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Party Crock
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Entertaining Tips
Bruschetta Party
Prepare Ratatouille or Caponata recipe as directed for Bruschetta sauce. Prepare
some Crostini by slicing French bread loaf, brushing slices with olive oil and bak-
ing in a 400ºF (205ºC) oven for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.
Serve Crostini and Bruschetta sauce with a selection of toppings such as grated
Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs, crumbled cooked bacon or
crumbled goat cheese. Have guests build their own Bruschetta.
Fondue Party
Prepare Choco-Berry Fondue as directed. Serve with a variety of dipping ingredi-
ents such as fresh fruit, pound cake, chocolate chip cookie pieces or pretzels.
Patio Party
Prepare Choco-Berry Fondue as directed or melt two 14-ounce (400 g) bags of
caramels along with
1
⁄
4
cup (60 ml) of water in stoneware dish on Medium for
approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Place warming
stand on a stable surface outdoors then light the tealight candle to keep dip warm
(do not use the electric cooking base outdoors). Serve with Granny Smith apple
slices for dipping.
After Work/Happy Hour Party
Prepare an appetizer or dip recipe as directed the day before. Refrigerate
overnight. Just before serving, use microwave to heat to a safe serving
temperature. Place on warming stand with tealight to keep warm.
NOTE:
See pages 8-11 for recipes mentioned above.
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