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Food Safety Pages. Check them out!
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been delayed at least an hour
Golden Rules of Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you have any question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product,
throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Picnic Safety Tips
There is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms, such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or
ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food.
The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them
and you can't taste them, but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.
Check out all of Linda's wonderful
Dinner Party Menus (includes recipes)
Check out
Dining Etiquette Guide - Restaurant and Dinner Party Manners and Etiquette.
Appetizer Recipes (Hors d' oeuvres, Starters, Amuse-Bouche, & Snacks)
Appetizer Hints
How many appetizers to make for your party?
Check out more of Linda's delicious
Fish and Seafood Recipes
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Spanish Paella Dinner
This fantastic dinner was served to my Gourmet Dinner Group.
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Red Wine Sangria
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White Wine Sangria |
Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect
beverage for warm summer get-togethers. Sangria is a refreshing drink that
is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.
Depending on the ingredients used, sangria can be a light thirst-quencher or a potent cocktail that can set heads
spinning. Adjust the amounts of liquor according to mood and your guests.
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First Course - Tapas
According to how many dinner guests you will be serving,
will determine how many Tapas to serve. Serve enough for
everyone to be able to sample each Tapa. Remember these are
to be considered appetizers and not a main course. Serve a selection
of Spanish wines with the Tapas.
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Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Omelet
The Spanish omelets is, without a doubt, Spain's most commonly served dish. It is a favorite appetizer served in Spanish cafes and bars. It can also be eaten at breakfast
or as a light supper.
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Steamed Clams
What could be easier to make and more delicious than steamed clams with butter? I can't think of anything else!
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Crab Cakes with Orange-Dill Sauce
What could be better than a low fat and low calorie delicious crab cake?
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Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil, and Vinegar
Chunks of melon are dressed with black pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Very refreshing!
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Fresh Figs with Fleur de Sel, Aged Balsamic, & Hazelnuts
The syrupy twang of good aged balsamic vinegar and the gently floral flavor of fleur de sel meld with the juicy
interior of the opened figs. And the toasted hazelnuts layer a faint autumnal smokiness over the whole thing.
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Roasted Olives with Fennel and Lemon
This is a definite winner! Once you taste roasted olives, you'll wonder why you haven't roasted them before.
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Andalusian Marinated Green Olives
Fragrant with herbs and spices, these olive are fantastic! The longer they marinate, the tastier they become. |
Spanish Tomato Toast
This simple but delightful combination of toasted bread and tomatoes is a classic Catalan tapa served before the meal. In every village and restaurant in Spain, they make a
simple tapa called "pan con tomate", bread with tomatoes.
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Second Course - Palate Cleanser
Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme
These Fresh Tomato Consommé Martinis are absolutely beautiful, as well as refreshing!
If vine-ripened tomatoes are out of season to make the above Mozzarella Martini, make a delicious sorbet:
Champagne Grapefuit Sorbet
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Third Course - Main Course
Shrimp Paella
The amounts of the ingredients are relative and it does not matter if you use more of one and less of another or chose not to use
some at all. The vital thing is the preparation of the rice so that it comes out loose.
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Fourth Course - Dessert
Flan de Narajana (Orange Flan)
A very light and tasty custard to end the meal. Flan may be prepared in a large flan dish or in individual ramekins. |
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Finale:
 A good way to end a meal is with a (decaf) latte or a perfect cup of coffee.
Coffee
How to make a perfect cup of coffee
How To Use a French Press coffee press, plunger press and/or press coffee
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