Congratulations, you have made it to the real world and now its time to introduce your friends and family to your new lifestyle, by throwing your first housewarming party. You can try to impress your guests by catering the finest selection of gourmet foods or you can really blow them away and do the cooking YOURSELF. Trust me, your guests will be much more impressed if you create a simple meal on your own than if you picked up the phone and ordered a cheese platter.
But don't get me wrong a cheese platter is a good idea-If you are short on time- or do both.
Pick up a cheese or fruit tray but then mix it with your own kitchen creations like the stuffed pasta shells or tuxedo strawberries (milk/white chocolate dipped strawberries) - both recipes available on the FK DVD.
One question that always comes up: HOW MUCH food do I need to serve?
Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind as you begin planning your party.
Appetizers
6 appetizers per person when preceding a meal
4 - 6 appetizers per person per hour if you are only serving appetizers
Main Meal
Main Dish - 6 oz. per person
Side Dishes (2-3) - 3 oz. per person
Desserts
1 per person (unless your doing something small like strawberries than plan on two per person)
Beverages:
2 drinks per person for the first 2 hours
1 drink per person each hour thereafter
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