The great thing about a salad bar is the choice your guests will have, so offer a variety of toppings that appeal to both adults and children. Here's enough to feed eight to 10 people.
The bay leaves are used just for flavour and are not to be eaten. If you don't have hot paprika, use 3/4 tsp (4 mL) paprika and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper.
Simple, economical and delicious, spaghetti with garlic and oil is an Italian specialty from the Naples region. We added bread crumbs for extra crunch and Parmesan to taste. You can also incorporate vegetables, such as broccoli, kale or mushrooms.
Ask the butcher to cut the steak 2 inches (5 cm) thick for this party-size steak.
T-bone steaks, a steak-house favourite, are cut across the short loin of beef, the T-shaped bone that separates the smaller round tenderloin from the loin. Also great for this recipe is porterhouse steak, essentially the same cut as T-bone but from the top of the short loin, giving it a larger tenderloin piece.
Serve with Couscous — Asparagus Leek Braise.
Because Dad is an apple pie fan, surprise him with a variation on his favourite. Mom always appreciates an elegant finish to a special meal, so she'll be enthusiastic about the flaky layers of phyllo surrounding the fruit. Serve with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
