"Hosting is no easy task. Between cleaning, setting up the table, and hauling all your precious dinnerware out of storage, there can be little time left for the essential task of cooking. The good news is that you aren't strapped for options any longer. From artisanal bread rolls and gourmet dips to pre-made pies, the roster of store-bought foods is only increasing with time. You don't have to worry about timing recipes perfectly or preventing last-minute cooking disasters."
"Instead, all your energy can be focused on styling and plating your purchases to create a memorable dining experience. Styling and plating are especially important because they allow you to add your own personal spin on the dish. The right sauces can help you enhance the flavor and texture of otherwise one-note store bought foods, and the simplest of hummuses can look more exciting when topped with toasted pine nuts or za'atar."
"You may not have a charcoal fire roaring to life in your backyard before every dinner party, but your guests needn't know that. With the right side dishes, finishing techniques, and plating ideas, you'll have a hard time convincing yourself that your gourmet rotisserie chicken was once sitting on a supermarket shelf. Chef Neeraj Rawoot's best advice? "Brush the chicken with glaze before service, either with honey-mustard or gar""
Store-bought items like artisanal rolls, gourmet dips, and pre-made pies reduce time spent cooking. Focusing on styling and plating turns convenience foods into memorable dishes. Sauces and finishes enhance flavor and texture of otherwise one-note store-bought foods. Simple toppings such as toasted pine nuts, za'atar, microgreens, and edible florals add visual appeal and depth. Thoughtful plating choices and finishing techniques, including glazing rotisserie chicken and arranging items on natural elements, help disguise supermarket origins and create a polished dinner-party spread without extensive cooking.
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