Diners Drive-ins & Dives themed Gourmet Club

I was the host for our gourmet club gathering which was based on a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives theme. It was a lovely evening with friends and food . The Route 66 road trip my hubby and I took this summer provided the inspiration for this triple D theme. In addition to the hearty “road food” recipes I’ve provided, I will also treat you to some of the quotable quotes for the evening…

• “I felt like Mrs. Patmore while filling the little mason jars with trout spread” (a reference to the head cook on Downton Abbey)
• “I’ve never had wine with chili, but hey it works!”
• “The carrot cake SCREAMS Fall!”
• “I need to Tupperware these bad boys out” (a reference to dividing up the leftover cake for all to share)

Here’s the recipe for the Smoked Trout & Horseradish Spread and Crispy Cracker Bread

Here’s the recipe for the Route 66 Cocktail

Here’s the recipe for Pork Chops Smothered in Sweet Onion Gravy

Here’s the recipe for the Bacon Corn Crackle Bake

Here’s the recipe for Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake