Welcome Spring Dinner Party Menu Ideas

Dinner Party Diaries – Volume 2 Issue 6 – Spring Menu Ideas

When we get to the March time of year in our part of the world, Spring tries to peak its head above the ground amid random bursts of snow and wind.  Because of that, I like to encourage the idea of Spring by starting to incorporate some fresher, greener dishes into my menus.  For these Welcome Spring Dinner Party Menu ideas, I’ve included some elements of lighter fare along with some recipes that usually make their way into our Easter celebrations. 

Whether you celebrate Easter or not, it can be handy to have some spring menu ideas ready to go for the next time you have people over.  I like to think of spring as a great time to embrace some of the brighter and maybe lighter flavors of the season.  Here are some suggestions for your next spring dinner party menu.

We’ll start with a handful of appetizer options, followed by some lamb.  For sides, we’ll complement the lamb with a selection of recipes that use fresh green ingredients.  We’ll cap it all off with some Easy Keto Carrot Cake and some Keto Peanut Butter Cookies for dessert.  

Give some of these a try and enjoy!

The Details

Number of People: ~20

Serving Style: Buffet

Guest Arrival Time: 2:00 pm

The Welcome Spring Dinner Party Menu

Appetizers

Baked Brie and Keto Pickled Blueberries

Harissa Lamb Tartlets

Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms

Ham, Chipotle, Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Italian Deviled Eggs

Manchego Curry Deviled Eggs

Entrées

Lamb Lollipops

Sous Vide Leg of Lamb with Mustard and Cumin Seeds

Sides

Broccoli Caesar Salad

Keto Spinach and Artichoke Scones

Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad

Spring Salad

Desserts

Easy Keto Carrot Cake

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies (Dairy Free)

Wine Pairings for a Welcome Spring Dinner Party

• Sparkling Wine (to start)
  • Schramsberg Vineyards J. Schram
• White
  • Peju Province Winery Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
  • Calmére Chardonnay Reserve
• Red
  • Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

The Recipes for our Welcome Spring Dinner Party

Baked Brie and Keto Pickled Blueberries

If you’re in need of an easy appetizer that’ll stand out, tastes great, looks awesome, and happens to be low carb, this Baked Brie with Keto Pickled Blueberries is for you. The melted brie is the perfect complement to the sweet tang of keto pickled blueberries! Try it for your next dinner party!

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Harissa Lamb Tartlets

Filled with lamb, spinach, and a zippy harissa infused sauce, these Harissa Lamb Tartlets will make a truly scrumptious appetizer for your next dinner party!

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Ham, Chipotle, and Cheddar Deviled Eggs

A little smokey. A little cheesy. A lot delicious. These Ham, Chipotle, and Cheddar Deviled Eggs are a terrific meld of flavors that your guests are sure to love.

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Italian Deviled Eggs

The Italian inspired deviled eggs are a delicious twist on a classic. Bringing the flavors of roasted red pepper, parmesan, and Italian herbs to the mix, Be sure to make plenty, because these little bites will be gone before you know it.

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Manchego Curry Deviled Eggs

If you’re looking for a slightly more adventurous twist on classic deviled eggs, these Manchego Curry Deviled Eggs are for you. Their unique flavor will have your guests doing a double-take and going back for more.

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Regular Deviled Eggs

A classic for a reason, Deviled Eggs make a perfect appetizer for any party. With a simple list of ingredients and steps that can easily be staged for advanced prep, these tasty bites are begging to be featured at your next dinner party or potluck.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms

A perfect little appetizer to tide your guests over before the main event, these Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms pop with tangy Feta, spinach, roasted red pepper, and little bites of Greek seasoned chicken. We love these little nibbles and know you will too.

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Lamb Lollipops

Lamb Lollipops (a.k.a. Lamb chops) are a delicious dish that can look fancy (if you want to use a nice plating) but is super simple to prepare. Perfectly seasoned, seared, and done. You can dress them up or serve them casually. Either way, you’re sure to have a crowd favorite.

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Sous Vide Leg of Lamb with Mustard and Cumin Seeds

This is a great sous vide lamb recipe with something a bit different for its flavor profile. I cooked it at 130 degrees F for 3 hours and it came out exactly how I had hoped it would.

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Broccoli Caesar Salad

This Broccoli Caesar Salad is a crave-worthy side dish made with roasted broccoli, shaved Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheese, and Caesar dressing topped with crunchy Keto Garlic Pepper Croutons. Incredibly delicious and easy to make, you’ve got to add this to the menu for your next dinner party or really any night of the week.

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Keto Spinach and Artichoke Scones

Made with fresh spinach and savory artichoke hearts, these Keto Spinach and Artichoke Scones are a toothsome treat that is sure to be a winner for your next dinner party or weeknight dinner. Whether you make the dairy or dairy free version, you just might want to plan on a double batch because they’re sure to go fast.

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Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad

A little decadent and creamy with a kick and a nice crunch, this Broccoli and Asparagus Louie Salad makes a great side dish, something to take to a potluck / party, or just something delicious to have for lunch during the week.

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Easy Keto Carrot Cake

This delicious carrot cake may look like it took a lot of work to make, but you’ll see that it comes together in no time with minimal fuss, ingredients, and clean-up.

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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Dairy Free

These Keto Peanut Butter Cookies (Dairy Free) are the perfect treat to satisfy your salty-sweet cookie cravings without the carbs or dairy. Great for a cookie tray to share or just to keep to yourself, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

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