Party Food Tips & Garnishes

Entertaining thoughts of throwing a sensational soirée, a fabulous fete, or a perfect party?

Place thin lemon slices in water.
Provide mixed nuts by the beverages.
Set unusual dishes filled with candy around room or on dinner table.
Ice cubes made out of lemonade for iced tea make a delicious combination and won't dilute the drink. This can be done with many non-carbonated drinks.
Offer candied peppermint sticks to stir hot chocolate or coffee.
Soften butter and mix in a fresh herb of your choice or garlic and put in a pastry bag to make pretty flowerets for your butter plates at each person's place setting.
Don't just spoon a sauce over or under your entrée. Drizzle it by using a pointed tip water bottle to decorate the plate. (Flavored oils can also be drizzled on a plate.)
Chop a fresh herb and sprinkle it over the top and side of the plate to give it a professional restaurant look.
Put chocolate chips in a sealable plastic storage bag in a microwave for a few seconds, cut a small hole out of the corner of the bottom of the bag, and squeeze to drizzle on your plate or over your dessert.
When storing salad that you have washed for the party, put a damp cloth over it to keep it fresh.
Brush egg white on fruit of your choice and roll in sugar and let dry. This makes a great garnish or centerpiece.
For festive drinks: Coat rim of glasses for mimosas, margaritas, or juice by moistening the rims with a cut lemon, then dip in sugar.