what's for supper {a heading into summer dinner party}

i know you guys love it when i post dinner suggestions. here is the menu for the dinner party i threw last weekend. it's a great way to welcome summer with an outdoor casual dinner for friends. have them bring the wine and you bring the rest. warning you are going to need plenty of fire for this one.Menu~

• Mussels in white wine with shallots and plenty of french bread for soaking up the goodness.
• Filets on the grill naked dressed with spicy Charmoula
• Deconstructed green bean salad with beets, pistachios and lemon oil
• Roasted mini red potatoes with sea salt and olive oil
• Grown up s'mores by the fire.

Mussels in wine3 lbs mussels1 small shallot diced1 small clove of garlic minced1/4 cup olive oil2 cups white wine3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes1 cup marinara sauce ( jarred is fine , although I freeze my homemade, perfect for this)1 cup chopped parsleyIn a large stock pot, place shallots, garlic. oil and salt saute until the shallots are translucent. Add mussels and wine and butter, cook until mussels open, discarding any mussels that have not opened.Add marinara and pepper flakes and parsley , serve with french bread. Filets with CharmoulaCharmoula, is a great herby spicy sauce great with meat and fish, one of my go to recipes1 cup fresh Italian parsely1 cup fresh cilantro2 inch piece of ginger3 cloves of garlicJuice of 1 lemon1 cup of oilsalt and pepper2 teaspoons coriander seedsIn a food processor, add all ingredients and pulse until it forms a loose smooth sauce.* note this is best made ahead, I usually make it in the morning and leave it out all day.Serve on the side of any meat or fish. btw it's great with the roasted potatoes as well. Deconstructed Salad1 pound green beans (haricots vert)red beets, roasted, peeled and sliced1 cup roasted pistachios1/2 cup cubed feta cheese1/2 cup thinly sliced onion2 cups small heirloom tomatoes sliced in half2 cups watercress1/4 cup O&CO lemon oil1/4 cup fine balsamic vinegarSalt and pepper.Assemble the salad artistically on a platter ( a rectangular platter will make it easier * see photo)assemble ahead of time and place in the fridge. pull it out right before serving and dress with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Guests make their own combination. Roasted red potatoespreheat the oven to 450 degree F1 1/2 pounds of small red potatoes1/4 cup of olive oil3 teaspoons of sea saltcut potatoes in half, toss with oil and salt in a large bowl, transfer to a ceramic baking dish.bake for 1/2 hour at 450 degrees F and then reduce the oven to 350 for another hour. Make sure to shake the pan to loosen potatoes half way through the cooking process.Pull out of the oven and serve warm with Charmoula and grilled Filets  Grown up S'mores MarshmallowsVosges Chocolate, I like spicy pepper, bacon, and a dark choiceGinger Snaps, I also Pinoli Cookies as an alternative to Graham Crakers.You know what to do next...think about your days at camp, boy scouts or girl scouts.Assemble and enjoy...