Over the years I have had the pleasure of helping others with their entertaining needs as well as hosting many of my own. I have a scrapbook of great ideas that will turn an ordinary event into the EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATION.

 

 INTERACTIVE GATHERINGS

Why not host a party where your guests can participate in cuisine? 

Some interactive ideas are a soup and panini party - where guests can pick their favorite fillings and build and cook their own panini. 

Another way to gather new ideas is to have a recipe swap.  Each guest brings one of their signature appetizers and copies of the recipe for everyone. 

If you or your guests are looking for new recipes, have a a guest chef at your party. Lately I have been asked to put on  cooking demonstrations as an activity for baby and bridal showers.  Here is one of the hors d' oeuvres recipes I recently demonstrated:
 

GREEK STYLE BROCHETTES WITH ORANGE FENNEL MARINADE
skewer sticks, ½ pound of good quality feta cut into ¼ inch cubes
30 Kalamata or Nicoise Olives, pitted
1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 30 ½ inch cubes
15 basil leaves cut into half 2 teaspoons orange zest2 tablespoons orange juice,  2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, salt and pepper
Method: Thread skewer sticks beginning with cucumber, feta,basil, then olive,  ( Combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, fennel seedsand salt and pepper.  Dip each skewer in dressing and set on serving platter.  Serve chilled or at room temperature

 

 

 

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