These sweet-tangy pastries are ideal for easy holiday entertaining. Bake them straight from frozen for instant hot hors d'oeuvres or pair them with a crisp salad for an elegant first course. Make sure to cut the apple into paper-thin slices so you have enough to garnish each tartlet.
While fresh salmon steaks are an extravagance, the sheer simplicity of preparation, the reliable good taste and the sense of celebration they bring to a meal make every flake worthwhile. What's more, with salmon on the Mother's Day menu, you can initiate the barbecue season and take part in entertaining your guests.
I love cooking and have been in the kitcken since I can remember. I also enjoy entertaining family & friends. My friends offen joke around and call me "Martha." Summer entertaining has always been my favorite. I'm always mixing up different ingredients to marinade or rub on meat, poultry and vegetables.
The honey and sage work really well together. This recipe has all the great components for a great marinade. The base, olive oil, honey for sweetness, the lemon juice for citrus and the sage to round all the flavors together.
The glaze really makes the chicken. It brings out the flavors in the marinade even more; the honey brings a nice sweetness, the lemon juice gives tartness and helps thin out the honey. Tabasco sauce helps kick things up a bit. For presentation this dish speaks for itself, but I like to garnish with whole fresh sage leaves and slices of lemons. I like to serve the chicken with baked potatoes and a simple side salad. This is a delicious dish and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have and it is also very affordable meal for entertaining, around $80.00 for a whole meal for 6-8 people. That's pretty good. Enjoy!
A few pantry staples and a head of cauliflower transform into an elegant risotto, ideal for a vegetarian family meal or a quick dish for entertaining. Investing in a wedge of Parmesan (or less expensive grana Padano) is worth every penny, since a sprinkling of this strong hard cheese packs lots of flavour.
The hardest part of entertaining? Pleasing all types of palates, especially when you have guests with restricted diets. This savoury vegan entrée is filled with quinoa and mushrooms for a satisfying, delicious meal even meat lovers will enjoy. To serve the strudel as a side, cut it into eight to 10 smaller pieces.
This rustic dish is perfect for entertaining because you can serve it at room temperature or straight from the grill. It also makes a great filling for a vegetarian sandwich. Just spread 1 oz (30 g) chèvre or herbed cream cheese over a crusty roll or piece of baguette and sandwich the grilled vegetables.
This hors d'oeuvre from "Easy Entertaining" in the December issue is tender rounds of spiced shrimp garnished with a fruity topping that are the taste treat of the season. Sambal oelek and sriracha are Asian hot chili and garlic sauces. You can use your favourite hot sauce and increase the amount to suit your taste.
Leg of lamb is always welcome on an entertaining menu, and a boneless roast takes away any worries about carving. Anchovies are a classic partner to lamb; they melt onto the surface, adding a lively but not at all fishy flavour (omit if desired). Serve with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes and a Belgian-endive-and-watercress salad.
The key to a good risotto is the stock, so be sure to follow Cooked Lobster and Stock. For entertaining, prepare the lobster and stock ahead then finish the risotto once guests arrive. At the Opera Bistro, chef Axel Begner tops his lobster risotto with Bleu Geai, a mild blue cheese from New Brunswick's artisanal cheese house La Bergerie aux Quatre Vents.
A bit of pesto adds complexity to this quick sauce, without the need to simmer it for hours. This recipe feeds a larger group, so it's perfect for easy entertaining, but it can easily be halved for an everyday dinner. Top the ragù with a bit of extra shaved Parmesan, if desired. Serve with our Sautéed Kale with Golden Raisins.
