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Verum6 05:41:52 PM Aug 23 2009
Your suggestion of bruschette for an appetizer doesn't conform to the tried and true rule -- don't serve anything for an appetizer that is difficult to eat and messy. Imagine standing holding a glass of wine, eating a bruschette with lots of topping all the while avoiding spilling anything on yourself or others. If you are serving a sit down appetizer at the table, bruschette is wonderful.
Homecarol 04:17:01 PM Aug 23 2009
No one knows if you serve "stuff" (like tarts) that you bought.get real
FrGMcb 02:05:12 PM Aug 23 2009
To MKsandie, thanks....my inlaws are Syrian so I know about prep....I am Sicilian we prep for days....babaganoush, kibie, kefte, shishkabob etc all on my list, I now include them with some of my great Sicilian recipes......Mediterranian and Middle Eastern food is very similiar. I am now in the middle of composing a cookbook which I want to publish with all those recipes from my childhood, and extended family. And who hires wait staff???? What are we kings and queens......serving your guests and preparing the food to see the smiles on peoples faces as they enjoy is all the fun......cook in abundance, and have doggie bags for everyone to take home....your party will be a success........good luck all.....HAPPY COOKING
Lizharley 12:13:05 PM Aug 23 2009
I'm having a Luau themed party for 16(hopefully) on the 19th of Sept. I have already sent invitaions (Aug. 19th) with an RSVP. I'm making Kahlua Pig using a couple of 5 LB. pork Butt Roasts, slowly smoked on the grill, Korean Style Beef ribs(10LBS.). Starting off with huge shrimp grilled with fruit. Will also have Macadamia nuts and fresh coconut to munch on. Also, found a great punch recipe online with Midori, light Rum, pineapple juice. But, I always request that it's BYOB and bring your own mix.I already purchased some leis and party themed tableware. Will pickup a DVD of Hawaiian music.I will call my invited guests a week before the party. I hate waiting for them to call.But alas...Hula Hoops, someone mentioned Hula Hoops. They're inexpensive and will add to our fun. I am now looking for a nice, light dessert. I'm always one to plan well in advance. Cameras capture pictures of guests that you can print out and include with your thank you cards. But, those little Tickle Plants soun
TISHYW 11:23:59 AM Aug 23 2009
One othe suggestion...ALWAYS find out ahead of time if any of your guests have special food limitations...diabeters, vegetarian, allegic to saefood. keeps Kosher, Most important question..."Is there something you CANNOT eat?" Being Italian, I always go by the rule that you can neve have too much food!! Left overs aer fabulous. Also, let your guests bring a side, appetizer, dessert if they offer. In these times a dinner party can cost a lot and a little help from guests can really cut expenses and leave you morre time to enjoy your guests!
MKsandie 11:12:53 AM Aug 23 2009
to Frgmcb LOL I totally agree. us italians do thing so differently, to make it more exciting I am half armenian too. so you talk about FOOD. takes a week to cook for a party, not the day of LOL give me a break.......
Ccblythe750 11:10:28 AM Aug 23 2009
WHAT A JOKE .I ENTERTAIN EVERY MONTH AND ALWAY'S HIRE SOMEONE TO HELP ME BARTEND ,SERVE AND CLEAN UP. I LIKE TO ENJOY MY GUESTS.OF COARSE YOU PREP IN ADVANCE AND SERVE ELEGANT SIMPLE DISHES.IT ISN'T THAT DIFFICULT AND EVERYONE HAS A GOOD TIME
FrGMcb 09:00:23 AM Aug 23 2009
Well, this had to be written by a non-Italian...I have had hundreds of meals, you always invite ahead, but always have enough for extra people to come at the last minute.....and lasagna is never a main course it is the pasta course, first is antipasto...a mix of cold cuts..salami, ham, spressa, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers...very easy to put together and can even be bought in most Italian delis complete on a platter, next a soup, then pasta, then a meat course....meatballs, sausage, london broil, chicken roasted with potatoes, onion, carrots in wine at the last 15 min add peas, makes agreat dish and easy to do.....then desert, Italian pastries are always great with espresso or regular coffee a dinner not to be forgotten and really very easy to put together......if you are a good cook you can do this for 25 people in about 4 hrs......just have all ingredients ready.....if you can't cook...you are in trouble from the get go. Order out!
