Eye-catching color, a pretty plated presentation—just two ways to wow party guests, as we saw yesterday. Did you know there are three more? These 15 recipes break it down:
Three More Ways to Wow Your Guests
With a Recipe That Looks Difficult (But Isn't!)
• Thai Curry Red Mussels
• Steak with Drunken Mushrooms and Roasted Blue Cheese Potatoes
• Slow Roasted Pork with Glazed Orange Slices
• Quick Recipe: Ricotta Dumplings with Chèvre & Herbs
• Make Ahead, Freeze Ahead: Spiced Lamb Meatballs
• How To Make Crème Brûlée at Home: Without a Torch!
With an Innovative Twist On a Standard
• Breakfast Recipe: Eggs Florentine in Hash Brown Nests
• Scandinavian-Inspired Recipe: Avocado & Bacon Club Sandwich Cake
• Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
• Pumpkin Oil Ice Cream and Pepita Brittle and Salted Almond Ice Cream
• Recipe: BBQ Cabbage & Sausage Stuffed Sandwiches
With Food That's Simply Incredibly Tasty and Addictive
• Pull Apart Spicy Cheese Bread
• Beer Battered Cajun Fries
• Chocolate Dipped Beer Marshmallows
• The Ultimate Party Snack: Chile Roasted Peanuts with Coconut
What's your sure-fire recipe at a party? The one dish everyone always loves?
Related: Wowing by Presentation: 10 Eye-Catching Dishes To Impress Your Guests
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My gougeres are always a big hit as is my key lime pie . Pastas are always a sure-fire recipe around my house, and my linguine bolognese or my spaghetti and meatballs are always a hit.
Oops! The beer marshmallow caption reads: "It's additive!" hahaha
Great ingredients (even better if local or foraged) that require next to nothing done to them - Iberico ham; sashimi dressed with ginger juice, chives, Maldon salt and Espelette pepper; freshly caught, barbecued squid; wild mushrooms sauteed with garlic, and sprinkled with parsley.