An assortment of small cakes and petit fours.
When hosting an upscale party, offer elegant food selections to complement the tone of the festivities. Elegant food can be simple, classic dishes or intricate dishes which require more advanced skills and additional time to make. One of the most important things to think about when making elegant food is that it looks appealing to the eye. Does this Spark an idea?
Petit Fours
These miniature cakes are covered in fondant or icing and decorated to look like larger, fancy cakes. Often made with pound cake, they are lightweight and the perfect delicate treat for a classy party. Use icing to decorate the top of the cakes with initial letters or flowers.
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a pricier appetizer suitable for an elegant party. Mix shredded crab meat with cumin, mayonnaise, cilantro and parsley for a Mexican flavor. Mix shredded crab meat with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and bread crumbs for a sweeter taste.
Tea Sandwiches
A staple of tea parties, tea sandwiches are simple and inexpensive to make. Cut the crusts off the bread and then cut into squares to create bite-size sandwiches. Use cookie cutters to create shaped sandwiches. Some popular fillings include chive, cucumber and cream cheese, roast beef and bleu cheese crumbles and tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese.
Scones
Scones are a cross between a biscuit and cookie. Top the scones with jelly, jam or even whipped cream. Scones can also be served plain or with a dab of butter as you would enjoy a biscuit.
Chinese Chicken Salad
A crisp chopped Chinese chicken salad is a fresh and healthy option. Mix iceberg lettuce with chicken, dry Asian noodles, Mandarin oranges, sesame seeds and slivered almonds. Toss in a light honey balsamic vinaigrette. This is a good salad for any time of the day because of its lightness.
Single Soup Servings
Serve small portions of soup in Chinese soup spoons, which are popular and chic. Lobster bisque, clam chowder and broccoli cheese are all popular choices.
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