Art_Of_Entertaining_2016

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Spice it up...................................................................................6
Hosting an event~ Where to start?................................................. 7
Entertaining Key..........................................................................8
Entertaining – Planning your event................................................9
Some questions when planning your event!................................... 10
Must do planning tips!................................................................. 11
Details... Details... Details........................................................... 11
Some things to think about!..........................................................12
Cleaning....................................................................................12
Powder room extra touch!............................................................12
Tips for the novice hosts!.............................................................13
Setting the Theme.......................................................................13
Setting the Mood.........................................................................13
Color Schemes............................................................................14
Invitations..................................................................................14
Entertaining Equipment...............................................................14
Place settings..............................................................................15
Glassware...................................................................................15
Linens........................................................................................15
Serveware...................................................................................15
Glasses for the Wine....................................................................15
Cocktail-bar Set up..................................................................... 16
Let’s plan a Party!....................................................................... 16
You’re having a dinner party!.......................................................17
Classic cocktail party...................................................................17
Small House or Apartment...........................................................17
Place Cards.................................................................................18
Menu Cards................................................................................18
The Savvy Hosts..........................................................................18
Hors d’oeurves....................................................................... 18-19
Bacon Wrapped Dates................................................................ 19
Garlic and Cayenne Shrimp.........................................................20
Chicken Satay.............................................................................21
Meatball Sliders.......................................................................... 22
Marinara Sauce.......................................................................... 23
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms........................................................ 24
Spring Onion Pancakes............................................................... 25
Mid-Eastern Chicken..................................................................26
Beef Tenderloin with a Wine Reduction........................................ 27
Seafood Casserole...................................................................... 28
Entertaining Ratatouille..............................................................29
Making your Guests feel Welcomed and Comfortable.....................30
Introductions..............................................................................31
General party tips!...................................................................... 32
Dinner party perfect for the Spring............................................... 33
Fresh Salmon Tartare................................................................. 34
Brussels Sprout Salad................................................................. 35
Braised Lamb Chops with Artichokes........................................... 36
Baked Honey Sweet Potatoes....................................................... 37
All things Italian......................................................................... 38
Frozia....................................................................................... 39
Egg White Frittata with Lox and Spinach......................................40
Zucchini Scrambled Eggs.............................................................41
Italian Mixed Salad..................................................................... 42
Grilled Shrimp with Arugula and Orange Vinaigrette..................... 43
Veal Milanese with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes.......................... 44
Chicken with Artichokes............................................................. 45
Grilled Italian Vegetables............................................................46
Cherry-Almond-Pear Crostata..................................................... 47
Lunch with the Girls................................................................... 48
Cream of Celery Root Soup.........................................................49
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Arugula..........................................50
Ginger Glazed Pork Loin..............................................................51
Planning a Brunch or Breakfast for a Crowd................................... 52
Double Chocolate-Raspberry Muffins........................................... 53
Zucchini Bread........................................................................... 54
Mushroom, Tomato and Onion Frittata......................................... 55
Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs.......................................... 56
Tuscan Dinner........................................................................... 58
Zuppa Toscana.......................................................................... 59
Pepper Arrotolati - Rolled Bell Peppers.........................................60
Calamari Salad........................................................................... 61
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes...............................................................62
Arista alla Fiorentina - Florentine Roast Pork................................ 63
Grilled Eggplant Tuscan Style......................................................64
Tuscan Sea Bass......................................................................... 65
Entertaining for the Holidays!.....................................................66
Easter....................................................................................... 67
Bacon Deviled Eggs....................................................................68
Smoked Salmon Platter...............................................................69
Simple Tossed Salad...................................................................69
Stuffed Flounder with Spinach and Herbs.....................................70
Roasted Lamb Dinner..................................................................71
Chocolate Pudding..................................................................... 72
Thanksgiving............................................................................. 73
Spinach Dip............................................................................... 74
Crispy Potato Sticks with Roasted Tomato Salsa Recipe.................. 75
Roasted Tomato Salsa................................................................. 75
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