On family holidays, it is pleasant to sit with guests at a beautifully set table. But the mistress of the house is a lot of trouble. When preparing to receive guests, think about what to cook and how to make the holiday interesting.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose dishes depending on the reason for the celebration, the number of guests, the time of day for which the visit is scheduled. Drinks, tableware and cutlery are selected according to the same principles. Meals should be deliciously prepared and beautifully presented. It is better to serve fewer dishes, but make the table beautifully served. On the festive table, in addition to alcoholic drinks, there must be non-alcoholic drinks - lemonade, mineral water, juice, fruit drink, etc.
Step 2
Decorate the festive table with flowers. The order of placing the dishes should be different, depending on the menu. In any case, follow a certain sequence and rules. Place a shallow dinner plate in front of each chair, a diner on top of it, and a folded napkin on top. To the right of the plate, place a dinner and snack knife with a sharp edge to it. The forks should be on the left, tines up. Place a tablespoon to the right of the plate between the snack bar and dinner knives. Place the bread plate to the left of the large plate. Glasses for drinks - behind the plate on the right.
Step 3
Put the dishes with food on the table, the guests themselves will put the food on the plate. If a large gala dinner is planned, take the dishes around the guests, offering them to each on the left side.
Step 4
When receiving guests for dinner, serve cold snacks, which have a number of advantages over a hot dinner. Dishes can be cooked gradually. Nicely laid out and decorated dishes give the table a rich look and less hassle to prepare and serve.
Step 5
The design is of great importance. Decorate your food with foods that match your taste. Lettuce leaves, parsley, dill, slices of lemons, cucumbers, tomatoes are best suited.
Step 6
Cognac can be served with tea, and liqueur or cognac can be served with coffee. Don't forget about dessert. Place a vase of puff cookies, brownies, or cake on the table.
