A GLOBAL GARNISH

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Do-Ahead Dinner for Eight — and a Tart Celebrating the Glorious Parsnip

Posted on 2012/03/14 by The Global Garnish Geek

Dinner for Eight

When I host a sit-down dinner, most of my friends expect: 1) to be recruited to the kitchen to help with last-minute preparations or 2) to watch me tossing things to and fro in the kitchen while they eat and drink. I think it is part of the joy of cooking — to make it a relaxing group experience. Continue reading →

Easy Mini-Tart Appetizers – Chard, Cheese and Smoked Bacon

Posted on 2012/03/05 by The Global Garnish Geek

These appetizer tarts meet my criteria for an ideal dinner-party appetizer:

a bite of complex but strong flavors that will stand up to cocktails
easy to make
colorful
edible without plates and utensils; just pop in your mouth
can be made ahead and reheated before serving (can also be served at room temperature)
are easy to transport if making for a friend

So, last night, when invited to a friend’s house for dinner, I chose this tart recipe. Continue reading →