My Dinner Menu For A Simple & Stress Free Gathering

“Hola, my friend! How are you this lovely Thursday?

I’m hosting a little dinner party at our condo tomorrow, and instead of showing you what we ate afterwards, I thought I would share my planned dinner menu. The hubby and I are super busy (we’re selling our condo! But more on that later), so we have no time for elaborate meals. We’re keeping the gathering simple and stress-free. The goal is to enjoy the company of our friends and eat some delicious food.

Today I’m finishing all the shopping, cleaning our home, and preparing the salsas to save time for tomorrow’s dinner (Friday).

Let me show you have we’re serving and hopefully inspire you to cook this spread:

Creamy Chayote Soup: To start, I’ll be serving this delicious & nutritious creamy soup. This is a better-for-you version of any creamy recipe, but still is comfort in a bowl! Made with fresh veggies, poblano pepper, it’s quick, easy, creamy, and full of flavor. This will make for a cozy meal everyone will adore!

Tacos Gobernador (Shrimp Tacos): Delicious, kickin', and so easy to make…. they'll save you lots of time in the kitchen (when entertaining, time is crucial!). These are the best Shrimp Tacos you'll ever eat, promise! The shrimp are plump and juicy, mixed with onions and bell pepper, and layered with melted cheese. Made crispy with a little butter, this is something your guests will TACO-'bout long after the meal is over.

Arroz Primavera: This a simple side dish that comes together with pantry staples but still brings plenty of flavor. The trick? Blending onion and garlic with a little water and adding it while the rice sautés. This step gives the rice a deep, savory taste without extra effort.

I’ll be topping the shrimp tacos with my delicious Guacamole, this Tomatillo Salsa Verde and Salsa De Chiltepin (for the heat lovers).

For drinks I’m making Cucumber Water and Jamaica Agua Fresca. Maybe some white wine with dinner as well. Why not?

What about dessert? Our friends are bringing dessert so you’re on your own for that one haha! However, I have some delicious dessert recipes you can check out here.

I hope you enjoyed this dinner menu ideas and have a lovely weekend ahead! 😘