Ferguson Caramelized bananas in butter and brown sugar, served warm over vanilla ice cream.
Directions
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Servings\Yield
Each menu serves 6-8 dinner guests
💬 Uncle Dave says...
On November 13, 2016, in honor of the birthday of Mary Ferguson Monroe (one of Carl and Anne Ferguson's daughters) Nathan Monroe and Amy Monroe - Mary's children - created a new favorite menu from the recipes in Cooking With Carl, Hugh, & Your Friends: "Bourbon Hot Dog Canape" "BBQ Shrimp" "Caesar Salad" (made at the table) "Annie's Chicken Breast Supreme on Stainless Steel Platter" "Bananas Ferguson"
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