Trial Runs

This is the season for all sorts of gatherings parties , showers, even weddings and plain old barbecues. This is also the time to cook for all these events including nuptials. The problem is will recipes be easy to make and most importantly will they be tasty? It's best to try and test recipes on yourself and family first.

Appetizers and main courses should definitely have a trial run before first presenting them to guests.There's always some interesting recipes for burgers or steaks in the Spring magazines right now. They sound tasty, and different especially when some magazine chef decides to throw in a new ingredient like sliced mango or Thai fish paste. However be warned.What may have worked in a test kitchen may not work in yours. The magazine pictures look downright delicious but in reality the recipe may be one big horrendous mess. Before you try it out on friends and cowos rker,test anything on your real critics - family. They'll be the first to tell you if it's a no or a go.

One of a host's worst nightmares is people hating the entire meal. This happens if a chef doesn't take into consideration what people like. You can make new dishes however do a test run first. Try a recipe several different ways, tweaking it along until you have a result you know will please your guests.A roast chicken could be good just plain but you can give it oomph by adding a lemon rub during one trial run and then adding rosemary for more flavor during the next. The best bet is perfecting what you're going to serve until you think your company will be satisfied with it.

There's nothing wrong with a trial run first when you're planning a party. This helps in creating delicious dishes and desserts that your guests will sure to like. This ensures that your gathering will be a successful one.