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FeedGreat Gatherings
Entertaining like the pros is easier than you think.
By Dawn E. Warden
Photos by Steve Legato Published July 19, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Photos by Steve Legato Published July 19, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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Keep it simple. It’s one of the best-kept dinner-party secrets—and also the most obvious. So why is it that so many of us do exactly the opposite, tackling new recipes with expensive ingredients and complicated techniques that aren’t in our everyday repertoire? When we made house calls to four of the area’s most respected chefs, we found that their philosophies on home entertaining were remarkably similar: Keep the numbers at 20 or fewer, avoid new recipes, try not to complicate things with too many dishes, expand your menu beyond foods that can only be served hot, and don’t be afraid to ask your friends to bring an appetizer or dessert. And their advice to guests? Bring your appetite.
