Seasonal Cooking

» Jacqueline Church - tips from your gourmet writer

Good guide Devy! I always tell people that entertaining is just like any project they've managed at work. A little forethought and you can be a guest at your own party.

Here are a few of my tips:
- Guests will often ask what they can do to help. Have a couple of tasks that you can easily delegate, e.g. assign one to pick up or refill empty glasses; another can replenish nut and candy dishes; someone can bring nice disposable cocktail napkins.
- Ham and biscuits are an easy party table food. Carve pieces of ham ahead of time and have a plate stacked with biscuits. Small pots of honey mustard or cranberry sauce nearby enable guests to make their own sandwiches.
Happy holidays!
Jackie