Celebrations Entertaining

Tips

If you are planning on celebrating the milestone or special occasion in the company of your loved ones, rather than flap around the kitchen in a dither, consider these great tips and ideas …

• If you are planning a sit down meal, you may want to consider an entrée that has been pre-prepared and sitting in the fridge or a soup that is simmering and takes no time to serve.
• For the main you may consider having all the food in the centre of the table and allowing your guests to self serve
• Another option for the main is the hybrid approach, a delicious main like ‘Rack of Lamb with garlic fetta crust’ (refer recipe section) and then everyone helps themselves to platters of salad and / or vegetables.
• Follow main course with a Caramelised Macadamia Camembert cheese (refer to Cheesy Bits for the know-how). Accompany with a platter of seasonal fruits that can be made in advance and finish with some sorbet served in individual dishes. 
• Set the mood and tone according to the occasion – for example if it’s a birthday use their favourite colours for napkins, flowers or herbs for table decorations. And don’t forget their favourite music!
  

Cheesy Bits

A Caramelised Macadamia Camembert platter to impress…. Sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts on a Camembert wheel. Heat one cup of white sugar over a low heat until melted golden brown. Let the bubbles settle. Pour over cheese and nuts.