A Clip and Save Do List For Entertaining

Use these Do tips when you plan your next party for appetizing party food.

• Do consider a variety of hot and cold foods.
  

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• Do  keep in mind any restrictions your guest might have, such as religious restrictions, food allergies, or vegetarian diets.
• Do make a checklist and shopping list so you don't forget any ingredients or decorations.
• Do plan for 4 to 6 hors d'oeuvres per person per hour.
• Do plan on 6 to 8 ounces of  meat or main dish servings per person for your main course.
• Do keep cost down by using in season fruits and vegetables.
• Do try to serve different taste and textures. If you're serving beef for dinner, use compatible foods such as seafood or chicken in your appetizers.
• Do try to prepare some foods the day before. Such as,your dips, sauces and deserts and cut up your veggies the day before.  This pre-prepping will reduce your stress and cooking time.  Just make sure you're pre-prepped items will hold over night.
• Do use beautifully arranged food trays and deserts as your centerpiece.  Using food as centerpieces is a really nice way decorate.

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