The New Ladies Lunch

The Dainty & Delicious Menu

• Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
• Tomato-Basil Bisque
• Tarragon Chicken Salad
• Cranberry-Strawberry Salad
• Mixed Greens
• Tea Sandwiches
• Caramelized Onion Quiche
• Assorted Desserts

Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Cheddar cheese biscuits are the perfect addition to this dainty and delicious menu.

• Recipe: Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Tomato-Basil Bisque

Canned tomato soup gets a boost in this satisfying version, served warm or cold.

• Recipe: Tomato-Basil Bisque

Tarragon Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery.

• Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad

Cranberry-Strawberry Salad

This congealed salad is a cool, delicious twist on a retro luncheon staple.

• Recipe: Cranberry-Strawberry Salad

Crowd-Pleasing Tea Sandwiches

Choose your favorite fillings, and prepare up to a day ahead. Plan on 1⁄4 cup filling for each whole sandwich. Freeze bread slices until firm. (This makes it easier to trim and cut the sandwiches.) 

• Recipe: Ham Salad
• Recipe: Curried Shrimp
• Recipe: Cucumber and Strawberry
• Recipe: Goat Cheese and Pecan
• Recipe: Orange and Cranberry
• Recipe: Egg Salad

Caramelized Onion Quiche

Flat-leaf parsley, chives, and mint add a fresh, pretty finish to this tasty dish.

• Recipe: Caramelized Onion Quiche

The Dessert Cart

What is it about this rolling relic that delights us so much? Maybe it's the sound of the squeaky wheels that signifies sweets are a-comin', the colorful assortment of confections that makes us feel like a kid in a candy shop, or the irresistible invitation to linger just a little longer over a shared slice of—oh, forget it, your own slice of something sinful. Whatever it is, we'll have the cheesecake, please.

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers.

• Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

Serve this decadent dessert at your next ladies' luncheon and wow the crowd with edible flowers. Take your pick at crystallizedflowers.com.

• Recipe: Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

Vanilla-Buttermilk Tarts

Garnish with fresh fruit and basil sprigs for a darling dessert.

• Recipe: Vanilla-Buttermilk Tarts

Chocolate-Espresso Pots de Crème

It cannot get much better when chocolate and coffee are in the same dessert. Top with edible flowers for the perfect touch. Take your pick at crystallizedflowers.com.

• Recipe: Chocolate-Espresso Pots de Crème