A Holiday Party Back Up Plan for the Hostess
Let me paint the picture, you still have curlers in your hair and the table has not yet been set, but your guests are at the door. Off you run to remove the rollers, and direct your spouse to answer the door. But you can’t leave him to entertain them for long, especially not empty handed. Sure, a cocktail will fill a couple of minutes, but they will want grub, sustenance, nourishment, fooooood.
Well, lets be frank, this comes as no surprise, things rarely run according to plan. Therefore, you want a backup, a premade appetiser is in order. Just accept in advance that these things happen, and whip something up to have your spouse offer your invitees upon their arrival.
What you might ask? I like to have a dip ready to go, and this is tasty yet easy. Make a caramelised onion dip with onions, salt and pepper, sour cream, butter, and cream cheese. Serve with vegetable chips, endive leaves or crudité. This will give you a buffer to sneak in and set the table, and assemble yourself in full, sans the rollers.