Your Perfect Summer Dinner Party Menu with Casa Domani

Ready to Host the Ultimate Summer Dinner Party?

Impress your guests with this beautifully curated menu designed for a stress-free, enjoyable evening, styled perfectly with the Casa Domani Dolce Vita range of course!

Each dish is simple yet elegant, ensuring you can spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen.

To share: Pearl Couscous Salad with Haloumi

Adapted from AllRecipes.

This vibrant salad is perfect for preparing the night before, making hosting effortless. The addition of haloumi adds a warm, golden texture that takes this dish to the next level.

Ingredients

Couscous:

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous

• 2 ½ cups water

Salad:

• 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

• 1 small cucumber, seeded and diced

• 1/2 cup golden raisins

• 1 peach, diced

• 1/3 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, or more to taste

• 225 grams haloumi

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 lemons, juiced

• 2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the Couscous (Day Before): Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). Add water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil.

2. Make the Salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, raisins, red onion, chives, and parsley to the couscous.

3. Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over the salad and mix. Chill overnight.

4. Before Serving: Fry the haloumi in a pan until golden on both sides. Let cool slightly, then add to the salad. Enjoy!

Main Course: Slow Roasted Lamb

No introduction needed, if you’re in Australia, you’ve likely heard of Nagi from RecipeTin Eats. Her recipes are reliable, foolproof, and always delicious. I’ve made her Slow Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Shoulder countless times, and it never fails to impress. The best part? It’s mostly "set and forget," so you can focus on other aspects of your party while it slowly cooks to perfection.

Find the full recipe here: RecipeTin Eats Slow Roasted Lamb

Side: The Best Roast Potatoes Ever

Potatoes are a non-negotiable at any dinner party, and after polling my Instagram followers for the best potato recipe, Annabel Crabb’s Glass Potatoes emerged as the clear winner. These crispy, golden bites are pure magic, and the best part? No fancy ingredients like duck fat, just pantry staples.

Find the full recipe here: Annabel Crabb’s Glass Potatoes

Dessert: Italian Baked Peaches

I’m obsessed with peaches in summer, and this Italian Baked Peaches recipe is an effortless yet elegant way to showcase them. Easier than a crumble, it’s a stunning dish when served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Find the full recipe here: Marcellina in Cucina’s Baked Peaches

Time to Host!

With this menu and beautiful Dolce Vita and Deanna tableware, you’re all set to host the perfect summer al fresco dinner party. Delicious food, minimal stress, and plenty of time to enjoy the company of your guests, what more could you ask for?

Cheers to great food and even better memories while bringing people together at the table!

 

Written By Annie Loey | IG @annie__loey