{"id":13604,"date":"2013-03-27T23:21:58","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T22:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withaglass.com\/?p=13604"},"modified":"2013-03-28T13:00:20","modified_gmt":"2013-03-28T12:00:20","slug":"easter-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.withaglass.com\/?p=13604","title":{"rendered":"Easter Party Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wonton Cups, or Edible Snack Containers<\/a><\/p>\n

Zsuzsa, my blogging friend from Zsuzsa is in the Kitchen<\/a>, has recently invited me to join her and other bloggers (Eva from Takar\u00e9kos Konyha<\/a>, Elisabeth from Food and Thrift<\/a>\u00a0and Eva from Kitchen Inspirations<\/a>) and, just like them, post my Easter menu suggestions. I was honoured, but at first I panicked because apart from a Chicken Terrine (see below) I don’t really have traditional Easter dishes on my blog. Both Zsuzsa and Elisabeth have convinced me to present whatever I might serve for such an occasion, even if it is not traditional in any country or region of the world. Thank you, ladies, for your advice! Thus, I have chosen some festive dishes I love, regardless their origins or relation to Easter celebrations. Thank you so much, Zsuzsa, for your kind invitation. I hope my eclectic choice, far from Easter traditions will not disappoint you.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of dishes I would take into consideration if I had guests for Easter (of course I wouldn’t serve all of them!). All of them can be served at a buffet-style party, my recent favourite way to entertain. Such a concept usually means more work beforehand because, contrary to traditional meals, one cannot serve just three dishes, but this way I offer a bigger choice to the guests, who are not forced to eat all they are served, but most of all such a party has a more relaxed atmosphere.\u00a0Apart from one exception, I have chosen easy recipes, which either can be prepared very quickly or made in advance. They have both Western and Asian origins, so I hope you will find here some useful ideas, not necessarily for Easter.<\/p>\n

First of all, I would never skip the obligatory Wonton Cups, or Edible Snack Containers<\/a>\u00a0(see the photo above). Versatile, cute and easy, these edible containers are nowadays a staple not only when I have guests (thank you, Juliana<\/a>!).<\/p>\n

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Last-minute Crackers<\/a>\u00a0can be prepared really just before the guests arrive as long as you have some puff pastry in the fridge. These star-shaped crackers were prepared for Christmas, but you can give them any shape you wish, such as bunnies…<\/p>\n

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These olives<\/a>\u00a0are so easy to prepare you will never consider buying them seasoned by someone else again.<\/p>\n

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This\u00a0Smoked Mackerel and Egg Spread<\/a>\u00a0can be prepared with any smoked fish of your choice, of course.<\/p>\n

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Recently discovered\u00a0Taramosalata (Fish Roe Spread)<\/a>\u00a0is one more thing I will never ever even think of buying. Home-made version is incomparably better.<\/p>\n

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Light Chicken Terrine with Nutmeg<\/a>\u00a0is actually the only dish I used to have as a child for Easter and other festive occasions.<\/p>\n

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Savoury Cake with Goat Cheese and Dried Tomatoes<\/a>\u00a0(aka Goat Cheese and Dried Tomatoes Bread) is a wonderful alternative to canap\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

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Cake with Ham and Olives<\/a>, another canap\u00e9s substitution, is a real crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n

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If you feel like serving Japanese food (why not?), try preparing\u00a0Maki Sushi with Shrimp, Avocado and Cucumber<\/a>. They will not necessarily look as perfect as in your sushi shop, but they are really easy to prepare.<\/p>\n

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Spring Rolls with Leftover Roast and Carrots<\/a>, an Asian sandwich alternative,\u00a0can also be prepared with the remains of your roast, after the Easter holidays.<\/p>\n

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Sesame-Coated Chicken Nuggets<\/a>\u00a0(Tori no goma age) can be made in advance and will please all the sesame fans.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Chicken and Leek Skewers (Negima)<\/a>\u00a0are brushed with teriyaki glaze and usually please every guest.<\/p>\n

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Asparagus Teriyaki Pork Rolls<\/a>\u00a0are incredibly easy to prepare and are one of my favourite ways to serve asparagus.<\/p>\n

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Unbaked chocolate Cake with Biscuits<\/a>\u00a0(Chocolate Terrine with Speculoos) is a rich creamy dessert which doesn’t require baking and is incredibly simple to prepare.<\/p>\n

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Coconut, Chocolate and Rum Truffles (Bounty Truffles)<\/a>. Who doesn’t like chocolate truffles?<\/p>\n

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Matcha and White Chocolate Truffles<\/a>\u00a0are the only ones which might be tricky to prepare, but they are green, fresh, festive and have this amazing slightly bitter matcha flavour…<\/p>\n

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Chocolate and prunes are all you need to prepare these luscious\u00a0Prunes in Chocolate<\/a>, a quicker and easier alternative to chocolate truffles.<\/p>\n

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This\u00a0Kiwi and Rum Cocktail<\/a>\u00a0seemed perfect for a spring party.<\/p>\n

I strongly encourage you to check the wonderful Easter menu suggestions proposed by my blogging friends and would like to\u00a0wish you all a very happy Easter and wonderful holidays to those who don’t celebrate it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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