Dinner Party on the FlyRecently, my husband called at 3pm on a Friday to inform me that he had invited a few friends over for dinner that night. Apart from the fact that our cupboards were bare, three hours could never be enough time to tidy the house, shop for food, and prepare a delectable meal, could it?
As a matter of fact, it is! Though it goes without saying that a home-cooked meal is always appreciated, your guests needn't know that you haven't slaved over the stove for hours on end in preparation.
A quick trip to Kowalski's and I could feel the stress of planning fade away. For starters, I chose the delicious Salmon Fritters with Mango Salsa and Panko Parmesan Crusted Vegetable Frites. For the main course I opted for the Sushi Sunset Platter, which features a Dragon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Small Roll, and assorted Nigiri. Normally, I would slave for hours making sushi (and let's face it, it's never as good as you would hope it to be - sushi is not easy to perfect) - placed on my own platters and dishes, and it had the luxe look of being made by my own personal sushi chef.
If you've chosen right, there may be no takers for dessert, but I still like to have a little taste available. (I've been told that dessert makes one feel less full - a rationalization, I think). Offer your guests a selection of Buttercream Dessert Shooters - delicate little shots in flavors like Amaretto, Raspberry Chambord and Red Velvet - I guarantee, everyone will miraculously have room.
Ina Garten, the Queen of home entertaining once said, "Your guests aren't going to enjoy those brownies less just because you haven't made them." Take a cue from the Barefoot Contessa!
- Kiersa Notz, Creative Director, the Affair
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