Spring Entertaining The Technique The Essential Guide To Making Petits Fours The original idea behind the petit four was created during the 19th century in Europe to make smart use of heat during oven cooling. The name translates literally in French to mean “small oven”. When planning parties to honor loved ones in the South, it […]
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Spring Entertaining: Iced Vanilla Latte
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Iced Vanilla Latte Coffee service should reflect a more modern approach when entertaining & the same delicious flavor combinations that perk at your local coffee house will certainly appeal to guests who have grown accustom to bolder brews, spices & other stir ins. Creating a fresh style of serving good coffee […]
Baking Classics: Langues-de-Chat
Baking Classics The Technique Langues-de-Chat Langues-de-Chat are classic French butter cookies with crisp golden edges perfect to serve when entertaining. The cookie name refers to the shape which translates literally to “cat’s tongue” as once they are piped & baked, that is exactly what they resemble. A little orange zest lightly scents this particular version […]
Baking Classics: Almond Meringue Cookies
Spring Entertaining The Technique Almond Meringues Meringue cookies are a lovely offering for a variety of spring party celebrations. They’re quick to prepare & can be deposited into the oven without even giving them a second thought. A light scent of almond extract perfumed throughout give these sweet rosettes a signature taste but the flavorings can […]
Spring Entertaining: Party Nuts
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Party Nuts Nut cups have long been a traditional offering when distinctive receptions are in order. Although a combination of your favorites that are simply roasted & salted are always appropriate, updated flavors & nut blends tend to have guests lingering close to a well balanced recipe full of rich flavor. […]
Cocktail Classics: French 75
Cocktail Classics Southern Socials French 75 Lovely classic cocktails are always appropriate for spring parties & if you’re looking for something a little more polished, serve guests a French 75. Gin, fresh lemon juice & a splash of champagne make these particularly festive. Create a small bar area to make the cocktails & be certain […]
Spring Entertaining: Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets Warm canapés should be arranged on trays & passed during the cocktail hour. Country Ham-Fresh Herb Cheese Tartlets are flavored with a rich Gournay-style cheese, a bit of cream & eggs. The homemade tartlet shells blend together quickly & can be portioned into standard miniature muffin tins […]
Cooking Classics: Gournay-Style Cheese
Cooking Classics The Technique Gournay-Style Cheese Developed in 1957 in Normandy, France, Francois Boursin paid homage to his hometown of Gournay by naming this creamy, herb infused cheese after it. He created the cheese for market due to the overwhelming popularity of those in the region already preparing their own renditions to serve for parties. […]
The Essential Guide To Luncheon Canapés
Spring Entertaining The Technique The Essential Guide To Luncheon Canapés Traditional luncheon canapés are much like tea sandwiches however many times they’re served open faced on regular sandwich bread or from vegetables made using shapes from cutters. When bread slices are used, a decorative finish usually tops the miniature appetizers in comparison to the tea sandwiches. […]
Cooking Classics: Lemon-Dill Pickled Shrimp
Cooking Classics The Technique Lemon-Dill Pickled Shrimp One of the most crowd pleasing recipes to serve guests when entertaining is Lemon-Dill Pickled Shrimp. It’s appropriate for almost any gathering from midday on into the evening pairing well with Pecan Chicken Salad, Pimiento Cheese Tea Sandwiches, Olive-Gorgonzola Truffles, Jalapeño-Cheddar Ham Biscuits, Spinach-Bacon Roasted Potato Salad, Roasted Beet & Carrot […]
