With the holidays coming it is a great time to organize a dinner party. That sounds great. It should be a lot of fun, but it can be very stressful, require too much time and work, and be expensive. Following are a list of tips to help you to put on a great party and address some of the challenges.
Preparation
The French gave the USA the Statue of Liberty, but the have given the culinary world something really cool, the concept of mise en place. Loosely translated it mean “put into place”. What it means to the party host is that you should plan what you want to make and to make as much in advance as possible. Decide on a theme for your event. Write a menu. Collect a set of recipes. Outline a work-plan for the days in advance to do precooking. Set up a delegation plan to share the work and cost.
Greet Guest With A Drink
Signature drinks are great. Wine or beer work really well. It doesn’t have to be alcohol. But, as people arrive offer them a drink….
People Eat with their eyes
It is great to start off a holiday party that looks seasonal. Here is a Roasted Pepper Involito that looks good and tastes great
Easy Starter
Crudités with Tapenade
Low Carb App
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Store Bought Sauce
Low Carb Protein
Make Ahead Winner
Pasta Bolognese
Looks like hell tastes like heaven
No Oven Space – Char Roast a Ham
You Have to Love A Classic Dessert
The Ultimate Holday Appetizer
