3 Course Meal Ideas

Check out some of my easy 3 Course Meal Ideas I love to use for entertaining! There are a variety of meals that each include an appetizer, main course, sides, and dessert! These combinations are sure to impress any guest!

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

• Starter: Caprese Salad or Balsamic Bread Dip
• Side: Roasted Vegetables
• Dessert: Tiramisu or Pana Cotta

Braised Short Ribs

• Starter: Classic Wedge Salad
• Side: Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus
• Dessert: Berry Cake or Banana Pudding

Cedar Plank Salmon

• Starter: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
• Side: Rice Pilaf, Grilled Asparagus
• Dessert: Blackberry Cobbler or Apple Cobbler

Chicken Marsala

• Starter: French Onion Soup or Mixed Green Salad with Berries
• Side: Haricots Verts (French Green Beans), Artisan No Knead Bread
• Dessert: Baked Apples or Crème Brûlée

Carne Asada Tacos

• Starter: Chips and Salsa and Guacamole
• Side: Mexican Rice, Refried Beans or Charro Beans, , Elote, Horchata to drink if you're feeling extra
• Dessert: Tres Leches Cake or Sopaipillas

Swedish Meatballs

• Starter: Apple Pecan Salad, Tomato Cucumber Salad, or Cucumber Onion Salad
• Side: French Green Beans or Roasted Vegetables
• Dessert: Apple Cake or Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Panang Curry

• Starter: Fresh Spring Rolls or Thai Lettuce Wraps
• Side: Steamed Rice or Drunken Noodles
• Dessert: Peach or Mango Frozen Yogurt

Black Bean Burgers or Kabobs

• Starter: Artichoke Dip or Veggie Platter
• Side: Fries, Corn Salad, Fruit Salad
• Dessert: Key Lime Pie or Apple Crisp

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

• Starter: Queso Dip, Bacon Wrapped Dates or Bean Dip
• Side: Coleslaw, Baked Beans or Potato Salad
• Dessert: Chocolate Brownies, Pretzel Salad, or Strawberry Shortcake

Slow Cooker Ribs

• Starter: Deviled Eggs or Loaded Potato Skins
• Side: Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, and Skillet Cornbread
• Dessert: Oatmeal Cookie Bars or Texas Sheet Cake.

Spanish Paella

• Starter: Tortillas de Patatas
• Side: Artisan Bread
• Dessert: Torrijas or Flan

Authentic New Orleans Gumbo

• Starter: Wedge Salad, Deviled Eggs, or Hush Puppies
• Side: Steamed Rice, Buttermilk Cornbread, Okra, or Corn on the Cob
• Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Cake or Apple Pie

Walking Tacos or Taco Salad

• Starter: Fresh Fruit Salad, chips and salsa or guacamole
• Side: Corn Salad, or Soup
• Dessert: Arroz con Leche Brown Rice Pudding, or Tres Leches Cake

Cottage Pie or Chicken Pot Pie

• Starter: Brussels Spout Salad , Apple Pecan Salad or Citrus Fruit Salad
• Side: Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Roasted asparagus, curdite, homemade applesauce
• Dessert: Homemade Pudding or Caramel Apple Dip with apple slices.

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