Category Archives: house party

ROSEMARY-OLIVE BREADWhen they eat a slice of this bread, your guests will assume, at least for a moment, that you bought this loaf fresh from the farmer’s market in the center of Aix-en-Provençe. Thanks to the assertive aromas in the olives and rosemary, you get a lot of flavor for very little work. • 3½ [...]

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINSJust because you’re having a party doesn’t mean you can’t serve wholesome food. This healthful, Sicilian-inspired side tastes exotic enough for a dinner party, yet healthful enough so you won’t feel too guilty about indulging in dessert. • 2 T olive oil• 5 cloves garlic, minced• 2 T raisins, plumped [...]

HERBY POLENTAPolenta is a mainstay in northern Italian cities like Milan and Torino. Since it requires very little prep time and tastes good hot or cold, I think it’s the perfect party dish. You can mingle with your guests instead of slaving over a hot stove. If you can, save yourself some stress and make [...]