Spring Entertaining
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56 Best Spring Entertaining Recipes, Party Menus & Garden Essentials
Whether your upcoming gatherings are large or small in nature, a lovely collection of recipes, party menus & simple entertaining solutions are effortless to curate. When resources are not quite the same as what we have been accustomed to in past, that doesn’t mean these moments will be less than stellar. While you have a little time, go ahead & polish your heirloom silver & set a beautiful table. Gather a collection of seasonal blooming flowers & plants such as roses, hosta, hydrangeas, azaleas & ferns from your yard & plan to make lovely meals using the bounty of ingredients you have on hand. I invite you to leave your questions or comments below or on my facebook page so that I may respond to your needs throughout the season as I can offer you recipe suggestions or substitutions so your parties are incredibly special.
56 Best Spring Entertaining Recipes, Party Menus & Garden Essentials
When creating flower arrangements from your yard, make smart use of things you already have from punch cups & modern wine glasses to heirloom silver sugar & creamer sets for showcasing them in. Look for ingredient substitutions throughout in order to make adjustments as necessary.
No. 1
Classic Sippers & Nibbles
Simple appetizers & cocktails may be prepared using a variety of straightforward essentials. Serve dips & spreads with homemade bread, crackers, vegetables or flatbread.
Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch
Rosemary-Pine Nut Olive Tapenade
No. 2
Classic Spring Party Menus
Create a wonderful table with these eye-catching recipes & menus. Swap bread flavors & use what you already have & substitute nuts, when necessary. Pecans, pistachios, walnuts & cashews may be interchanged. A small, fresh herb container garden will prove to be a valuable asset for garnishes & adding a boost of flavor to recipes. Pick up plants soon so you don’t miss out.
The Essential Guide To Luncheon Canapés
The Traditional Chicken Salad Luncheon Plate
The New Soup & Salad Luncheon Plate
The Kentucky Derby Party Plate
The Essential Guide To Tea Sandwiches
The Essential Guide To Petits Fours
Strawberry Shortcake Derby Hat
Strawberry-Lemon Pavlova
No. 3
Classic Main Dishes
From chicken, pork & beef specialties to a few non-traditional spring ideas, any of these recipes are bound to garner a bevy of compliments from your family.
Grilled Rosemary-Dijon Chicken Skewers
No. 4
Classic Salads & Side Dishes
From simple sides to those featuring a variety of fresh vegetables or a combination or herbs & grains, don’t be afraid to swap ingredients as necessary. Use red or white wine vinegar in place of fresh citrus in salad dressings & penne pasta may be exchanged for orzo, if necessary. The Spinach-Bacon Roasted Potato Salad, the Lemon-Dill Orzo Pasta Salad & the Roasted Beet & Carrot Spinach Salad With Lentils may be served without the leafy greens. Let availability guide you.
Spinach-Bacon Roasted Potato Salad
Roasted Beet & Carrot Spinach Salad With Lentils
No. 5
The Bread Basket
From traditional rolls to petite classic biscuits, a variety of bread styles are always appropriate to serve when special gatherings are planned.
No. 6
Classic Desserts
A selection of classic desserts are always in style. Dress up simple desserts with jam or fresh fruit. Look to Lemon Shortbread if eggs & dairy are not in the house.
Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cake
Bourbon-Pecan Chocolate Pound Cake
Classic Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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