Get the latest recipes from Michellekoen http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/michellekoen We prepared the sorbet almost a week ahead of time and left it in the freezer until just before our guest arrived when we broke it into smoother ice in the food processor. You will have some extras left over mix it with gin at a later date to celebrate the success of the meal. The creamy crunch of the shredded coconut provided as beautiful contrast to the slightly tart sweetness of the sorbet with the mint adding a nice finishing note. http://www.grouprecipes.com/14690/blood-orange-sorbet-on-a-bed-of-coconut.html The gnocchi was an elaborate and drawn out affair but was very tasty. This is one of the nicest ways to do lamb and is very simple. http://www.grouprecipes.com/14689/lamb-with-chickpea-gnocchi-and-mint-sauce.html His was assembled just prior to guest arriving, but you could do everything except the garnish and then put it covered in your fridge earlier. The freshness of these ingredients is very important. If it’s not citrus season where you are then save this recipe for when it is. http://www.grouprecipes.com/14688/spring-antipasto-plate.html A mix of Mediterranean and Indian flavors which was quick to prepare. http://www.grouprecipes.com/14687/roast-capsicum-and-red-lentil-dip.html