Spring Entertaining
The Timeline
The Easter Lunch Meal Timeline
Every great gathering begins with a timeline that includes tasks that must be accomplished. If proper planning & logistics are put into action early, the festive celebration should run relatively smoothly. Make a list for the day so your beautiful meal can be served hot. A smart use of oven management will prove to be useful & valuable when it comes time to say grace.
No. 1
The Entree
Rosemary-Garlic Rack Of Lamb
Most main dish meats will need to stand at room temperature before roasting, cooking or grilling them in order to register even & accurate cook times so give them your attention first. The lamb will need to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes & roast for approximately 25 minutes. It will then need to rest before slicing. For additional details on how to properly prepare rack of lamb for roasting, look to Cooking Classics: Rosemary-Garlic Rack Of Lamb. Meanwhile, take care of other meal preparations. Focus on the appetizer next.
No. 2
The Appetizer
Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake
Most appetizers can be prepared ahead of time such as this Fresh Herb-Chèvre Cheesecake. Place it onto a serving piece, accompany with an heirloom silver knife & arrange crudités & crostini toasts near by. Offer this to family while attending to other tasks.
No. 3
The Salad
Walnut-Goat Cheese Spring Salad
Fresh leafy salads with grains such as this Walnut-Goat Cheese Spring Salad are a welcome addition to lovely spring menus adding bold, beautiful color, flavor & texture. They may be composed on salad plates & served first when many other recipes are to be offered with the main entree. Arrange the components ahead & chill the plates or they may be plated 20 minutes before the main meal.
No. 4
The Side Dishes
Lemon-Butter Asparagus With Fresh Herbs
Roasted vegetables, including potatoes, can be prepped ahead of time then arranged on serving platters. Although they may be served hot, room temperature service will be just fine as well. For quick cooking sautés such as Lemon-Butter Asparagus With Fresh Herbs, they may be accomplished approximately 15 minutes before the main meal is to be served.
No. 5
The Bread Basket
Honey-Butter Knotted Rolls
Bread varieties such as Honey-Butter Knotted Rolls that have been prepared in advance may need to be heated. Complete this task about 15 minutes before the meal is to be served. Place them in a single layer on a half sheet pan, cover loosely with foil & warm in a 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a bread basket lined with a linen & cover them to keep warm.
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How To Craft A Collection Of Desserts
Dessert deserves just as much attention as the main meal. A beautifully set table designed to display seasonally inspired sweets is the ideal way to continue festivities well into the hunt.
The Technique
Up to an hour before the main meal is to be served, set the dessert table. Prepare coffee just before serving guests. Have coffee mugs, spoons & beverage napkins arranged in varying heights & organize them on trays. Follow these additional valuable pointers.
No. 1
Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cake
Remove the Miniature Buttermilk Hummingbird Cakes from the refrigerator. Place an heirloom silver cake knife & server on the table. It’s always a good idea to have a small plate available to rest these items on, if necessary, during the process to keep the table tidy looking. Add a stack of small plates for serving & dessert forks to accompany them. Napkins or freshly pressed linens complete the look.
No. 2
The Easter Egg Cookies
Easter Chicken Cookies & Bird Nest Easter Cookies can be integrated throughout the table for a finishing touch. They may be wrapped in bags & adorn with ribbon then placed at each place setting or placed in baskets for a sweet surprise to enjoy at another time.
The Tune
“God Bless The Child” Billie Holiday
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