A big carafe of hot chocolate with Baileys.

Anonymous wrote:I love Korean fried chicken but I’m not sure 40 yo women at a holiday party want to eat it with their fingers standing up in nice dresses. Maybe gimbap?

Yeah, gnawing on sticky bones in a cocktail dress not ideal. I vote stay home in your pjs with the chicken and a beer!

If you can find beautiful strawberries in the store, do chocolate dipped strawberries on a pretty platter. 2 ingredients, easy to do, and people are impressed. Also, it’s sweet but still kinda healthy so people don’t mind indulging

I love Korean fried chicken but I’m not sure 40 yo women at a holiday party want to eat it with their fingers standing up in nice dresses. Maybe gimbap?

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I would skip the dessert option unless you are some sort of fabulous baker- IME, there are always too many mediocre store bought sweets and not enough savory items. Whatever you bring, just make sure it is quality. Good crusty sliced baguettes and butter or cheese and delicious, ripe fruit is worth a million supermarket veggie trays.

+1
If you have a really good baguette/bread source, make a compound butter or two. One garlic herb, one blue cheese?

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Anonymous wrote:Korean fried chicken. Super, super fool proof and it tastes awesome. Finger licking good and is finished in the first 15 minutes each time.

It tastes good even if it is not warm.

I made this- love her. It was incredibly delicious but VERY labor intensive for OP who is looking for quick and easy.

She did say minimal effort but then seemed to realize that if she wants food to disappear, it’s the labor intensive stuff that goes quick. I guess deviled eggs aren’t really labor intensive, but they are futzy. Or maybe I just hate peeling boiled eggs.

I would skip the dessert option unless you are some sort of fabulous baker- IME, there are always too many mediocre store bought sweets and not enough savory items. Whatever you bring, just make sure it is quality. Good crusty sliced baguettes and butter or cheese and delicious, ripe fruit is worth a million supermarket veggie trays.

I’ve been thinking about deviled eggs nonstop since they were mentioned. I’m home alone this weekend, and probably still whipping some up.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Korean fried chicken. Super, super fool proof and it tastes awesome. Finger licking good and is finished in the first 15 minutes each time.

It tastes good even if it is not warm.

I made this- love her. It was incredibly delicious but VERY labor intensive for OP who is looking for quick and easy.

She could do it as a take out. There are some Korean fried chicken places around. I bet it would be a hit!

It absolutely would be a hit. I am on the West Coast and am now googling Korean chicken places.

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Anonymous wrote:PP’s who defended my smoked salmon idea - thank you! It’s one of the most delicious foods l can think of, and easy!!

It’s not like I’m microwaving fish or something.

DP. Yeah, that poster was out of line. I didn't post in your defense but I think the smoked salmon idea is a good one, too. People like it and it seems elegant!

Agree, think it sounds great. And even though I am not personally a fan of deviled eggs, in my experience, they are devoured.

Tandoori chicken made in the oven. Small boneless and skinless pieces of chicken thighs. Marinate in yogurt and readymade tandoori masala overnight. Cook in the oven till done or the grill. You can even pan fry it. Amazing.

I normally get peas and potatoes stuffed samosas. Either order a takeout for a party platter from an Indian restaurant or buy a pack from Indian grocery frozen section and heat it. Absolutely wonderful. Serve with some ketchup and readymade mint chutney mixed with ranch dressing. Yum!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Korean fried chicken. Super, super fool proof and it tastes awesome. Finger licking good and is finished in the first 15 minutes each time.

It tastes good even if it is not warm.

I made this- love her. It was incredibly delicious but VERY labor intensive for OP who is looking for quick and easy.

She could do it as a take out. There are some Korean fried chicken places around. I bet it would be a hit!

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Anonymous wrote:Oh, please. Deviled eggs. Inhaled every single time.

+1 was coming here to post this. I make the Barefoot Contessa recipe with grainy mustard and dill and there are never any left.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zotvcy8sVLU

Anonymous wrote:Korean fried chicken. Super, super fool proof and it tastes awesome. Finger licking good and is finished in the first 15 minutes each time.

It tastes good even if it is not warm.

I made this- love her. It was incredibly delicious but VERY labor intensive for OP who is looking for quick and easy.

Anonymous wrote:PP’s who defended my smoked salmon idea - thank you! It’s one of the most delicious foods l can think of, and easy!!

It’s not like I’m microwaving fish or something.

DP. Yeah, that poster was out of line. I didn't post in your defense but I think the smoked salmon idea is a good one, too. People like it and it seems elegant!