The party/wedding/gathering recipe thread

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245sam, Jul 27, 9:53pm
bumped for spikedjewelery :-))

juliewn, Jul 28, 3:41am
Hi Everyone :-). and bumping for Dylze.

emmahelene, Jul 29, 12:13am
small pavlovas Buy small pavolvas cut in half cause they are quite high put whipped cream on top then put strawberrries or flaked chocolate on top.

emmahelene, Jul 29, 12:17am
cakes Roll out sweet shortbread pastry and put in patty tins to make little cake shells bake when cooked put either lemon honey or caramel highlander condensed in them then put dab of whipped cream on top.

emmahelene, Jul 29, 12:27am
lemingtons How about lemingtons cut in half to cause they are big enough and put cream on each half and sprinkle chocolate or somthing on them. Went to a party where they made little tiny lemingtons,they were neat.

toadfish, Jul 31, 1:29pm
bump for wedding nibble ideas

darlingmole, Aug 2, 5:14am
wow - just read through the thread please someone add some more wicked recipes!Christmas is fast coming upon us and loads of social gatherings to enjoy with tasty morsels:-D

jenna68, Aug 2, 2:17pm
On pg 4 :o)

emmahelene, Aug 4, 1:54am
meringue baskets Dip the bottom of baskets in melted chocolate then pipe chocolate instant pudding into basket then grate chocolate over top. I supose you could use any flavour instant pudding really.

245sam, Aug 5, 1:16am
bumped for weddingflowers.:-))

cookessentials, Aug 5, 4:08am
Smoked Salmon Ribbon Sandwiches

50g softened butter
16 slices wholemeal bread
75g lemon and dill mayonnaise
1 thinly sliced large avocado
200g smoked salmon slices
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped dill
1 thinly sliced Lebanese cucumber
salt and pepper

NOTE: This recipe makes 24 sandwiches and can be made 8 hours ahead. When preparing ahead, keep sandwiches moist by sprinkling with shredded iceberg lettuce before wrapping tightly in plastic. Remove lettuce before serving.

Spread butter thinly over one side of slices of wholemeal bread, then spread with mayonnaise. Arrange avocado over half the bread slices, top with smoked salmon slices, dill and cucumber and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut crusts off each sandwich; cut into 3 fingers. Cover tightly with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

cookessentials, Aug 5, 4:16am
Roasted Pumpkin & Rocket Rice Salad

2 tablespoons olive oil
1.8kg pumpkin, peeled, chopped
1.2kg)medium grain (calrose) white rice
150g baby rocket leaves
150g parmesan cheese flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Gremolata dressing
180ml olive oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
250ml lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and freshly ground black pepper

NOTE: This recipe serves 50 and can be prepared up to eight hours ahead. Toss all the ingredients close to serving.

unknowndisorder, Aug 5, 3:52pm
Ellie, if we don't bump these threads every now and then, once the year is up, they're gone., which is a shame :)

cookessentials, Aug 5, 10:25pm
Why not just add more recipes to it! Problem fixed!

sthrnmaid, Aug 7, 6:01am
Bump keep those ideas coming

bev00, Aug 7, 6:05am
Apricot Balls Rind of 1/2 to 1 Orange.1/2C caster sugar. 250g NZ dried apricots, chopped.1/4C orange jce. about 1+3/4 C fine desiccated coconut. Remove orange rind with potato peeler then chop finely with the sugar.Roughly chop the apricots with scissors, then pulse with orange & sugar mix till finely chopped. Add the jce then process again. Add a cup of coconut, process, then add more until the mixture is ready to be rolled into balls with wet hands. Shape, roll in coconut and refrigerate until firm. Can be frozen in a container for up to three months.

juliewn, Aug 8, 9:15am
and for adding to the new site. http://trademecooks.net.nz/index.php

sumstyle, Aug 10, 6:56pm
On another website I saw an excellent idea for party food - using disposable shot glasses, put some dip in each and then a selection of sliced veges eg cucumber, carrot, red pepper.That would also save the double dipping dilema.

cookessentials, Aug 10, 10:34pm
You can also use miso spoons with individual servings on each. They look spectacular too!

cookessentials, Aug 11, 10:50pm
up it goes .

weddingflowers, Aug 12, 1:54pm
A question to those who know more than I do!.I'm catering a wedding and as four guests are gluten free (Coeliac's) and a vegetarian guest I wanted to have a small separate table of foods available for these guests so that there is no cross contamination from spoons, etc and besides I want to make small quantities of g/f food as its too expensive to cater g/f for everyone especially if they dont require it.But my lovely helpful sisters say I cant do that!(My daughter, grandson & I are some of the g/f guests and I certainly dont want to see my lunch return two hours later LOL !)Any thoughts on the matter!cheers, Glenys

cookessentials, Aug 12, 6:08pm
good idea, at least it wont disappear all together LOL.

cookessentials, Aug 12, 10:16pm
Bumping for tamma and some great savoury finger food ideas.

rozke, Aug 12, 11:28pm
bump 21st in October

spikedjewelery, Aug 13, 4:17pm
bumping for a 40th