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5 quick-and-easy tips for taking the
hassle out of holiday entertaining
‘Tis the season for entertaining, meaning
the hustle and bustle of the holidays
are already upon us. Fortunately, being
named “hostess (or host) with the mostest”
is well within your reach if you follow
these tips guaranteed to keep the holiday
cheer fl owing throughout this season’s
festivities.
Get creative with your menu.
Look beyond the usual roasts and side
dishes toward more original, restaurant
inspired items that you know guests
will love. When you opt for entertainer
approved fi nger foods, like SeaPak’s
Prosciutto-Wrapped Party Shrimp, you’ll
get your guests talking and leave them
wanting more.
Let your freezer be your
biggest helper.
Frozen foods are a quick-and-easy
solution to have on hand, especially
when you’re cooking for an unexpected
crowd. Plus, when your freezer’s
stocked with tried-and-true holiday
favorites, like seafood, you automatically
save time and can get your
shopping done weeks in advance. So
be sure to shop the frozen aisle for
easy-to-make, heat-and-eat options
throughout the season to take your
entertaining from frozen to festive in
minutes.
Keep your guests involved.
Th e holidays are all about giving, so
why not let each of your party guests
bring a dish to help complete your holiday
spread? Th is way, everyone has something
they really love as part of the meal
and you’ve saved valuable time (and hassle)
by delegating some of the cooking
responsibilities. Bonus: Potluck-style
dishes tend to serve as great conversation
starters!
Make your list and
check it twice.
Before the holiday craziness sets in, sit
down and create a shopping list of all the
food and supplies you’ll need throughout
the season. When you can, shop early, so
you won’t have to be out and about so
much during peak holiday times. Staying
organized will make for smooth, seamless
and stress-free mealtime moments, which
you’ll be thankful for down the road.
Let the kids pitch in.
Everyone loves to get in the spirit of the
holiday season any way they can, especially
kids! Don’t be afraid to off er small jobs
to your children to lighten your load and
keep them busy.
Planning ahead will help make entertaining
a breeze this holiday season. With
these simple tips, you can reduce your
holiday stress-level and serve up quickand
easy meals fi lled with holiday cheer.
Prosciutto-Wrapped
Party Shrimp
Serves 4
Ingredients
• 1 9-ounce package SeaPak Jumbo
Butterfl y Shrimp
• 12 1-inch pieces of roasted red pepper
• 12 1-inch-by-4-inch strips of prosciutto
• 12 small basil leaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
While shrimp is still frozen, place
one piece of roasted red pepper on the
shrimp. Wrap prosciutto strip around
the pepper and shrimp and place on
the prepared baking sheet (ends to the
underside).
Bake according to package directions
for 14 to 17 minutes or until shrimp is
cooked through. Serve hot and garnished
with basil leaves.
Courtesy BPT
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