A Hollywood party is a real classy affair, and the party menu should be just as classy. However, making it easy would also be a good thing!
Appetizers make up the bulk of those classy affairs menus and are an easy way to get your guests to fill up before sitting down to eat. Try picking up some Crispy Cheese Raviolis, Mini Taquitos and Mini Vegetarian Egg Rolls for the buffet table. If you want something a little more adventurous try the Calamari Fritters, which are batter fried Calamari rings. Most Hollywood actresses are watching their weight, so you'd better get a fantastic salad put together for the guests. The Shredded Spinach Salad can be an unusual delight. Top off the menu with a Smoked Chicken Crostini, this is a fancy way of saying smoked chicken salad on crostini bread.
Shredded Spinach Salad
You'll need the following for the Hollywood Party Shredded Spinach Salad: fresh baby spinach, pecans, sugar, butter, gorgonzola cheese, one sliced pear, /2 cup white wine, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 cup olive oil.
Place the Pecans in a sauce pan with a small amount of sugar and butter. Heat until simmering and allow the Pecans to caramelize.
While that's cooking, peel and slice the pear. Place in another pan with the 1/2 cup white wine. Cook while turning the pear pieces to ensure even cooking. Remove from heat when Pears are soft and most of the wine has evaporated. Place in a food processor. Add 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Process the mixture until smooth.
Toss the caramelized pecans, spinach, crumbled gorgonzola and vinaigrette for a tasty salad.
This salad is bound to get you some kudos at your Hollywood party. Be sure to give the other ideas on our Hollywood menu a try too!
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