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 […]
The Basics: Dill
Cooking Essentials From The Garden Dill Growning dill in the garden is simple. Place seeds in a sunny location directly in the spot where you would like them to grow as they do not transplant well. One of the benefits of fresh dill is that it’s an herb that self sows which means once the […]
Cooking Classics: Lemon Curd
Cooking Classics The Technique Lemon Curd Tart & tangy lemon curd is a simple pleasure that’s relatively effortless to prepare. Using fresh lemons, the zest & the juice, will offer a clean flavor that cannot be replicated compared to commercial jars. The procedure is straightforward & in order to make a good recipe, the mixture […]
Spring Entertaining: Strawberry-Lemon Pavlova
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Strawberry-Lemon Pavlova Pavlovas are a meringue based dessert that can be shaped any number of ways. The mixture can be portioned on a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan into a 9-inch circle then pressed in the center to create an indentation. Once baked, it can be filled with Classic Lemon Curd, […]
The Basics: Meringue Shells
Baking Essentials The Technique Meringue Shells Meringue Shells can be used for a number of delicious dessert combinations. No more than beaten egg whites sweetened with a little sugar, the mixture is piped over parchment paper & then an indentation formed in the center. Once baked, the crisp morsel can be filled with all sorts […]
Baking Classics: Madeleines
Baking Classics The Technique Lemon-Vanilla Madeleines Madeleines are irresistible little French cakes that are baked in a shell shaped pan. They are one of the most recognizable items that can be found in fine bakeshops. Madeleines are best when served warm however I’ve never seen anyone turn one away if that isn’t the case. They […]
Spring Entertaining: Heirloom Roses
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Heirloom Roses If you have a great love for antiques & grow your own flowers, old roses should be planted in the garden. Many times the varieties preferred hold some sort of sentimental value as your grandmother may have had that same rose in her own collection. Two of my favorite […]
The Profile: Vintage Salt Cellars
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Vintage Salt Cellars Vintage salt cellars are true gems. Many are crafted from cut glass & accompanied with a miniature heirloom silver spoon although the medium can vary. Those made from metal often times have an etched design over the surface for a lovely finish & quality to them. They can […]
Spring Entertaining: The Kentucky Derby Party Plate
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The Kentucky Derby Party Plate When entertaining, planning a lively party featuring Lemon-Mint Juleps, Lemon-Ricotta Artichoke Dip, classic Beaten Biscuits with country ham & Rosemary-Bourbon Apple Chutney, you know you’re in for a mighty fine time. Parties where mingling is encouraged indicates that buffet style serving will be the most appropriate method […]
