Who wants a fall menu for a meal with friends?

Who said having people over at home had to be stressful? There are a thousand and one ways to organize a delicious and warm moment with friends. Of course, you can opt for the iconic cheese and charcuterie platter, but to take it to the next level and make an entire meal from starter to dessert, you welcome your guests with friendly and generous recipes. Pizza, pies, or even Mexican tacos: these invite sharing and are often unanimous in the kitchen. Prepared and served in large quantities, they make cooking easier without compromising the quality of the meal.

To highlight the new season, we focus on spices. Thanks to their warm and earthy tones, they subtly enhance each plate and perfume the kitchen with something to tempt your guests. Cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves: in autumn spicy flavors are in the spotlight.

Obviously, seasonal products are also included. Pumpkin, grapes, squash, mushrooms or pumpkin: autumn vegetables fascinate with their unique shape and seductive looks. They are available in an infinite number of recipes, and allow for more tasty and environmentally friendly cooking.

The perfect menu for an autumn meal with friends

As a starter, we open the ball with a tarte flambée with oyster mushrooms and gorgonzola. You can prepare the dough yourself, in advance, or simply buy it ready-made from a supermarket. No need to put the mushrooms under water. Very porous, they absorb a lot of water. Instead, clean them with a damp cloth, before browning them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil.

As a main course, how about a roast filet mignon with honey-glazed grapes? We marinate these in wine for at least 1 hour before starting the recipe. Ready in 15 minutes flat, this is a dish that will not go unnoticed by your guests.

For dessert, we finish in style with the legendary semi-cooked chocolate treats that everyone will agree on. This time, we opt for a version based on praline and tonka bean. Easy to make, the cakes can be served directly in the ramekins used for baking. Presented in individual portions, is a nice thoughtful touch to finish any meal.