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DHYOOUfrRLoerIPsDtAshRAeTUYYSp Delicious food, fine wine,
friends and family.
These are a few of everyone’s
favorite things during the
holiday season.
Apple and Berry Tartlets
L uckily, there are a few ways to INFUSE EUROPEAN CHARM: Create your own unique
help you host the ultimate party
with family and friends this season version of European mulled wine, a classic combination
without breaking the bank. A menu of red wine and spices that are warmed together to make
consisting of mulled wine and beautifully presented a festive drink. Add a bit of French flair by serving savory
appetizers can make your holiday gatherings truly special. crepes as an appetizer or sweet crepes for dessert.
Here are some suggestions from food stylist Janice Stahl:
DIY DESSERT: Create a candy buffet in lieu of serving
CHOOSE A THEME: Introduce a conversation-starter and
dessert. Use clear glass containers to hold a variety of
create excitement amongst guests by choosing a party chocolates, sweets and hard candies, mixing and matching
theme. Host a “Winter White” party that asks guests to different shapes and sizes for an eye-catching display.
wear only white and offer white and sparkling wines and Provide small bags and twist ties so guests can customize
light-colored foods like shrimp, cheeses and shortbread their dessert and even take some home for later.
cookies for dessert.
— Family Features
SET THE MOOD: Decorate to create an ambiance that
Shrimp DeJonghe Bites
goes with your theme. Bring a winter wonderland
indoors with artificial snow sprinkled on tabletops and Prep: 10 Minutes // Cook: 30 Minutes // Serves: 8
evergreen branches painted gold and silver placed
24 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015 throughout to create an experience for guests that goes INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces jumbo raw shrimp,
beyond a typical dinner party. thawed and peeled
1½ cups white wine 2 cups breadcrumbs with Italian
DRESS UP YOUR CHEESE TRAY: Put together a simple 1 cup unsalted butter, divided seasoning
1 head garlic, minced 1 bottle of sparkling wine
but spectacular cheese platter by providing a selection of 1 teaspoon salt 1 package (5.3 ounces)
3–5 cheeses that have different textures and tastes. Soft 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Specially Selected Rosemary
cheese, like goat, pairs well with crackers and semi-hard Flatbread Crackers
cheese, like manchego, can stand up to the flavors of
tangy jams or jellies. Serve smoked cheeses with nuts, DIRECTIONS:
such as walnuts, and aged cheeses, like Parmesan, with
fresh, crisp vegetables such as celery or cucumber to In small saucepan, combine wine, 1/2 cup butter, garlic, salt and pepper;
highlight the flavors that develop during the aging process. simmer 5 minutes.
In 9-by-13-inch pan, lay shrimp in single layer. Pour wine sauce over top.
Melt remaining butter and mix together with breadcrumbs. Press over
shrimp and bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp is pink and breadcrumbs
are lightly browned.
Pour glasses of wine.
Carefully place shrimp atop bite-size cracker and balance on top of
champagne flute. Serve.
— Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen
friends and family.
These are a few of everyone’s
favorite things during the
holiday season.
Apple and Berry Tartlets
L uckily, there are a few ways to INFUSE EUROPEAN CHARM: Create your own unique
help you host the ultimate party
with family and friends this season version of European mulled wine, a classic combination
without breaking the bank. A menu of red wine and spices that are warmed together to make
consisting of mulled wine and beautifully presented a festive drink. Add a bit of French flair by serving savory
appetizers can make your holiday gatherings truly special. crepes as an appetizer or sweet crepes for dessert.
Here are some suggestions from food stylist Janice Stahl:
DIY DESSERT: Create a candy buffet in lieu of serving
CHOOSE A THEME: Introduce a conversation-starter and
dessert. Use clear glass containers to hold a variety of
create excitement amongst guests by choosing a party chocolates, sweets and hard candies, mixing and matching
theme. Host a “Winter White” party that asks guests to different shapes and sizes for an eye-catching display.
wear only white and offer white and sparkling wines and Provide small bags and twist ties so guests can customize
light-colored foods like shrimp, cheeses and shortbread their dessert and even take some home for later.
cookies for dessert.
— Family Features
SET THE MOOD: Decorate to create an ambiance that
Shrimp DeJonghe Bites
goes with your theme. Bring a winter wonderland
indoors with artificial snow sprinkled on tabletops and Prep: 10 Minutes // Cook: 30 Minutes // Serves: 8
evergreen branches painted gold and silver placed
24 | INDULGE • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015 throughout to create an experience for guests that goes INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces jumbo raw shrimp,
beyond a typical dinner party. thawed and peeled
1½ cups white wine 2 cups breadcrumbs with Italian
DRESS UP YOUR CHEESE TRAY: Put together a simple 1 cup unsalted butter, divided seasoning
1 head garlic, minced 1 bottle of sparkling wine
but spectacular cheese platter by providing a selection of 1 teaspoon salt 1 package (5.3 ounces)
3–5 cheeses that have different textures and tastes. Soft 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Specially Selected Rosemary
cheese, like goat, pairs well with crackers and semi-hard Flatbread Crackers
cheese, like manchego, can stand up to the flavors of
tangy jams or jellies. Serve smoked cheeses with nuts, DIRECTIONS:
such as walnuts, and aged cheeses, like Parmesan, with
fresh, crisp vegetables such as celery or cucumber to In small saucepan, combine wine, 1/2 cup butter, garlic, salt and pepper;
highlight the flavors that develop during the aging process. simmer 5 minutes.
In 9-by-13-inch pan, lay shrimp in single layer. Pour wine sauce over top.
Melt remaining butter and mix together with breadcrumbs. Press over
shrimp and bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp is pink and breadcrumbs
are lightly browned.
Pour glasses of wine.
Carefully place shrimp atop bite-size cracker and balance on top of
champagne flute. Serve.
— Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen
