How to Make a Buffet at Home

Pots, pans, wooden spoons, knives; it may sound like a nightmare to have to gather all the kitchen utensils to prepare a dozen dishes, but with a little patience, the task is easy and affordable. The positive thing about a buffet is that you will please everyone, as vegetarians, carnivores, and canapé lovers can all enjoy a joint dinner. The first step is to know what type of guests will be coming to the house. Depending on that, the menu will lean towards one trend or another. A shopping list is essential to ensure you don't forget anything, as organization is, above all, the best foundation for preparing a great evening. It is crucial to know exactly which menus will be cooked. Remember that you need to account for both hot and cold recipes. Salads Salads are easy to prepare, filling, and also offer the chance to be creative. Due to their colorful appearance, they add a special touch to the table, thus serving as decoration. You can never forget to provide several dressing options so that guests can season to their liking. Mint, Goat Cheese, and Cherry Tomato Salad This salad is super tasty and very fresh. Ideal to accompany any meat or grilled chicken. Goat Cheese Salad with Blueberries Add variety to your salads by preparing this delicious goat cheese salad with blueberries, candied walnuts, and a Dijon dressing. Tomato and Inle Peanut Salad In Inle, they prepare this tomato salad with a dressing of rice vinegar, fish sauce, a bit of chili, and peanuts. It's delicious. Meat and Fish Meat and fish, there must be options for everything. The best way is to prepare them in small pieces, as in a buffet people end up standing in groups and tend to snack more than sit down to eat quietly. Another way to present these foods is through empanadas; however, since the interior is not visible, they will need to be distinguishable. A trick is to use toothpicks. Pork Loin with Herbs in Mustard Sauce Try this delicious Loin with parsley, basil, thyme, white wine, and Dijon mustard. Beef with Wine and Shallots A delicious beef steak with a sauce of wine, shallots, and beef broth. Tuna Quesadillas Delicious tuna quesadillas that are easy to prepare for a tasty snack. Salmon in Parsley Cream Easy, quick, and delicious salmon with parsley cream. Cheese Board Something that always works well at dinners is a cheese board. It serves to whet the appetite or for the hungrier guests to snack without going hungry. Goat, cow, soft, aged. There has to be a bit of everything. Provolone Cheese A rich provolone cheese marinated with olive oil and oregano made on the grill. Strawberry and Cream Cheese Tartlets These delicious tartlets are very easy and quick to make, and they only need to be refrigerated for 3 hours before serving. The filling is made with cream cheese and mascarpone. Goat Cheese and Zucchini Terrine It's a rich combination of goat cheese with pistachios and a spectacular presentation. Vegetables If we have a vegetarian guest, it is essential to have more than one vegetable-based dish. Something very handy is to have potatoes and a grill. Green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes, eggplants. They are grilled, and that's it. Wok Vegetables A delicious combination of vegetables cooked in a wok in an oriental style. Ratatouille Vegetables Ratatouille is a typical French vegetarian dish made with different vegetables and herbs. In this case, the dish's vegetables are eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes. A delicious accompaniment for meats. Crunchy Vegetable Tartare It's a light appetizer, easy to prepare, and very impressive. Light Vegetable Dip A delicious and healthy dip made with cottage cheese and vegetables. Desserts When it comes to desserts, the best option is to prepare a cake, as ice creams do not hold up well outside the refrigerator, and each guest has a different pace when it comes to eating, so dessert time can be prolonged. Ideally, there should be a chocolate cake and one with fruits, as there is no accounting for taste. Chocolate, Cream, and Raspberry Cups Cups with chocolate mousse, whipped cream, meringue, and raspberries. The recipe is quick and easy, but it needs to be made a day in advance for the chocolate mousse to set properly. Raspberry and Blueberry Cake A delicious dessert made with vanilla cream and raspberries and blueberries. Chocolate Truffles Delicious chocolate truffles, either white or dark, dusted with dried fruits, coconut, or cocoa. Chocolate Cake with Kiwi A chocolate cake with a touch of kiwi. Beverages And as a finishing touch, a very popular drink: wine. For those who do not drink alcohol, it is important to have cola, orange, or lemon sodas available, and of course, a pitcher of water for the health-conscious. Glasses should only be taken out once everyone has finished eating. Peach Bellini This delicious champagne cocktail contains a peach puree that gives it an exquisite flavor. Tropical White Sangria A delicious new way to prepare sangria. This sangria recipe uses chilled white wine and champagne with mango, starfruit, and ginger ale. Delicious for serving at an outdoor meal. Melon Kir This drink is a new creation of the traditional kir. In this case, the champagne is accompanied by melon liqueur. Caipisake A modern twist on a Brazilian lemon drink with sake. Hot Wine with Cinnamon An exquisite drink for Christmas, hot wine with spices.