for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com MARCH 21, 2013 • easter/passover • The CourieR SUN 29 easter/passover HOLIDAY BRUNCH A holiday celebration at home should be as much fun for the hosts as for friends and family. With a little advance planning, the goal of effortless entertaining is suddenly within reach. First, make it brunch, typically lighter and simpler to prepare than dinner. Buffet style is another smart choice — just arrange the dishes on pretty holiday linens and invite guests to serve themselves. Half of the work is done when you go with fullflavored s imported Italian cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano and Montasio, and air-cured hams like Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele. As PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) products, they belong to a special group of high-quality European foods that can be made only in specific geographical regions. Dishes that add up to a no-stress brunch buffet: Another brilliant two-ingredient recipe consists of eggs baked in Prosciutto di San Daniele “cups.” They are crisp, creamy and irresistible. Festive garnishes for a salad of deep green kale leaves, tossed with orange vinaigrette, include Grana Padano shards, pears and pine nuts. For more information on the PDO system and holiday recipes using these legendary cheeses and hams, visit www.legendsfromeurope.com. Think About Drinks One way to keep it simple is to settle on a house drink for your brunch buffet, such as a Poinsettia Cocktail made with one part cranberry juice and one part Grand Marnier to four parts prosecco. For the nonalcoholic version, combine the juice with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Eggs Baked in Prosciutto di San Daniele Cups Yield: 12 portions 12 slices Prosciutto di San Daniele 12 large eggs Preheat oven to 400°F. Fold one slice of Prosciutto di San Daniele in half crosswise to make a rectangle. Fit into a muffin cup. Crack egg into lined cup. Repeat with remaining ham and eggs. Bake 10 to 12 minutes to desired doneness. Kale Salad with Grana Padano and Citrus Dressing Yield: 5 cups 1/2 pound kale 1 large Anjou or Bartlett pear, sliced 1/2 cup Grana Padano shards 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons white wine or balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Remove ribs from kale and cut into 1-inch ribbons; place in a large salad bowl. Add pear, cheese and nuts. Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss. Courtesy Family Features Adrian& Rocky’s CATERING EXPERIENCE “The Original” “FOR THE VERY BEST IN BUFFET STYLE CATERING” CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Planning a Party? Our Specialties • Business Meetings • Engagement Parties • Cocktail Parties • BBQ’s • Christenings • Communions • Anniversaries • Showers • Sweet 16’s • Graduations OPEN EASTER SUNDAY BARTENDING & WAITRESS SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call 718.845.5525 SERVING QUEENS FOR OVER 20 YEARS or Fax 718.845.5643 132-08 Cross Bay Boulevard • Ozone Park VISIT US AT WWW.ADRIANSCATERERS.COM All Major Credit Cards Accepted • DELIVERY IS FREE OF CHARGE WITH ALL CATERING PACKAGES The Original Holid5a7y7 M3 enu Tonight’s Meal will be Better than all Others Addt’l Honey Cake $8.95 ea DINNE R P A C K AGE Entrees Chicken Soup (4 qts.) with 12 Matzoh Balls Cole Slaw (2 lbs.) Charoset Macaroons $13.95/lb. Orders must be placed by March 21st We also have: Sed er Plate - complete with Baytzah, Zeroa, Karpas, Maror, Charoset and Chazeret $15.95 $12.95/pt. Carrot Tzimmes (1 qt.) Cranberry Compote (1 qt.) A Gift of Honey Cake We do not change our utensils for Passover Appetizer Homemade Gefilte Fish (10 pcs.) Stuffed Cabbage (10 pcs.) Chopped Liver (3 lbs.) Empire Whole Roasted Turkey (15 lbs.) Five Empire Roasted Chickens Brisket of Beef (4 lbs.) Stuffed Derma Spinach Souffle Potato Pudding Sweet Potato Pudding Matzoh Stuffing +tax (for 10 people) 96-40 Queens Blvd. Rego Park, NY 11374 1-800-BENS-BEST tel: (718) 897-1700 fax: (718) 997-6503 [email protected] www.bensbest.com Credit Cards Welcome Order Early! We Cater Everywhere Just set the table, buy the wine and we’ll do the rest!
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