How to Make Upscale Appetizers
Follow the latest trends when serving appetizers to sophisticated guests. Food connoisseurs seek new flavors and challenging combinations to expand their taste buds. Serve more traditional appetizers for less adventuresome guests who enjoy fine dining. Here are some tips on serving upscale appetizers to both groups.
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Fight appetizer boredom and serve the newest recipes from restaurants around the country. Find the latest food trends and recipes at the Restaurants and Institutions website (see Resources below). Be adventurous when trying the cutting edge combinations served in the food industry.
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Use expensive food to create appetizers for your next party. Appeal to the upscale crowd with lobster, caviar, imported cheeses and hard-to-find food items. Make saffron-based appetizers to instantly skyrocket your costs. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.
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Mix unexpected foods together to serve appetizers that follow the latest food trends. Try lavender in sweets for an unexpected flavor that will surprise your guests. Combine sweet and savory flavors. Add sweet chutney to a slice of pork or meat on a savory flatbread for an appetizer that satisfies sweet tooth and challenges the taste buds. Find interesting combinations on the Caterer Search website (see Resources).
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Copy the appetizer recipes used in private clubs around your city. Call the catering office of local clubs in your area and ask for their catering menu. Ask the club if it provides catering services to non-members. Use the club's catering service or duplicate the recipes at home to appeal to the traditional upscale guest. Provide comfortable, familiar appetizers for those who do not follow food trends and prefer more familiar fare.
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