It's summertime and the living is easy, or it should be. To avoid being stuck in the kitchen or not inviting people over because you don't want to deal with cooking, create an easy all-bought meal that can be served indoors, al fresco, or on a picnic.
Buy any of all of the following to please your and your guests' palates:
- Italian cold cuts
- Gourmet cheeses
- Gourmet potato salad or another gourmet "composed" salad (with vegetables, cold meats or cheeses, cannellini, tortellini, or some other combination)
- Italian frittata or Spanish tortilla (potato omelet)
- Good artisan breads to make gourmet sandwiches
- Bought pesto to mix with mayo or ranch dressing for sandwiches
- Cherry or full-size tomatoes
- Olives
- A platter of best-quality ripe fresh fruit or watermelon slices
- A lovely dessert--not run-of-the-mill grocery store cakes, cupcakes, cookies or pastries, which are made with trans fats--Buy your dessert at a pastry shop or a good restaurant
If you buy your summer event food from a place that makes its own food (such as Central Market, Whole Foods, or a good caterer), you know it will be high quality and all you have to do is provide serveware, beverages, and, if you wish, decorations, and you're all set.
Enjoy!
Kristina
Kristina Ríos de Lumbreras, Ph.D.
Partner, FANDANGO Catering
(281) 796-9841
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