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Is this a decent menu for a casual dinner party of eight friends?

To Start: tartlets puff pastry filled with vegetables Grilled Mediterranean and garlic and herb soft cheese. Primary: Sweet chicken strips with lemon, sour cream dipping, large green salad, crusty bread. Desserrt: Home-made chocolate mousse cups. I'm going for informal meetings, help-yourself kind of food during eight friends. My boyfriend and I are going to cook. I want to know if this menu is good – please say if you think that courses will not rank or sounds or whatsoever, and give me suggestions on the other two recipes, etc. If you think this is good, how about advice on drinks, table setting, etc., to make this meal a success? " Thank you!

I think the addition of a white polenta made with fresh rosemary and gruyere cheese would be a great addition to main course. To drink, I suggest a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or if you want to Go Red, make a Pinot Black or Cotes du Rhone. For your moss seek some quality Belgian chocolate.