November 2012 — Holiday Gift Guide — 3B
Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Berry-Thyme Spread
Red Tart Cherry Glazed Ham
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ou want to bring out the best for your next holiday gathering, ensuring a memorable meal for family and friends. With a few simple tips and easier-than-you-think recipes, you can do just that.
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Prep the Night Before — save time by chopping vegetables or prepping glazes the day before. For example, prepare the spread for Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Berry-thyme spread the night before. the day of the party, toast baguette slices 10 minutes before guests arrive, and the delicious appetizer will come together in minutes.
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Allow for Creativity — Allow guests to put their own finish ing touches on their dishes by setting out a variety of toppings. Waffles provide a base for your friends and family to get creative.
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Make It a Group Effort — ask guests to bring their favorite holiday side dishes or desserts to complement the main course to encourage a wide variety. if you’re making red tart Cherry Glazed Ham as the centerpiece of the meal, let guests know so they can plan accordingly.
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Don’t Forget the Holiday Fare. Just like parties are a staple of the holiday season, so, too, are certain foods and types of music. Few people indulge in some eggnog outside of the holiday season, so make sure there’s plenty of eggnog on hand. and don’t forget the gingerbread cookies, either. as people enjoy holiday goodies, make sure they do so with holiday music playing in the background. Choose songs that guests know and to which they can sing along.
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Host a holiday giveaway. though it can be fun to do a secret santa, chances are guests already have enough gifts to buy. But hosts can spice things up with a holiday giveaway that rewards guests. Host a holiday-themed round of trivial Pursuit or a holiday movie trivia game that encourages guests to compete for prizes. Prizes can be small and inexpensive, but guests will be sure to enjoy some friendly competition for holiday-themed prizes. Consider issues such as small children - do you need to make sure your house is child-friendly and/or do you to have put away delicate items? and do you have things available that might entertain them? if very small children are coming, then make sure plugs are protected and stairs can be blocked. if you don’t have any children, use your local library or visit a few book stores to stock up on kids’ books and films before they arrive. at the other end of the scale if you have elderly relatives coming, check out if there are rugs or obstacles they could trip over. Will they have trouble getting in and out of the bathroom?
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makes: 12 slices Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes 1/4 cup Northwest Triple Berry Preserves 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 8-ounce baguette 1 tablespoon 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 ounces goat cheese Fresh thyme leaves (optional), for garnish 1. COmBiNe preserves, shallots, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper in small bowl. 2. sliCe baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil. Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Grill baguette slices, 4 at a time, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Place on serving platter. 3. sPreaD about 2 teaspoons goat cheese over each baguette slice. top each slice with 1 teaspoon preserves mixture. Garnish with additional fresh thyme, if desired. serve immediately. Tip: triple Berry-thyme spread can be prepared up to two days ahead. Cover and chill.
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