"the beloved chef and TV host knew more than a thing or two about catering, and he often spoke about how meticulously he would plan out his dinner parties to avoid stress. One thing he focused on was figuring out what he could do in order to spend more time with his guests than in the kitchen, and a great way to do that? Sticking to easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers - like frozen pigs in blankets."
"Bourdain discussed the timeless snack in his 2016 cookbook " Appetites," where he said that the "single most important lesson" he learned over his career was that no matter what plates you put out, people will stick to what they know. He writes, "What everybody wants, what they will be all over like a swarm, every time, is commercially-made freezer-case-sourced pigs in blankets. It doesn't matter who your guests are. They will eat them, and they will love them.""
Keep frozen, crowd-pleasing appetizers such as commercially made pigs in blankets on hand because guests consistently prefer familiar snacks. Store extra bags in the freezer for last-minute visitors or kitchen mishaps. Consider potato skins and ready-made frozen selections from stores like Trader Joe's as convenient options. Prepare by making lists, laying out and measuring all ingredients before guests arrive to reduce stress. Set realistic menu goals and choose dishes that are known to turn out correctly and finish on time. Prioritize spending time with guests rather than working in the kitchen.
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