Do You Want Elaborate Or Effortless

 Entertaining is not easy . You can create a simple meal but lose the wow factor.You can try for a more elaborate table but its;' more labor intensive  in the kitchen. Imagine if you can have both together. It's perfect for a great dinner party.

The Sunday New York TImes created this inset with recipes that can start and end a meal. It's the perfect keeper for those wanting to have those outdoor dinner parties now that the weather is warm. The effortless one allows home chefs to spend time with guests as opposed to being in the kitchen.it starts with an herby  feta and yogurt dip.these can be served with pita chips or crudites, It can be made in a big bowl or served in individual ramekins for each guest. The main course is olive oil salmon How you flavor it is up to you Try smashed garlic or rosemary.A mash up of chives olives and even anchovies can also give the fish some zing It;s served with a dill and basmati rice mix called sheveed polo. The salad is light and fresh too -  it 's a sesame cucumber and avocado tossed together with a sweet and tangy sesame dressing. The dessert is an easy bake too. Think strawberry spoons bread with smashed strawberries baked over a buttery cake. The drink of choice is a refreshing non alcoholic dirty lemon tonic.

The elaborate menu has great recipes too and relatively easy to make.it's basically classic recipes that are sure to please both chef and guests.It starts with a classic shrimp cocktail that;s spiked with celery seeds,  and any kind of chili powder , from cayenne , sweet paprika and gochugaru. The dipping sauces id the classic red shrimp cocktail one but there is also garlicky dill butter and curried honey mustard. The main course is roasted orange chicken.Tangerine or clementines can be used to give the chicken that zingy citrus flavor. Delicious roasted mushrooms cooked with braided black lentils and parsley croutons. The salad is an Herby tomato salad with  a ramarind maple dressing. Fried shallots give it extra crunch and flavor. The dessert is an elaborate and decadent Baked Alaska. Fresh strawberries and blueberries are paired with vanilla ice cream.It;s covered with a rich Swiss meringue that has a kick of Kirsch, the German cherry liqueur. What the perfect drink with this meal? The classic 50.50 martini that has equal parts gin and vermouth.

Whatever you choose whether it;s effortless or elaborate this menu is perfect. Create a Spring dinner party with these recipes. Enjoy their easiness and deliciousness.