Are you expecting unexpected guests? Are you too busy to spend time preparing? These quick tips will get you ready for the party in no time.
Prepare the drinks
This clever trick will chill sparkling wine within 10 minutes. Pour some salt into the bucket of ice instead of adding just ice. The salt will lower the freezing point of water and make the bucket cooler.
Speedy nibbles
It’s hard to beat the convenience of opening a bag or two of chips. However, you can add a homemade touch to these snacks by serving them with these dips. You can make an Avocado dip by mashing two large avocados with two tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl. Or, you can create a quick Satay Dip using smooth peanut butter and coconut milk with sweet chili sauce. You have some extra time. You can make a crunchy dip by spraying pita breads in olive oil, sprinkling them with paprika, and baking them until crispy.
Breezy bruschetta
This Italian starter usually consists of grilled ciabatta bread that has been rubbed in olive oil and garlic and topped with fresh tomato and basil. However, you can use any topping you like. You can keep it simple by using marinated capsicum, olives, and roasted beetroot.
Eggs galore
You can make mini-quiches and frittatas in just a few minutes using eggs and cream. They are easy to fill with any vegetable you have on hand. Go retro with the updated version of the devilled egg. Then, remove the yolks and mix them with the mustard, mayo, and chili sauce. Pour the mixture into the egg, and then top it with maple-candied maple bacon.
Puff’s The Stuff
Do you have puff pastry in your freezer? This magical ingredient can cater for your party all by itself. You can twist it and sprinkle cheese on top to make the easiest cheese sticks, or you can line muffin pans with it to create little vol-au vent cases. Use it to make a caprese pastry, or top it with strawberries and cream as a quick sweet treat. Wrap puff pastry around sausages and bake to make the world’s fastest sausages. Or, stuff it with curry and fold it in triangles to create a less traditional Samosa. If you still have leftover pastry, sprinkle it with sesame seeds and cheese for a crunchy snack that guests will love.
Skewer it
Kebab skewers are a great way to entertain. Try a combination of pineapple wedges and barbequed salmon with shallots for savory. If you want something sweet, thread some fresh fruit on the skewers. Serve with yogurt to dip.
