How to Serve Great Party Food

Do you want your guests to feel important and taken care of? Stick to these tips to be a host(ess) your guests will appreciate and make food they will LOVE!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. The main rule is to stick with FRESH ingredients.

2. next rule, provide food that is not really messy or awkward to eat in a party setting.

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   Cheese platters make great appetizers. Pre slice half of each block so people will dig right in. Splurge on some specialty cheeses, check out your local Whole Foods Market. Costco also has a large selection of cheeses.

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   Start with fruity, colorful champagne drinks or cocktails (virgin if you want non-alcoholic)

5. Create a buffet that reflects Asian and European cuisine.

6. For Dessert, Decadent Truffles, a creamy rice pudding with macadamia nut topping, or fruit platter with sides of chocolate mousse, cottage cheese, or cool whip

7. An example of a good combo for your party might be:
   
   Mango Mimosas and Shrimp and Vegetable Spring Rolls, strawberries and chocolate mousse.
   
   Rasmopolitans, Steamed Ricotta Dumplings, Pistachio Honey Torrone

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   For Mango Mimosa' s, Thaw mango sorbet and stir until liquid. Pour 2 tablespoons into a champagne glass and top with chilled champagne, stir gently. -by Cookbook author Michael McCarty.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember the main ingredient...KEEP IT FRESH...USE FRESH INGREDIENTS!
• Search for recipes on www.allrecipes.com
• Search Recipes on www.marthastewart.com
• Don't buy ingredients too far in advance or then may not be fresh when it's time to use them.

Resources

• Martha Stewart

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